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Liz Truss admits disruption after tax cut pledges (BBC Economy 2022-09-30 23:26:53)
The prime minister acknowledges that her economic plans will "involve disruption in the short term". -
What happened to the UK economy, pound and mortgages this week? (BBC Economy 2022-09-30 23:00:09)
The last seven days have been a rollercoaster with mortgage costs and the pound thrown off course. -
Liz Truss resists calls for earlier tax plans assessment (BBC Economy 2022-09-30 14:16:33)
Some Tories believe publishing the forecast sooner would reassure markets following a turbulent week. -
US suggests Russia could be behind Nord Stream gas leaks (BBC Economy 2022-09-30 11:04:20)
US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells the BBC its unlikely Nord Stream leaks are coincidence. -
UK not in recession, new figures suggest (BBC Economy 2022-09-30 09:43:01)
The economy grew in the second quarter of this year, but it remains smaller than pre-Covid levels. -
New growth figures suggest UK not in recession (BBC Economy 2022-09-30 08:08:05)
The economy grew in the second quarter of this year, but it remains smaller than pre-Covid levels. -
Mini-budget: PM to meet head of OBR following market turmoil (BBC Economy 2022-09-30 07:08:43)
Liz Truss and the chancellor will meet the OBR as a group of MPs call for its forecast to be released. -
BBC Question Time: 'My mortgage offer went to 10.4% after mini-budget' (BBC Economy 2022-09-29 23:58:14)
A first-time buyer tells Question Time four mortgage offers were withdrawn after market turmoil. -
US points finger at Russia over gas pipeline sabotage (BBC Economy 2022-09-29 23:29:31)
US Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm tells the BBC its unlikely Nord Stream leaks are coincidence. -
Bank's £65bn move driven by pension fund panic (BBC Economy 2022-09-29 11:36:25)
The tax-cutting plans in Friday's mini-budget sparked turmoil for the UK economy. -
Liz Truss defends tax cuts and energy costs help in mini-budget (BBC Economy 2022-09-29 11:00:41)
The PM says her government needs to continue to "deliver economic growth, jobs and opportunities". -
Tax cuts are right plan for economy, says Liz Truss (BBC Economy 2022-09-29 09:30:36)
The prime minister insists her plans will boost long-term growth, despite resulting market turmoil. -
Government is undercutting UK institutions, says former Bank governor (BBC Economy 2022-09-29 08:02:00)
Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney accuses Downing Street of working at cross-purposes with the Bank. -
Nord Stream: Sweden finds new leak in Russian gas pipeline (BBC Economy 2022-09-29 07:58:39)
The EU says the leaks are caused by sabotage and promises the "strongest possible response". -
Why is the Bank of England buying government debt? (BBC Economy 2022-09-29 05:45:49)
The BBC's Economics Editor Faisal Islam explains why the Bank of England had to act. -
Government is 'undercutting' economic institutions, says former Bank governor (BBC Economy 2022-09-29 05:25:23)
Former Bank of England Governor Mark Carney accused Downing Street of working at cross-purposes with the Bank. -
Bank's £65bn move driven by pension fund fears (BBC Economy 2022-09-28 21:49:32)
The tax-cutting plans in Friday's mini-budget sparked turmoil for the UK economy. -
Bank emergency move driven by pension fund fears (BBC Economy 2022-09-28 19:50:07)
The tax-cutting plans in Friday's mini-budget sparked turmoil for the UK economy. -
Mortgage deals withdrawn in record numbers over rate rise fears (BBC Economy 2022-09-28 11:46:05)
The number of mortgage products available has now halved since the start of December. -
Bank of England economist hints at 'significant' rate rise (BBC Economy 2022-09-27 17:37:25)
The central bank's chief economist signalled in a speech it could not be 'indifferent' over the pound's slump.