Day Headlines in Economy News: 2025-11-04
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Why does lower productivity mean tax rises are more likely? (BBC Economy 2025-11-04 18:22:32)
Rachel Reeves says one of the key factors for her Budget will be the lowering of productivity forecasts. -
Reeves' pre-Budget speech fails to rule out tax rises (BBC Economy 2025-11-04 13:15:37)
The chancellor says she will make 'necessary choices' in an unusual pre-Budget speech. -
Reeves lays ground for painful Budget, but will it be worth it? (BBC Economy 2025-11-04 11:18:26)
The chancellor's pitch: the Budget will be painful, due to the actions of others, but it will be worth it, to tackle debt, help public services and promote growth. -
Primark's UK sales fall as owner explores spinning off fashion retailer (BBC Economy 2025-11-04 10:44:42)
ABF explores spinning off Primark chain from food brands as UK shoppers cut back on fashion purchases -
Primark's UK sales fall as owner ABF explores spinning off fashion retailer (BBC Economy 2025-11-04 09:06:33)
ABF explores spinning off Primark chain from food brands as UK shoppers cut back on fashion purchases -
Budget will be 'fair' says Reeves as tax rises expected (BBC Economy 2025-11-04 00:00:31)
The Chancellor's speech is expected to roll the pitch for a difficult Budget.