Entries by BBC News

Faisal Islam: Why has the Bank of England cut rates?

Rates are now at their lowest since March 2023 even though inflation is well above target.

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What are semiconductors and why is Trump threatening 100% tariffs?

The President said he plans to introduce 100% tariffs on foreign-made chips, but the largest producers may avoid the levy.

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What are semiconductors and why is Trump threatening 100% tariffs?

The President said he plans to introduce 100% tariffs on foreign-made chips, but the largest producers may avoid the levy.

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Trump’s sweeping new tariffs take effect against dozens of countries

The president also hit India with a 50% tariff and threatened a 100% levy on foreign-made computer chips.

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What the interest rate cut means for you

Changes to the Bank's base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates.

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What the interest rate cut means for you

Changes to the Bank's base rate can affect mortgage and savings rates.

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UK says British Steel’s Chinese owners demanding millions

Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers.

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UK says British Steel’s Chinese owners demanding millions

Jingye still owns the Scunthorpe plant that was taken over by the government under emergency powers.

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Brown urges Reeves to hike gambling taxes at Budget

The former Labour prime minister says hitting the "undertaxed" sector could pay for benefits rises.

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‘Living on Universal Credit is a constant battle’

Keith Williams says he uses a food bank as his monthly £368 benefit payment lasts "about a week".

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