Entries by BBC News

Mixed feelings from consumers as electricity discount to be given to NI households

The one-off £63 reduction in electricity bills will be applied from next month.

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Watch: Why has the Federal Reserve raised interest rates?

The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the factors considered in the increase and what it could mean for the US economy.

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Handbags, jewels, watches: Inside Singapore’s dirty money auction

The BBC goes inside a fortified storage facility to view luxury goods seized by Singapore police in a $2.2 billion money laundering case that are now up for auction.

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US interest rates raised for first time in three years

Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

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US interest rates raised for first time in three years

Rates were hiked in a unanimous decision despite fierce opposition from President Donald Trump, who had called for a cut.

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Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands

The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

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Henry Zeffman: Andy Burnham and his chancellor have a battle on their hands as the Budget approaches

The Budget is only six weeks away and the economy is undoubtedly the biggest challenge facing the prime minister.

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Petrol and diesel price rises push UK inflation higher

Summer holidays and disruption to global oil supplies by the Middle East conflict stoked price growth.

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Burnham rejects ‘tax and spend socialist’ comments

The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

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Burnham rejects ‘tax and spend socialist’ comments

The prime minister insists he is prepared to take "difficult decisions" at next month's Budget.

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