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Jeremy Hunt says significant tax cuts in Budget unlikely (BBC Economy 2023-01-27 14:26:37)
The chancellor, who outlined a growth plan, says there will be little room for cuts in March. -
HS2 will run through to London Euston, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says (BBC Economy 2023-01-27 13:00:38)
This follows reports that rising costs could mean the rail link might stop in the suburbs of west London. -
Jeremy Hunt says significant tax cuts in Budget 'unlikely' (BBC Economy 2023-01-27 13:00:15)
The chancellor, who outlined a growth plan, says there will be little room for cuts in March. -
Jeremy Hunt prioritises cutting inflation, not tax (BBC Economy 2023-01-27 10:58:47)
The chancellor's speech, ahead of the March Budget, reiterated plans to help growth by halving inflation. -
Jeremy Hunt to set out plan for growth as criticism mounts (BBC Economy 2023-01-27 09:06:08)
It will be scrutinised by businesses who claim the government has no long-term plan for the economy. -
Hunt to set out plan for growth as criticism mounts (BBC Economy 2023-01-26 22:58:52)
It will be scrutinised by businesses who claim the government has no long-term plan for the economy. -
US economic growth stronger than expected (BBC Economy 2023-01-26 15:07:20)
The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.9% at the end of 2022. -
UK car production collapses to lowest for 66 years (BBC Economy 2023-01-26 00:01:02)
Car production in the UK continued to fall last year, lagging further behind the US and EU. -
Premium Bond prize rate set to hit highest for 14 years (BBC Economy 2023-01-25 13:47:55)
The boost from next month comes as analysts warn the peak in savings rates may be approaching. -
Debt costs help push government borrowing to 30-year high (BBC Economy 2023-01-24 10:36:41)
Government borrowing hit the highest level for a December since records began in 1993. -
Energy saving scheme: National Grid pays people to cut power again due to cold weather (BBC Economy 2023-01-24 09:32:34)
Discounts will be offered to people who cut their energy use between 16:30 and 18:00 on Tuesday. -
Energy saving scheme: People paid to cut power again as cold weather continues (BBC Economy 2023-01-24 09:00:51)
Discounts will be offered to people who cut their energy use between 16:30 and 18:00 on Tuesday. -
Energy bill help pushes UK borrowing to 30-year high (BBC Economy 2023-01-24 08:47:12)
Government borrowing hit the highest level for a December since records began in 1993. -
Demand flexibility service: Households paid to cut power use for second day (BBC Economy 2023-01-24 04:56:07)
Discounts will be offered to people who cut their energy use between 16:30 and 18:00 on Tuesday. -
Warning that thousands of firms face collapse (BBC Economy 2023-01-24 00:00:29)
There are fears that 2023 could see a wave of company failures as the cost of living crisis continues. -
People to be paid again for using less electricity on Tuesday (BBC Economy 2023-01-23 19:16:59)
Discounts for households who cut peak-time use will be offered again on Tuesday. -
Payments for using less electricity to be repeated on Tuesday (BBC Economy 2023-01-23 16:29:20)
Discounts for households who cut peak-time use will be offered again on Tuesday. -
Households will be paid to use less electricity on Monday (BBC Economy 2023-01-23 08:41:48)
Some households who cut peak-time electricity use on Monday will get discounts on their bills. -
People will be paid to use less electricity on Monday (BBC Economy 2023-01-23 08:41:48)
Some households who cut peak-time electricity use on Monday will get discounts on their bills. -
Government to offer £600m for green steel switch (BBC Economy 2023-01-23 00:08:34)
The UK's two biggest steelmakers are expected to get support to move away from old-fashioned coal.