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            <title><![CDATA[Why the UK is preparing for food shortages due to Iran war]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:41:02 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[No issues with UK fuel supply, says Reeves]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The chancellor was speaking at the end of the International Monetary Fund meeting in Washington.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:05:32 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[UK prepares for food shortages in worst case scenario as Iran war continues ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The UK could face some food shortages by the summer under a worst case scenario drawn up by government officials.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 16:04:42 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:22:48 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:23:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Big energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBC]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Bank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:42:51 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[US war on Iran was a 'mistake', says Reeves]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The chancellor's criticism follows a report that the conflict will hit the UK harder than other big economies.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 18:58:18 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[UK energy strategy 'unsustainable' -  manufacturer]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The boss of a Hereford firm says his company is currently spending about £250,000 a year on energy.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:28:12 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Chris Mason: Iran war has trapped Labour in a vicious circle]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 15 Apr 2026 05:20:51 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:18:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[How the Iran war affects your money and bills]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The conflict in the Middle East has increased pressure on the cost of petrol, household energy bills and even food.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:59:19 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[UK house prices fall as Iran war uncertainty dampens demand]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Mortgage rates have been rising and hundreds of the cheapest deals have disappeared over the last month.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:09:49 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:37:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised. ]]></description>
            <link>https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0j7p38jg15o?at_medium=RSS&amp;at_campaign=rss</link>
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            <pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:23:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Minimum wage: Who is getting a pay rise and how much is it?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Increases in the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage mean 2.7 million workers will be paid more from April.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:37:33 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Will UK interest rates fall any time soon? ]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:40:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[When will the cash Isa saving limits change?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:40:04 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Why are UK prices still rising?]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:35:11 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA['We do not have confidence in the chancellor']]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Redditch metal firm boss James Leng says the government is "failing" businesses that need support.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:07:09 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Reeves says her plan is working as growth forecast cut for this year]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 16:39:35 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect. ]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:37:23 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[What Spring Statement forecasts could mean for your money]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[Among the data and projections are key figures that shine a light on prospects for your finances.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:34:55 GMT</pubDate>
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            <title><![CDATA[Extra Stormont funding in Spring Statement for public services]]></title>
            <description><![CDATA[The NI Executive is to receive an additional £380m for public services over the next three years, the Treasury has said.]]></description>
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            <pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2026 14:28:19 GMT</pubDate>
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