Latest headlines in Economy News
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Faisal Islam: We are heading for significant tax rises (BBC Economy 2025-07-12 00:05:51)
Repeatedly borrowing more is not a long-term solution to rising day-to-day spending pressures.
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Reeves disappointed after economy unexpectedly shrinks (BBC Economy 2025-07-11 07:59:12)
The economy contracted in May for the second month in a row, adding to pressure on the chancellor.
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UK economy shrank unexpectedly in May (BBC Economy 2025-07-11 06:16:47)
The economy shrank by 0.1%, the second month in a row it has contracted.
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US government to invest in rare earths production (BBC Economy 2025-07-10 12:35:57)
The government is to become the biggest shareholder in the US's only operational rare earths mine.
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What is an Isa and how might the rules change? (BBC Economy 2025-07-10 11:44:08)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to make changes to Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?
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'I can't drink the water' - life next to a US data centre (BBC Economy 2025-07-09 23:01:22)
Residents in rural Georgia say the data centre next door has disrupted their water supply.
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Action urged to halt exodus of firms leaving UK (BBC Economy 2025-07-09 06:59:13)
The boss of the CBI says he would support cutting the allowance on cash ISAs to encourage more people to invest in shares.
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Action needed to halt exodus of firms leaving UK, says CBI (BBC Economy 2025-07-08 23:03:35)
The boss of the CBI says he would support cutting the allowance on cash ISAs to encourage more people to invest in shares.
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How tariffs are shifting global supply chains (BBC Economy 2025-07-06 23:08:24)
Trump's 90-day pause on his sweeping tariffs plan is about to expire. But already some firms are radically changing how they work.
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Bank junction to reopen to black cabs as a trial (BBC Economy 2025-07-06 07:00:18)
Restrictions to most traffic, except buses and push bikes, were introduced in 2017 after a cyclist died there.
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Excellent or awful - why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion (BBC Economy 2025-07-05 23:09:05)
A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree.
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US debt is now $37tn – should we be worried? (BBC Economy 2025-07-04 21:27:41)
President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam?
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British Bulldogs to Basil Fawlty - your banknote redesign ideas (BBC Economy 2025-07-04 07:21:03)
The Bank of England wants views on themes for its next series of banknotes, and BBC readers are full of ideas.
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What have tariffs really done to the US economy? (BBC Economy 2025-07-04 07:03:30)
As President Trump weighs tariff plans, he will have one eye on the US economy.
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UK borrowing costs fall as investors' nerves ease (BBC Economy 2025-07-03 18:05:35)
The cost of UK government borrowing falls and the pound rallies as the PM says he works "in lockstep" with Rachel Reeves.
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Strong jump in US jobs as economy defies expectations (BBC Economy 2025-07-03 15:16:42)
Hiring in the US defied expectations with 147,000 jobs added last month, official figures show.
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Fact-checking three key claims about Trump's mega-bill (BBC Economy 2025-07-03 09:45:36)
Trump insists that the new bill will save the US billions, but it has been criticised by his old ally Elon Musk.
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Witness History (BBC Economy 2025-07-02 06:00:00)
The story behind the catchy political slogan much loved by US President Donald Trump
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Bank of England to redesign banknotes - and wants your help (BBC Economy 2025-07-01 23:00:05)
The first facelift in more than 50 years signals the possible end of historical figures on notes.
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Faisal Islam: How much will U-turn on disability benefits cost? (BBC Economy 2025-06-27 11:43:15)
The changes could cost up to £3bn which will have to come from higher taxes or cuts elsewhere, given the chancellor's self-imposed borrowing rules.