BBC Economy - Source Information
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Number of headlines in database: 52
Last update: 2023-01-30 14:21:02
Number of headlines in database: 52
Last update: 2023-01-30 14:21:02
BBC Economy Headlines
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Jeremy Hunt says significant tax cuts in Budget unlikely (2023-01-27 14:26:37)
The chancellor, who outlined a growth plan, says there will be little room for cuts in March. -
HS2 will run through to London Euston, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt says (2023-01-27 13:00:38)
This follows reports that rising costs could mean the rail link might stop in the suburbs of west London. -
Jeremy Hunt says significant tax cuts in Budget 'unlikely' (2023-01-27 13:00:15)
The chancellor, who outlined a growth plan, says there will be little room for cuts in March. -
Jeremy Hunt prioritises cutting inflation, not tax (2023-01-27 10:58:47)
The chancellor's speech, ahead of the March Budget, reiterated plans to help growth by halving inflation. -
Jeremy Hunt to set out plan for growth as criticism mounts (2023-01-27 09:06:08)
It will be scrutinised by businesses who claim the government has no long-term plan for the economy. -
Hunt to set out plan for growth as criticism mounts (2023-01-26 22:58:52)
It will be scrutinised by businesses who claim the government has no long-term plan for the economy. -
US economic growth stronger than expected (2023-01-26 15:07:20)
The US economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.9% at the end of 2022. -
UK car production collapses to lowest for 66 years (2023-01-26 00:01:02)
Car production in the UK continued to fall last year, lagging further behind the US and EU. -
Premium Bond prize rate set to hit highest for 14 years (2023-01-25 13:47:55)
The boost from next month comes as analysts warn the peak in savings rates may be approaching. -
Debt costs help push government borrowing to 30-year high (2023-01-24 10:36:41)
Government borrowing hit the highest level for a December since records began in 1993. -
Energy saving scheme: National Grid pays people to cut power again due to cold weather (2023-01-24 09:32:34)
Discounts will be offered to people who cut their energy use between 16:30 and 18:00 on Tuesday. -
Energy saving scheme: People paid to cut power again as cold weather continues (2023-01-24 09:00:51)
Discounts will be offered to people who cut their energy use between 16:30 and 18:00 on Tuesday. -
Energy bill help pushes UK borrowing to 30-year high (2023-01-24 08:47:12)
Government borrowing hit the highest level for a December since records began in 1993. -
Demand flexibility service: Households paid to cut power use for second day (2023-01-24 04:56:07)
Discounts will be offered to people who cut their energy use between 16:30 and 18:00 on Tuesday. -
Warning that thousands of firms face collapse (2023-01-24 00:00:29)
There are fears that 2023 could see a wave of company failures as the cost of living crisis continues. -
People to be paid again for using less electricity on Tuesday (2023-01-23 19:16:59)
Discounts for households who cut peak-time use will be offered again on Tuesday. -
Payments for using less electricity to be repeated on Tuesday (2023-01-23 16:29:20)
Discounts for households who cut peak-time use will be offered again on Tuesday. -
Households will be paid to use less electricity on Monday (2023-01-23 08:41:48)
Some households who cut peak-time electricity use on Monday will get discounts on their bills. -
People will be paid to use less electricity on Monday (2023-01-23 08:41:48)
Some households who cut peak-time electricity use on Monday will get discounts on their bills. -
Government to offer £600m for green steel switch (2023-01-23 00:08:34)
The UK's two biggest steelmakers are expected to get support to move away from old-fashioned coal. -
Cold weather triggers money-off energy scheme (2023-01-22 22:07:43)
Some households who cut peak-time electricity use on Monday will get discounts on their bills. -
Christmas cutbacks cause shock drop in shop sales (2023-01-20 11:40:53)
Sales fell in December, as shoppers reined in spending in the face of rising prices. -
Starmer: UK car industry 'needs to be saved' (2023-01-19 20:35:44)
The Labour leader says the sector needs a strategic plan, following the collapse of Britishvolt. -
Bailey: Inflation 'likely to fall rapidly' this year (2023-01-19 19:12:23)
Bank of England governor says UK may have "turned the corner" on price rises, but recession remains likely. -
Rail workers given fresh pay offer in dispute (2023-01-19 18:17:41)
Train companies have increased their offer to RMT rail workers in an attempt to prevent more strikes. -
What happens now the US has hit the debt ceiling? (2023-01-19 15:55:31)
The government is not allowed to borrow any more money - unless Congress agrees to suspend or change the cap. -
Dyson calls UK approach to economy 'stupid' (2023-01-19 10:57:36)
The high-profile businessman criticises the government for its "short-sighted" approach to business. -
Train strikes: Cheaper to settle, minister admits (2023-01-18 22:51:51)
It would have cost less to settle earlier but reforms remained necessary, rail minister tells MPs. -
Starmer: UK will be 'open for business' under Labour (2023-01-18 22:31:41)
Labour uses Davos appearance to promise a boost for foreign investment and green industries. -
UK inflation drops but food keeps inflation high (2023-01-18 15:54:21)
The overall rate of price rises slowed to 10.5% in December but dairy and sugar costs grew. -
CEO Secrets: Chess gets a risqué makeover (2023-01-17 23:39:03)
Ilya Merenzon, CEO of World Chess, shares his business advice for our CEO Secrets series. -
Pay rises at fastest pace for over 20 years, but below inflation (2023-01-17 12:01:42)
Wages rose at their fastest rate since 2001 excluding the pandemic, but still lag behind rising prices. -
Putin is weaponising food, says boss of fertiliser giant Yara (2023-01-17 00:11:09)
The boss of Yara says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has driven up the price of fertilisers and food. -
Bank of England governor warns of Truss hangover effect (2023-01-16 20:04:40)
The UK still needs to rebuild its economic reputation around the world, says Andrew Bailey. -
Richest 1% own 40.5% of India's wealth, says new Oxfam report (2023-01-16 06:37:17)
India's poor paid more in taxes while the rich benefited from exemptions, the report says. -
How drones could be the future of Indian farming (2023-01-15 02:50:40)
Companies in India are encouraging farmers to switch to drones - but is that working? -
CEO Secrets: Boxing boss reveals his punishing routine (2023-01-15 00:27:42)
Ben Amanna, founder and CEO of Boxraw, which sells kit and clothing for boxing, shares his business advice. -
Business Secretary Grant Shapps defends anti-strikes bill (2023-01-10 10:08:54)
The government will introduce a bill requiring a minimum level of service during public sector strikes. -
Battery lights vs mains LED bulbs: What's cheaper? (2022-12-19 01:42:45)
As some shoppers swap mains bulbs for battery lights, we investigate if money is really being saved. -
House bills: Grant Shapps shares energy saving tips from inside his house (2022-12-17 09:24:39)
During a tour of his home, Grant Shapps faces questions about the government's intervention on energy bills. -
Inflation: Why food prices matter for the US midterm elections (2022-10-06 23:18:37)
When will soaring food prices begin to fall, and what do they mean for the midterm elections? -
The public relations and ad firms refusing fossil fuel clients (2022-07-27 23:08:02)
Climate change concerns have prompted a change of strategy for 295 firms. -
The allotment firms helping to trim long waiting lists (2022-07-20 23:02:22)
As people have to wait years to get a council allotment, private firms are offering an alternative. -
Sandwich shops bite back after challenging years (2022-06-29 23:06:02)
Sandwich sellers are seeing customer numbers return, but hybrid working means some remain quiet. -
How Aussie farmers are hoping to win over tequila fans (2022-06-22 23:13:47)
Two Australia farmers are aiming rival Mexican tequila and mezcal with a similar delicious spirit. -
How human-like are the most sophisticated chatbots? (2022-06-15 23:05:46)
As a Google engineer says his firm's top chatbot has feelings, just how lifelike is the technology? -
'It is all about raising the profile of carers' (2022-06-08 23:17:13)
The UK economy cannot afford to have more of its 10.5m army of carers quit the workforce for good. -
The meat and dairy farmers who are going vegan (2022-05-25 23:04:14)
Due to animal welfare and environment concerns, some farms are converting to vegan production. -
The radio station giving indigenous people a voice (2022-05-18 23:14:30)
A new station in Panama allows marginalised groups to speak out about their lives and communities. -
Could you quit your job to become a full-time activist? (2022-05-11 23:02:00)
A small but growing number of people are quitting their day jobs to focus solely on their activism. -
Do you want to find out how much your colleagues earn? (2022-04-27 23:07:31)
Driven by demand from their staff a growing number of companies are introducing transparency on pay. -
'I look for jobs every day but don't have the training' (2022-04-07 23:05:40)
Can France's next leader do more to tackle soaring unemployment and a lack of skilled workers?