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Number of headlines in database: 35
Last update: 2026-10-25 00:21:04
Number of headlines in database: 35
Last update: 2026-10-25 00:21:04
BBC Economy Headlines
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How does the UK state pension compare with other countries? (2026-10-24 00:09:12)
Do British pensioners have it better or worse than those in other countries? -
Barclays cutting 5,000 jobs as it increases reliance on AI (2026-10-22 08:19:47)
The bank says it is using more AI leading to a 5% reduction in its workforce. -
The "trillion pound" oil fund the government believes Britain could have built (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 (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? (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 (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 (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? (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 (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). -
Labour will not have the courage to cut spending, says Badenoch (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 (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? (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 (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? (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. -
Home sellers cut asking prices on 3,000 properties a day (2026-10-18 23:00:45)
More property asking prices are being cut than at any time in 15 years, data shared with the BBC shows. -
Hedgehogs worthy banknote winners, rescuers say (2026-10-18 06:05:23)
East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance Service welcomes a vote that put hedgehogs top. -
'I'm not sure how King Charles would feel about being replaced by Tom Jones on our money' (2026-10-17 20:58:06)
Although he represents the Bank of England, Rhys Phillips' Welsh heritage is "very important". -
Faisal Islam: What I learned from a week with the world's top finance leaders (2026-10-17 01:59:48)
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty. -
Faisal Islam: Why China and AI are worrying global finance bosses (2026-10-17 01:59:48)
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty. -
Banks expect to be hit with higher taxes in Budget (2026-10-16 10:16:27)
Senior banking executives have told the BBC they expect to be "on the menu" in the chancellor's Budget tax later this month. -
Healey says surprise UK growth is 'sign of resilience' ahead of Budget (2026-10-15 13:25:17)
The economy grew by 0.1% in August, defying analysts' expectations of a slight contraction. -
What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you? (2026-10-15 08:44:03)
The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised. -
As Christmas rush looms, how do China-made toys find their way to the US? (2026-10-14 23:01:28)
With the festive season on the horizon, we trace toys from factories in China to US shelves. -
How much is the minimum wage? (2026-10-14 23:01:11)
What are the National Minimum Wage and the National Living Wage, and how much are they worth? -
Business Daily (2026-10-14 20:30:00)
Germany's biggest carmaker could cut 100,000 jobs as it struggles to compete with China -
US inflation rises more than expected - here's what is happening with prices (2026-10-14 15:26:14)
The pace of price rises increased to 3.7% in the year to September, driving by higher motor fuel costs. -
Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget (2026-10-14 11:04:12)
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing. -
Not building third runway would be 'huge missed opportunity', warns Heathrow boss (2026-10-14 04:59:06)
Thomas Woldbye tells the Today progamme it would be "good to know" the government's position on the project, after comments made by the prime minister. -
Three things we've learnt about the UK economy from the IMF (2026-10-13 11:58:43)
The influential economics body has upgraded its UK growth forecast for this year, but risks remain. -
UK growth forecast upgraded but higher energy prices to hit economy next year (2026-10-13 09:38:54)
The prediction from the IMF comes as final preparations are being made for the first Budget under Prime Minister Andy Burnham. -
Healey faces £35bn Budget challenge to meet spending pledges, says think tank (2026-10-12 08:50:22)
The Institute for Fiscal Studies says the government will need a "top-up" of billions of pounds if it wants to meet its spending plans. -
American ranchers wrestle with soaring costs - and their loyalty to Trump (2026-10-11 23:13:51)
Many farmers in states that backed the president say they are being hit from all sides, with the crucial midterm elections just weeks away. -
Burnham promises to curb non-compete rules in job contracts (2026-10-09 16:15:30)
The prime minister says restrictions on what workers can do after leaving roles have "gone too far". -
US jobs market sees sharp slowdown ahead of midterm elections (2026-10-02 14:30:48)
Unemployment rose slightly as American employers paused hiring with midterm elections just a month away. -
AI boom could trigger market shocks, Bank of England boss warns (2026-10-01 10:05:25)
Andrew Bailey says the central bank is watching the waves of cash being invested in artificial intelligence "very carefully".