Latest headlines in Economy News
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Brexit: Michel Barnier arrives in UK as trade talks restart (BBC Economy 2020-10-22 16:03:44)
The UK invited the EU chief negotiator back to the table after he said both sides needed to compromise.
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Brexit: Michel Barnier heads to UK as trade talks restart (BBC Economy 2020-10-22 12:05:41)
The UK invited the EU chief negotiator back to the table after he said compromises were needed to get a deal.
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New government Covid scheme to pay up to half of wages (BBC Economy 2020-10-22 12:03:27)
Chancellor Rishi Sunak increases support for firms and workers as lockdown restrictions spread.
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Rishi Sunak to unveil new rescue deal for jobs and firms (BBC Economy 2020-10-22 09:04:52)
The chancellor is to announce more support for firms and workers as Covid restrictions increase.
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Rishi Sunak expected to increase tier 2 jobs support (BBC Economy 2020-10-22 03:47:18)
The hospitality industry has described tier 2's restrictions as the "worst of all worlds".
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Asia suffering 'worst recession in living memory' (BBC Economy 2020-10-22 02:53:53)
Economic growth for the region has been downgraded - despite China's emerging recovery.
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UK borrowing jumps in September as Covid support continues (BBC Economy 2020-10-21 08:08:36)
The government borrowed £36bn in September, the third highest in any month since records began.
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UK inflation rises after Eat Out to Help Out ends (BBC Economy 2020-10-21 07:22:46)
The inflation rate increased to 0.5% in September after the discount meals scheme ended, figures show.
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UK inflation climbs to 0.5% in September (BBC Economy 2020-10-21 06:10:56)
The rise came after the Eat Out to Help Out scheme ended, official figures show.
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UK borrowing in September rises to £36bn (BBC Economy 2020-10-21 06:06:13)
The figure was £28.4bn more than last year, and the third-highest in any month since records began.
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UK job losses 'could be larger than forecast' (BBC Economy 2020-10-20 12:54:36)
The unemployment rate could rise above current predictions, a Bank of England policymaker warns.
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Bank boss: UK facing 'unprecedented economic uncertainty' (BBC Economy 2020-10-19 08:04:47)
Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey warns there is significant risk of lower economic growth.
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China's economy continues to bounce back from virus slump (BBC Economy 2020-10-19 03:27:31)
The world's second-biggest economy saw growth of almost 5% in the third quarter of the year.
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Bank of England boss: Best to 'act aggressively' (BBC Economy 2020-10-18 23:46:03)
BoE governor Andrew Bailey said aggression rather than caution is best in the face of uncertainty.
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Firms urged to get ready for new EU relationship (BBC Economy 2020-10-18 21:56:05)
The government campaign says "Time is running out" but firms say there are still many unanswered questions.
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Covid-19: Firms warn of 'catastrophic' impact of new coronavirus rules (BBC Economy 2020-10-18 13:47:38)
More financial support is needed to avoid mass redundancies and closures, businesses say.
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Coronavirus drives shop closures to new record (BBC Economy 2020-10-17 23:20:17)
More than 11,000 stores shut between January and June in the UK, according to research.
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US election 2020: The young people struggling in the 2020 economy (BBC Economy 2020-10-16 21:17:28)
How the pandemic is changing the economic prospects and politics of America's young people.
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Brexit: Trade talks with the EU are over, says No 10 (BBC Economy 2020-10-16 17:13:08)
"No point" in further discussions with the EU unless it changes course, Downing Street says.
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Brexit: Trade talks with the EU are 'over', says No 10 (BBC Economy 2020-10-16 13:36:12)
"No point" in further discussions with the EU unless it changes course, Downing Street says.