BBC Economy - Source Information
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Number of headlines in database: 40
Last update: 2019-02-17 22:21:03
Number of headlines in database: 40
Last update: 2019-02-17 22:21:03
BBC Economy Headlines
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US-China trade talks break up without deal (2019-02-15 12:07:50)
The US says "very difficult issues" remain unresolved with talks due to resume in the US next week. -
UK retail sales bounce back in January (2019-02-15 10:24:05)
Clothing discounts helped retail sales to rebound sharply last month, official figures show. -
How the chocolate bar became a million dollar idea (2019-02-14 23:57:24)
The BBC's Aaron Heslehurst explains how the chocolate bar became a million dollar idea. -
Property repossessions 'lowest since 1980' (2019-02-14 11:12:25)
Low mortgage rates and a less aggressive attitude from lenders means fewer are having their homes seized. -
Brexit 'monster' urges Dutch to prepare (2019-02-14 10:36:28)
The Dutch government tweets out a furry creature warning to firms about the impact of Brexit. -
German economy narrowly avoids recession (2019-02-14 09:16:43)
The economy has been hit by a slowdown in the global economy and problems in the car sector. -
May challenged on 'rip-off' energy cap pledge (2019-02-13 14:51:55)
An MP reminds the PM of her call to end to rip-off energy prices, but tells her 2.5 million people were now in fuel poverty. -
UK inflation falls to two-year low in January (2019-02-13 11:12:56)
Falling energy prices push inflation to 1.8% in January, from 2.1% the previous month, official figures show. -
German think tank calls for EU to make Brexit concessions (2019-02-13 09:37:08)
The IFO Institute warns German business is "suffering already" from uncertainty about the UK's exit. -
Japan turns to tech to cut long working hours (2019-02-13 00:09:31)
Overwork is a longstanding problem in Japan and companies are turning to technology for solutions. -
Brexit doubts leave firms 'hung out to dry' (2019-02-12 22:31:28)
With less than 50 days until Brexit, critical questions remain, says the British Chambers of Commerce. -
'I was in the taxi and he put his hand on my knee' (2019-02-12 19:12:11)
As taxi drivers face the prospect of extra criminal checks, one woman tells of being assaulted by her driver. -
Trump says second government shutdown unlikely after deal reached (2019-02-12 18:30:57)
Mr Trump says he is "not happy" about the border security deal but does not expect a second shutdown. -
Brexit: No-deal plan for Channel Tunnel operations (2019-02-12 17:18:10)
The trains will run on time - at least temporarily - while the UK and EU renegotiate terms. -
HMRC data shows Scotch exports hit record high in 2018 (2019-02-12 17:04:24)
Analysis of HMRC data by the Scotch Whisky Association finds exports grew by 7.8% to £4.7bn last year. -
Brexit: Mark Carney warns of no-deal 'economic shock' (2019-02-12 14:50:12)
The Bank of England governor urges MPs to solve the Brexit impasse amid warnings of slowing global growth. -
Hammond's Brexit 'deal dividend' not credible, MPs say (2019-02-12 10:30:07)
A committee of MPs also says the government's aim of eliminating the budget deficit has "no credibility". -
US border security deal reached to avert new shutdown (2019-02-12 09:16:33)
It is unclear whether Donald Trump will back the proposed border security deal by a Friday deadline. -
Hammond's Brexit 'deal dividend' not credible. MPs say (2019-02-12 09:02:10)
A committee of MPs also says the government's aim of eliminating the budget deficit has "no credibility". -
Food industry warns Gove on Brexit 'crisis' (2019-02-11 16:52:05)
Business leaders threaten to stop co-operating with government policy consultations as no-deal Brexit looms. -
UK signs post-Brexit trade deal with Switzerland (2019-02-11 14:51:24)
The "continuity agreement" will see the two countries continue to trade as they do now, after Brexit. -
UK economic growth slowest since 2012 (2019-02-11 11:12:36)
Annual growth slowest for six years after falls in construction and car-manufacturing, says the ONS. -
Ban zero-hours contracts that exploit workers, says TUC (2019-02-11 01:55:23)
People on such contracts get worse working hours and are paid less than other workers, the TUC says. -
'Ideas are worthless, execution matters' (2019-02-11 00:09:50)
StockX founder Josh Luber says entrepreneurs just need to put "one foot in front of the other". -
Austerity to continue unless Hammond spends, says IFS (2019-02-11 00:05:41)
The chancellor is facing tricky spending decisions, says think tank the Institute for Fiscal Studies. -
Brexit: How could it affect the fashion industry? (2019-02-11 00:03:04)
Brexit may mean buying your favourite brand could cost you more. Here's why. -
David Malpass: Who is Trump's pick for World Bank president? (2019-02-06 19:00:49)
The Trump administration has nominated economist David Malpass as World Bank president. Who is he? -
China banks on lending to ease slowdown (2019-02-05 00:05:55)
China is pushing to boost consumption to help manage the slowdown in the world's second largest economy. -
Millennials' pay 'scarred' by the 2008 banking crisis (2019-02-03 05:15:31)
Analysis suggests workers in their 30s have been hardest hit by the effects of the 2008 financial crisis. -
Venezuela crisis: Why US sanctions will hurt (2019-02-02 18:23:53)
US sanctions targeting Nicolás Maduro's government could be a dangerous gamble, says Daniel Gallas. -
Clouds gathering over global economy (2019-01-03 00:08:25)
BBC World Service economics correspondent Andrew Walker looks at what 2019 has in store for the global economy. -
A whole new world for free trade? (2018-12-28 20:58:04)
The New Year heralds the launch of two major trade deals, with Japan emerging as a key player. -
What can New Zealand teach us about Brexit? (2018-12-16 00:31:50)
What lessons can the we learn from the economic ructions suffered by New Zealand in 1973 when the UK joined the EEC? -
Could student loans ruling mean the system is redesigned? (2018-12-16 00:21:00)
The ONS is about to announce how it will treat student loans in the national accounts. Will it lead to changes in student finance? -
Who really influences the price of oil? (2018-12-07 00:48:03)
Does Opec still control the price of oil in today's global market? -
Will Opec defy Trump's call for low oil prices? (2018-12-06 00:11:21)
Oil prices recently hit 12-month lows. Opec wants to raise them, President Trump wants them lowered. -
Donald Trump v the world: US tariffs in four charts (2018-12-03 22:05:21)
From Spanish olives to Chinese aluminium, no corner of the world has been untouched by US trade tariffs. -
Is the shopping centre ready to check out? (2018-11-30 22:03:46)
They were once visions of the future, but are shopping centres now past their sell-by date? -
Are free ports the future? (2018-11-29 00:15:24)
Can free ports spark a post-Brexit manufacturing boom? Jonty Bloom reports from Teesside, which plans to become the UK's first free port. -
Why Switzerland is worried about UK trade after Brexit (2018-11-22 00:09:54)
Switzerland may not be a European Union member - but has good reason to closely watch Brexit proceedings.