Latest headlines in Economy News
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Boris Johnson warns 'long, long way to go' for UK economy (BBC Economy 2020-08-11 15:53:51)
The number of people employed between April and June fell by the most since the financial crisis.
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UK employment falls by biggest amount in over a decade (BBC Economy 2020-08-11 09:20:14)
Employment decreased by 220,000 between April and June, with younger and older workers worst hit.
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Unemployment in the pandemic: 'It's hard to stay positive' (BBC Economy 2020-08-11 06:26:04)
The government's furlough scheme has stopped unemployment surging, but that may be changing.
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Coronavirus: Does your mask need an upgrade? (BBC Economy 2020-08-10 23:38:55)
Designer Anne Sophie Cochevelou decorates her face coverings with anything from Barbies to Pokemon toys.
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Retail sales rise despite fewer High Street visits (BBC Economy 2020-08-10 23:01:01)
Sales grew again in July, but some retailers are 'hanging by a thread', the industry body says.
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Eat out to help out: More than 10.5 million meals claimed in first week (BBC Economy 2020-08-10 21:05:36)
The Treasury has set aside £500m to cover the cost of the scheme for restaurants, bars and cafes.
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Eat out to help out: More than 10.5m meals claimed in first week (BBC Economy 2020-08-10 21:05:36)
The Treasury has set aside £500m to cover the cost of 'eat out to help out' for restaurants, bars and cafes.
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Black Lives Matter: Campaign for black businesses has been 'extraordinary' (BBC Economy 2020-08-08 23:09:58)
A campaign to support businesses run by black people has had an "extraordinary effect" on sales.
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US jobs growth slows in July as pandemic takes toll (BBC Economy 2020-08-07 14:09:43)
American employers added 1.8 million jobs last month, down from 4.8 million in June.
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Bank of England boss Bailey backs end of furlough scheme (BBC Economy 2020-08-06 14:18:18)
UK economy is still set for worst performance in 100 years according to the UK's central bank.
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Bank of England: Coronavirus downturn less severe than feared (BBC Economy 2020-08-06 12:08:08)
UK economy is still set for worst performance in 100 years according to the UK's central bank.
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Coronavirus: 'I hated my flat during lockdown' (BBC Economy 2020-08-06 11:11:47)
Estate agents have seen a surge in interest in moving to the country from people living in cities.
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Bank of England: Downturn less severe than feared (BBC Economy 2020-08-06 09:21:00)
UK economy is still set for worst performance in 100 years according to the UK's central bank.
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Downturn less severe than feared - Bank of England (BBC Economy 2020-08-06 06:18:24)
UK economy is still set for worst performance in 100 years according to the UK's central bank.
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TikTok: Trump administration plans Chinese tech crackdown (BBC Economy 2020-08-06 04:53:01)
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo wants a “clean network” free of "untrusted" apps like TikTok and WeChat.
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Lebanon: Why the country is in crisis (BBC Economy 2020-08-05 11:23:03)
What has caused such anger across Lebanon - and why it is not going away.
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Sweden's economy less hard-hit by coronavirus (BBC Economy 2020-08-05 09:56:53)
After avoiding a Covid-19 lockdown, the country sees its economy shrink less than in other EU nations.
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Coronavirus: Sweden's economy hit less hard by pandemic (BBC Economy 2020-08-05 09:56:53)
After avoiding a Covid-19 lockdown, the country sees its economy shrink less than in other EU nations.
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New car registrations see first rise this year (BBC Economy 2020-08-05 09:14:38)
Figures for July show an 11.3% post-lockdown increase in new vehicles registered.
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Gold price hits record high above $2,000 an ounce (BBC Economy 2020-08-05 05:59:03)
Precious metal values have been pushed up as investors look for havens amid the coronavirus crisis.