Day Headlines in Economy News: 2026-10-20
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Labour will not have the courage to cut spending, says Badenoch (BBC Economy 2026-10-20 13:22:03)
Speaking ahead of next week's Budget, the Conservative leader says her party would make £70bn of cuts. -
Jobless rate falls but small firms cut back hiring (BBC Economy 2026-10-20 09:31:29)
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says. -
What is the Budget and what could be in it? (BBC Economy 2026-10-20 08:31:36)
Chancellor John Healey will set out his plans for UK taxes on 28 October. -
Job vacancies fall as small firms cut back on recruitment (BBC Economy 2026-10-20 06:19:52)
Small firms cite labour costs as a key factor in scaling back hiring, the Office for National Statistics says. -
How is the US economy really doing under President Trump? (BBC Economy 2026-10-20 05:00:45)
Ahead of the midterms Trump has boasted about the performance of the US economy. BBC Verify looks at inflation, jobs and economic growth in the country.