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'Bit of pain' worth long-term security from Iran, Bessent tells BBC (BBC Economy 2026-04-14 19:47:53)
US Treasury Secretary said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
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US Treasury Secretary says short term pain worth long term security (BBC Economy 2026-04-14 18:16:44)
Scott Bessent said a "small bit of economic pain" was worth it to eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals.
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IMF: Oil prices and war could derail global growth (BBC Economy 2026-04-14 14:46:26)
The BBC’s Michelle Fleury explains why oil, inflation and interest rates are key risks as the IMF warns war and soaring energy prices could hit the global economy.
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UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says (BBC Economy 2026-04-14 14:14:53)
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
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Global economy at risk of recession if Iran war persists, warns IMF (BBC Economy 2026-04-14 14:06:57)
High oil, gas and food prices could force growth to slow if the US-Israel conflict with Iran continues, the IMF says.
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US drivers head to Native American lands for cheaper gas (BBC Economy 2026-04-13 19:10:28)
Some of the cheapest fuel in the country can be found on tribal land due to tax exemptions.
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US home buyers 'frozen' as sales slump over Iran war fears (BBC Economy 2026-04-13 16:25:08)
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.
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US home sales fall with buyers 'frozen' over Iran war fears (BBC Economy 2026-04-13 16:19:02)
The number of homes sold in the US hit a nine-month low, with economists warning of the slowdown could worsen.
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How the Iran war affects your money and bills (BBC Economy 2026-04-13 11:59:19)
The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.
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Soaring pump prices drive US inflation to highest level in almost two years (BBC Economy 2026-04-10 16:20:58)
A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.
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US inflation jumps to highest level in almost two years (BBC Economy 2026-04-10 13:51:57)
A surge in prices at the pump due to the Iran war has pushed the inflation rate to 3.3%.
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UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand (BBC Economy 2026-04-08 07:34:23)
Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.
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The US refinery now processing Venezuelan oil (BBC Economy 2026-04-07 23:00:31)
Chevron is now importing 250,000 barrels of crude per day from Venezuela.
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Minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it? (BBC Economy 2026-04-07 08:37:33)
Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.
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'We are at the edge of a battlefield': BBC reports near Strait of Hormuz (BBC Economy 2026-04-05 21:30:19)
The BBC's Orla Guerin travels to the edge of the critical waterway that Iran has put a stranglehold on.
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US jobs surge unexpectedly in March despite Iran war (BBC Economy 2026-04-03 13:35:11)
Employers added 178,000 jobs, far more than had expected, the Labor Department says.
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National Minimum Wage rises this week (BBC Economy 2026-04-02 16:11:00)
Around 2.7 million people are set to receive a pay rise this week as the national minimum wage goes up by 50p to £12.71 for over 21s.
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Minimum wage rises to £12.71 an hour as firms warn of impact (BBC Economy 2026-04-01 13:45:44)
Many businesses have said they will have to pass higher wage costs onto customers.
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Warning Iran war 'shock' could push up mortgages for 1.3m homeowners (BBC Economy 2026-04-01 10:47:02)
Higher energy prices could lead to higher borrowing costs for homeowners, the Bank warns.
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From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you (BBC Economy 2026-03-31 23:00:54)
A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them.