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The Briefing Room. Can the UK become an AI superpower? Audio, 29 minutes
Can the UK become an AI superpower as the government hopes?
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BBC Radio 4
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UK could lower US car tariffs in push for trade deal
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Business
Posted
23 April
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Why should I care if the US dollar falls?
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Business
Posted
23 April
Three more UK interest rate cuts this year, predicts IMF
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Business
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22 April
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Global growth forecast slashed by IMF over tariff impact
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Business
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22 April
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US stocks and dollar plunge as Trump attacks Fed chair Powell
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Business
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22 April
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Currently. Of Budgets and Bond Markets. Audio, 28 minutes
Duncan Weldon explores the political and economic reality of relying on the bond markets.
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BBC Radio 4
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Why everyone is suddenly so interested in US bond markets
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Business
Posted
19 April
US tariffs will make global trade shrink, says WTO
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Business
Posted
16 April
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UK inflation rate has fallen. Here's why it won't last long
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Business
Posted
16 April
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Falling petrol prices push UK inflation down
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Business
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16 April
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Low-deposit mortgage deals highest for 17 years
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Business
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15 April
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UK jobs market weakens as employment costs grow
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Business
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15 April
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Bristol businesses try to navigate Trump's tariffs
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England
Posted
15 April
UK economy grew more than expected in February
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Business
Posted
11 April
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Cheesemaker warns PM to 'be careful' on trade deal
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England
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11 April
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Barclays cuts rates on some mortgages to below 4%
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Business
Posted
10 April
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Is the US making $2bn a day from tariffs? Trump claims fact-checked
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10 April
How exposed is the UK to Trump's tariff chaos?
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Business
Posted
10 April
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Verify: What a US-China trade war means for the global economy. Video, 00:01:11
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Asia
Posted
9 April
UK mortgage lenders cut rates after Trump tariffs
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Business
Posted
9 April
Trump rips up rulebook on trade and businesses are left reeling
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World
Posted
9 April
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What help is there with childcare costs in Wales?
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Wales
Posted
8 April
Is the US heading for a recession? Three warning signs to watch. Video, 00:01:37
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US & Canada
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8 April