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Shock drop in shop sales adds to worries over UK economy
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Business
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17 January
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IMF warns on Trump's plans but upgrades UK outlook
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Business
Posted
17 January
Next boss warns first jobs could become harder to find
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Business
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17 January
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NI economy 'grew strongly' in middle of 2024
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Northern Ireland
Posted
16 January
UK economy disappoints despite return to growth
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Business
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16 January
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Borrowing costs fall after inflation surprise
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Business
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16 January
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Surprise fall in inflation boosts interest rate cut hopes
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Business
Posted
15 January
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Egg prices surge as US inflation picks up
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Business
Posted
15 January
Why a small drop in inflation matters to you
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Business
Posted
15 January
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Starmer and Badenoch clash over economy at PMQs
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Business
Posted
15 January
Chris Mason: Political heat map flashes red over Treasury
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15 January
Dyson moving West of England staff to Wiltshire HQ
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England
Posted
14 January
Reeves defends herself after market turbulence
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Business
Posted
14 January
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Reeves says UK must go 'further and faster' to grow economy after market nerves
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14 January
Chancellor will remain for all of Parliament, Downing Street says
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Business
Posted
13 January
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Why are UK borrowing costs rising and what does it mean for me?
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Business
Posted
13 January
Witness History. Franklin D Roosevelt’s New Deal. Audio, 9 minutes
In 1933, President Roosevelt enacted the New Deal to drag the US out of depression
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BBC World Service
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Mortgage rates are not rising yet but Reeves has to act
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Business
Posted
10 January
Fewer rate cuts and higher loan costs - how US jobs surprise affects you
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Business
Posted
10 January
Pound falls to lowest in over a year after UK borrowing costs rise
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Business
Posted
9 January
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The Briefing Room. Why does Trump love tariffs? Audio, 28 minutes
How new tariffs could affect the world economy during a second Trump presidency.
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BBC Radio 4
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H-1B: Visa row under Trump fuels anxiety for Indian dreamers
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Asia
Posted
8 January
Next blames clothes price rises on Budget wage costs
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Business
Posted
7 January
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3420
December sales provide little cheer for retailers
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Business
Posted
7 January