Day Headlines in Economy News: 2026-04-15
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Bank boss tells BBC he won't rush interest rate rises (BBC Economy 2026-04-15 21:51:22)
Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next rate decision "very very difficult". -
US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves (BBC Economy 2026-04-15 17:45:50)
The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies. -
UK energy strategy 'unsustainable' - manufacturer (BBC Economy 2026-04-15 13:28:12)
The boss of a Hereford firm says his company is currently spending about £250,000 a year on energy. -
Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken (BBC Economy 2026-04-15 05:20:51)
A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes. -
Chris Mason: Iran war has trapped Labour in a vicious circle (BBC Economy 2026-04-15 05:20:51)
A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.