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News: BBC News: Economy
Government borrowing higher than expected in February
The latest figures for the UK economy add pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of her Spring Statement next week.
Interest rates will go down gradually, says Bank
Borrowing costs had been widely expected to be left unchanged with inflation, predicted to go up in the coming months.
When will interest rates go down again?
Interest rates, set by the Bank of England, affect mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
Why are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising remains above the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.
'Too much bureaucracy,' Reeves tells regulators
The chancellor wants to cut red tape to boost growth, but critics say there is no plan.
Trade turmoil forecast to slash growth in Canada and Mexico
Trump's tariffs will hit its biggest steel trading partners' economies the most, the OECD predicts.
UK economy shrank unexpectedly in January
A slowdown in manufacturing was one of the main reasons for the dip, the Office for National Statistics says.
How fast is the UK's economy growing?
How the health of the UK economy is measured, and why the GDP calculation matters.
Bar owner warns firms threatened by soaring costs
A Manchester bar owner fears rising employment costs from April will "kill off" many businesses.
HARDtalk
Stephen Sackur interviews European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde
'National Insurance rise will hit us with £18k bill'
The charity says times are already tough for the sector and the increase could only make things tougher.
US tech firms feel pinch from China tariffs
The price of China-made smartphones, TVs and laptops could rise in the US and elsewhere, experts warn.
Business Daily
An interview with Dr Joachim Nagel, president of the Deutsche Bundesbank
Americast
And will the US President backtrack (again) on tariffs?
Starmer praised for statesman role abroad but can he show 'same mojo' at home?
The PM seizes the spotlight as Trump upends the world order - but he faces serious challenges in the UK.
US job growth stable as government cuts start
Employers added 151,000 jobs in February but there was a drop in federal employment.
Warning people in UK could have less money due to US tariffs
Trump tariffs could affect UK economic growth, hitting UK consumers in the pocket, Bank experts warn
Work coaches to focus on long-term unemployed
Ministers hope the plans will help reduce the rapidly rising cost of health and disability benefits.
Reeves's proposed cuts will trigger big political arguments
The briefing that Rachel Reeves will make large spending cuts this month is very significant.
Chancellor set to cut welfare spending by billions
Cuts to areas including welfare will be put to the official forecaster ahead of the Spring Statement.
Why is it so hard to move a runway just 12 metres?
Protests, politicking and planning could stall the runway, despite the government being 'minded to approve' it
Faisal Islam: Any Starmer deal with Trump is all about avoiding tariffs
A deal to avoid further trade barriers appears very much on the cards, but challenges remain.
Gatwick second runway backed by government
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says she is "minded to approve" the expansion, which faces opposition.
Musk, tariffs and tensions - takeaways from Trump's first cabinet meeting
Trump covered a wide range of topics, ranging from efforts to cut government spending to immigration, the economy and Ukraine.
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