Day Headlines in Economy News: 2026-10-21
-
The "trillion pound" oil fund the government believes Britain could have built (BBC Economy 2026-10-21 23:27:05)
For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds. -
The 'trillion pound' oil fund the government believes Britain could have built (BBC Economy 2026-10-21 23:27:05)
For the first time, the Treasury calculates how much the UK could have raised by investing North Sea proceeds. -
How much money does the UK government borrow, and why does it matter? (BBC Economy 2026-10-21 14:03:09)
The UK government borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects. -
Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge (BBC Economy 2026-10-21 10:20:15)
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget. -
Inflation and government borrowing highest for a year ahead of next week's Budget (BBC Economy 2026-10-21 10:16:17)
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). -
What is happening to UK prices? (BBC Economy 2026-10-21 08:35:47)
UK inflation rose in September, pushed up by higher petrol and diesel prices. -
Surging fuel prices push UK inflation rate to 3.5% ahead of Budget (BBC Economy 2026-10-21 06:08:04)
Inflation accelerated to 3.5% from 3.1% in the year to September, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).