BBC Politics
Bank of England Expected to Do Nothing Again, Because Why Not
Bank of England likely to hold interest rates at 3.75%, citing global uncertainty and the Iran war, while mortgage rates climb and savers get a rare win.
2026-07-30
BBC Politics
2026-06-17
BBC Business
Inflation Holds Steady at 2.8%, Ruining Economists' Predictions and Possibly Their Weekend Plans
UK inflation defies expectations by staying flat at 2.8%, thanks to slower food price rises and a US-Iran peace deal, but experts warn the calm won't last.
2026-05-23
BBC Business
Morrisons to Close 100 Stores, Blames Government for Making Things Expensive and Unpleasant
Morrisons to close 100 stores, blames government policies for cost hikes; hundreds of jobs at risk, with a side of finger-pointing all around.
2026-05-20
The Guardian
Chancellor Unveils 'Great British Summer Savings Scheme': Free Bus Rides for Kids, Because What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Chancellor Reeves offers free bus rides for kids and cuts on biscuit tariffs, aiming to ease Iran conflict costs while high-income households ride the fuel duty freeze.
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