Day Headlines in Economy News: 2026-10-29
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US interest rates held steady and economy grows - what it means for you (BBC Economy 2026-10-29 17:15:05)
The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans -
Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate (BBC Economy 2026-10-29 15:48:44)
Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model. -
Faisal Islam: The 10-year plan will have to fill the gaps from this 'micro Budget' (BBC Economy 2026-10-29 14:58:04)
Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model. -
'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall (BBC Economy 2026-10-29 13:19:24)
Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt. -
'Uneventful' budget draws mixed reaction (BBC Economy 2026-10-29 13:08:03)
While some measures were welcomed, many questioned whether households would feel better off. -
How people fighting rising costs reacted to Budget (BBC Economy 2026-10-29 13:08:03)
While some measures were welcomed, many questioned whether households would feel better off. -
Treasury will not commit to reducing welfare bill before next election (BBC Economy 2026-10-29 10:41:50)
The Treasury is disputing that the chancellor suggested to the BBC the benefits bill will be cut before the next election. -
Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people out of work (BBC Economy 2026-10-29 06:56:58)
Chancellor John Healey says any cuts to welfare will be done "in a Labour way". -
I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget (BBC Economy 2026-10-29 00:00:25)
People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.