BBC Economy - Source Information
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Number of headlines in database: 30
Last update: 2026-03-03 04:21:03
Number of headlines in database: 30
Last update: 2026-03-03 04:21:03
BBC Economy Headlines
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Rent tops £1,000 a month in more areas - find out where (2026-02-28 00:14:04)
The cost of renting privately has surged in the last five years, but tenants may now see a slowdown. -
The family-owned soda firm that still uses returnable glass bottles (2026-02-26 00:06:33)
Soft drinks company Twig's Beverage has a loyal following for its old-fashioned approach. -
Faisal Islam: Is Reeves right in saying we're turning a corner? (2026-02-25 20:52:23)
The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence. -
Faisal Islam: Is the UK economy really turning a corner? (2026-02-25 20:52:23)
The Chancellor is trying to use this moment as a launching pad for a wider attempt to gee up consumer and business confidence. -
Fact-checking Trump's longest ever State of the Union (2026-02-25 10:40:47)
President Donald Trump said the US "is winning again" - making a series of claims about his record in a speech which lasted almost two hours. -
Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up (2026-02-25 07:20:23)
Changes announced in the Budget mean all energy bills will see some kind of reduction, but it will vary. -
Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up (2026-02-25 00:04:55)
Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April. -
When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it? (2026-02-23 13:02:11)
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March. -
US economy slows in final months after turbulent year (2026-02-20 14:58:20)
Overall the economy grew 2.2% last year, holding up despite pressures from changes to tariff and immigration policy. -
New Year's sport supplement buying adds to January retail sales surge (2026-02-20 12:30:41)
Continuing strong sales from online jewellers after a recent spike in gold prices also helped drive the increase. -
Higher tax helped UK government reach record January surplus (2026-02-20 12:13:35)
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests. -
US trade deficit hits fresh high despite Trump's tariffs (2026-02-19 17:19:16)
The US bought more goods than it sold in 2025 as the White House attempts to reverse the flow. -
What in the World (2026-02-19 14:30:00)
Gold is super important to lots of cultures across the world -
Reeves fixated on 'dysfunctional' borrowing rules, says IFS (2026-02-19 03:09:38)
The think tank suggests the chancellor's fiscal rules need to shift the focus from one key figure. -
Are UK interest rates expected to fall soon? (2026-02-18 11:50:32)
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions. -
Why are UK prices still rising? (2026-02-18 11:19:37)
UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target. -
Lower food and fuel prices drive inflation down to 3% (2026-02-18 09:16:19)
The rate at which prices are rising is slowing down, which could lead to lower interest rates. -
Why youth unemployment is rising (2026-02-17 19:47:56)
Unemployment in the UK rose to its highest rate in nearly five years at the end of 2025 -
'The search is soul-destroying': Young jobseekers on the struggle to find work (2026-02-17 16:37:08)
People aged between 16 and 24 are bearing the brunt of a weak employment market, figures show. -
Trump eyes Venezuela visit – but obstacles to his oil plan remain (2026-02-16 09:50:58)
The US president wants American energy firms to start extracting the crude but they are reluctant. -
Inflation eases in US as prices for used cars fall (2026-02-13 18:22:32)
Prices rose by 2.4% in the year to January, the latest official figures show, the slowest pace since May. -
Reeves says 'more to do' after sluggish GDP growth (2026-02-12 13:23:06)
The chancellor's comments came after figures showed the UK economy saw a lacklustre end to 2025. -
What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you? (2026-02-12 09:02:56)
The rate of economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised. -
US job market undergoes surprise growth in January after weak 2025 (2026-02-11 14:49:19)
Employers added a greater-than-expected 130,000 jobs in January, according to the latest figures. -
US consumer spending slowed in December - Is it a warning for the economy? (2026-02-10 18:32:08)
Retail sales were unexpectedly flat in December as consumers pulled back, raising questions about a broader economic slowdown. -
UK interest rates held at 3.75% but Bank says future cuts likely (2026-02-05 17:22:58)
The Bank of England has kept borrowing costs unchanged but opened the door to cuts later this year. -
Bank hints at rate cuts, but don't expect Covid-era mortgage deals (2026-02-05 16:10:34)
The Bank of England may have suggested more rate cuts are on the way, but they are unlikely to go much lower. -
What's going on with the price of gold? (2026-02-04 09:50:09)
Gold has fallen from recent highs but there are several reasons investors are still finding refuge in the precious metal. -
Will Trump's pick to lead US central bank get him the change he wants? (2026-01-30 22:15:36)
Opinion is divided over whether Warsh will align with the US president's views over how the Federal Reserve should be run. -
Trump picks Kevin Warsh to lead the US Federal Reserve (2026-01-30 16:22:59)
The 55-year-old economist had been considered for Fed chair during Trump's first term.