Latest headlines in Economy News
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Energy bills: More help may be expected next year, says think tank (BBC Economy 2022-05-27 07:34:18)
The government will face pressure to give more support if energy prices do not fall, a think tank says.
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Energy bills: Government likely to face pressure to continue support, IFS says (BBC Economy 2022-05-26 23:34:57)
The government will face pressure to give more support if oil and gas prices do not fall, the think tank says.
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Cost of living crisis: Sheerness cafe owner sleeps on shop floor to save money (BBC Economy 2022-05-26 23:04:02)
Steve Jackson skips meals to help pay the rent on his vintage tea shop in Sheerness High Street.
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Business confidence is falling, says Natwest boss (BBC Economy 2022-05-26 23:03:09)
Firms face problems with supply chains, energy bills and skill shortages, says Alison Rose.
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Brits set to spend millions on Platinum Jubilee merchandise (BBC Economy 2022-05-26 23:01:36)
As the Queen's Platinum Jubilee approaches, memorabilia and flags are flying off the shelves.
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Every household to get energy bill discounts of £400 this autumn (BBC Economy 2022-05-26 13:39:38)
The poorest will also get a lump-sum of £650 to help with the cost of living, Rishi Sunak says.
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UK households to get energy bill discounts of £400 this autumn (BBC Economy 2022-05-26 12:04:37)
The poorest will also get a lump-sum of £650 to help with the cost of living, Rishi Sunak says.
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Energy bills to be cut by hundreds as part of £10bn support package (BBC Economy 2022-05-26 09:31:39)
The £10bn support package is expected to be largely funded by a windfall tax on oil and gas firms.
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Ukraine war: World Bank boss warns over global recession (BBC Economy 2022-05-26 04:48:22)
David Malpass also said coronavirus lockdowns in China are contributing to a global slowdown.
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The meat and dairy farmers who are going vegan (BBC Economy 2022-05-25 23:04:14)
Due to animal welfare and environment concerns, some farms are converting to vegan production.
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'We don't want UK-EU trade war' - Irish PM (BBC Economy 2022-05-25 23:02:43)
Micheál Martin says he is hopeful he will not have to contemplate tariffs against UK exports.
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UK energy bills to be cut by hundreds as part of £10bn support package (BBC Economy 2022-05-25 22:31:12)
A new package to help people with energy bills is expected to be funded by a windfall tax on firms.
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Energy bill support of £10bn set to be unveiled (BBC Economy 2022-05-25 15:59:02)
A new package to help people with rising energy bills will be funded by a windfall tax on energy firms.
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Ukraine calls for safe passage for grain exports (BBC Economy 2022-05-23 13:36:36)
The country's inability to export its grain has led to food prices rising around the world.
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Governments should subsidise food and energy, says IMF boss (BBC Economy 2022-05-22 00:27:05)
Managing director Kristalina Georgieva says state subsidies can help with the cost of living.
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Cost of living: What are Rishi Sunak's options to ease the burden on households? (BBC Economy 2022-05-20 09:48:03)
There are ways the chancellor could tackle the strain on people's pockets - but what do they cost?
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Retail sales jump in April driven by cigarettes and alcohol (BBC Economy 2022-05-20 08:56:17)
Demand for tobacco and alcohol was behind a surprise rise in sales, but the longer term trend is still down.
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Australia election 2022: Cost of living worries voters (BBC Economy 2022-05-19 23:08:12)
If interest rates keep rising 300,000 Australians may default on mortgage repayments.
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The radio station giving indigenous people a voice (BBC Economy 2022-05-18 23:14:30)
A new station in Panama allows marginalised groups to speak out about their lives and communities.
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Why your haircut is getting more expensive (BBC Economy 2022-05-18 23:02:12)
Chain Trevor Sorbie says they are now spending thousands more each month.