Day Headlines in Economy News: 2025-03-26
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Faisal Islam: Could surprise on growth save the day? (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 19:22:45)
The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed. -
Faisal Islam: Reeves is in danger of being boxed in by her own rules (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 19:07:06)
The UK's economic prospects are better than expected, but the forecasts are precarious and could easily be derailed. -
Morgan doesn't know 'direct effect' of welfare cuts (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 19:02:24)
First minister awaiting Wales-specific impact assessment requested two weeks before Spring Statement. -
Warning taxes could still rise despite welfare cuts (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 17:20:29)
The chancellor is set to meet her financial rules, but her room for manoeuvre remains tight, leading to speculation over tax rises. -
Extra military tech spend benefits Wales - Reeves (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 16:43:26)
Chancellor says Welsh firms to gain share of £2bn extra funding for cutting edge military technology. -
First and deputy first ministers hit out at Reeves' Spring Statement (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 15:43:25)
The first and deputy first ministers react to the Chancellor's Spring Statement. -
Who are the millions of Britons not working? (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 15:23:42)
About a quarter of the working age population - those aged 16 to 64 - do not currently have a job. -
Growth forecast halved for 2025 but later years upgraded (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 14:33:06)
The economy is now predicted to grow by only 1% in 2025 but the OBR thinks growth will pick up in the following years. -
Watch: What to know about the Spring Statement...in 58 seconds (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 14:27:36)
Henry Zeffman explains what you need to know about the Spring Statement. -
UK growth forecast halved for this year (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 13:11:05)
The Office for Budget Responsibility now thinks the economy will grow by only 1% in 2025. -
'I get £800 a month as a student - it's tight' (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 11:54:52)
As the chancellor prepares to update her plans for the economy we hear how ordinary people are tackling their own financial challenges. -
Clothes sales push inflation down more than expected (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 09:00:47)
Inflation fell in the year to February, driven by cheaper women's clothing. -
Why are prices rising in the UK? (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 08:17:50)
The rate at which prices are rising remains above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target. -
Faisal Islam: No tax rises and no return to austerity but will it last? (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 07:25:06)
The Spring Statement is "not a Budget", but the chancellor is facing major tax and spending challenges. -
Inflation falls to 2.8% ahead of Spring Statement (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 07:17:32)
UK inflation fell in the year to February, driven by cheaper women's clothing. -
'As a student, £800 a month is quite tight' (BBC Economy 2025-03-26 00:02:18)
As the chancellor prepares to update her plans for the economy we hear how ordinary people are tackling their own financial challenges.