Day Headlines in Economy News: 2026-03-31
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From water to council tax: How the bill rises (and one drop) affect you (BBC Economy 2026-03-31 23:00:54)
A string of bill increases have taken effect but minimum wage and benefit rises will help some to pay them. -
Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war (BBC Economy 2026-03-31 22:34:04)
The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged. -
Housing market to soften amid Iran war fallout, Nationwide says (BBC Economy 2026-03-31 09:47:33)
The lender says the market regained momentum in March, but rising mortgage and energy costs could hit consumer confidence. -
What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you? (BBC Economy 2026-03-31 06:28:49)
The rate of economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised.