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Growth at all costs? Why Reeves is in a sudden rush on the economy (BBC Economy 2025-01-25 16:52:49)
The chancellor raised taxes in the Budget - but now she wants to get rid of barriers to business. Why the change of focus?
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Trump urged not to put massive tariffs on UK (BBC Economy 2025-01-24 17:15:11)
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is no need for tariffs because the US has no goods trade deficit with the UK.
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Trump told not to put massive tariffs on UK (BBC Economy 2025-01-24 08:40:00)
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds says there is no need for tariffs because the US has no goods trade deficit with the UK.
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How does the government borrow money? (BBC Economy 2025-01-22 09:39:21)
The government gets most of its money from tax but also borrows when it wants to boost spending.
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China calls for 'win-win' solution to trade tensions (BBC Economy 2025-01-21 17:20:14)
With the threat of a trade war looming, China's first vice premier says the country wants to boost imports.
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Pay after inflation rises at fastest rate since 2021 (BBC Economy 2025-01-21 08:57:49)
Wage growth increased by 3.4% after taking into account inflation, driven by strong increases in the private sector.
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Private sector pay rises drive up wage growth (BBC Economy 2025-01-21 07:11:07)
Wage growth increased by 5.6% annually in the UK, driven by strong increases in the private sector.
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Has Trump promised too much on US economy? (BBC Economy 2025-01-18 02:13:25)
He won the election to fix inflation but Trump may find his pledges on prices and tariffs can't both win out, say experts.
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Shock drop in shop sales adds to worries over UK economy (BBC Economy 2025-01-17 16:07:56)
Sales unexpectedly fell last month, due to a poor December for food sales in supermarkets.
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IMF warns on Trump's plans but upgrades UK outlook (BBC Economy 2025-01-17 15:57:40)
Trump's policies could benefit the US, but not the rest of the world, the IMF says
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Next boss warns first jobs could become harder to find (BBC Economy 2025-01-17 07:20:05)
Job prospects for younger workers are likely to be hit by Budget measures, Lord Wolfson tells the BBC.
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NI economy 'grew strongly' in middle of 2024 (BBC Economy 2025-01-16 11:21:58)
Northern Ireland's economy grew strongly in the third quarter of 2024, the latest official data suggests.
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UK economy disappoints despite return to growth (BBC Economy 2025-01-16 10:27:52)
Official figures show the economy grew by 0.1% in November, although that was lower than had been expected.
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How fast is the UK's economy growing? (BBC Economy 2025-01-16 09:15:06)
How the health of the UK economy is measured, and why the GDP calculation matters.
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Borrowing costs fall after inflation surprise (BBC Economy 2025-01-16 07:08:25)
Investors are now betting on an interest rate cut next month from the Bank of England.
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Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes (BBC Economy 2025-01-15 16:44:29)
Inflation falls for the first time in three months, sparking expectations rates may be cut to 4.5% in February.
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Egg prices surge as US inflation picks up (BBC Economy 2025-01-15 15:28:52)
Overall prices in the US rose 2.9% compared with a year earlier, official figures show.
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Why are prices rising in the UK? (BBC Economy 2025-01-15 14:33:44)
The rate at which prices are rising is still higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.
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Why a small drop in inflation matters to you (BBC Economy 2025-01-15 14:13:08)
The marginal dip in UK inflation is unusually important and offers some respite to the chancellor.
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Starmer and Badenoch clash over economy at PMQs (BBC Economy 2025-01-15 14:07:17)
The Tory leader flagged recent market turbulence and asked whether tax rises are planned in March.