Day Headlines in Economy News: 2024-10-15
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National Insurance fears spark business backlash (BBC Economy 2024-10-15 14:09:57)
The government is facing criticism by businesses over a potential tax rise that would fall on employers. -
Warning National Insurance rise could hit jobs (BBC Economy 2024-10-15 12:19:45)
The government is facing criticism by businesses over a potential tax rise that would fall on employers. -
How quickly are prices rising in the UK? (BBC Economy 2024-10-15 11:32:34)
The rate at which prices are rising has nudged back above the Bank of England's target of 2%. -
Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows (BBC Economy 2024-10-15 09:58:10)
Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years. -
Warning rise in National Insurance could hit jobs (BBC Economy 2024-10-15 09:51:19)
Business groups hit out after the chancellor signals she will raise the amount employers pay in National Insurance. -
Interest rate cut hopes raised as wage growth slows (BBC Economy 2024-10-15 07:37:55)
Expectations of a rate cut next month increase as pay growth slows to its lowest rate for more than two years. -
Unemployment rate dips as pay growth slows (BBC Economy 2024-10-15 06:12:49)
The jobless rate fell to 4% between June and August, official figures show.