Economics1 day agoWhat's happening to the UK economy and how does it affect you?The rate of UK economic growth affects things like pay increases and the amount of tax raised. 1 day ago1 day agoBig energy shock will push up prices, Bank boss tells BBCBank of England governor says the Iran war energy shock makes the next interest rate decision "very, very difficult".1 day ago8 Apr 2026Faisal Islam: Iran war pause is welcome but the economic scars will lastAllowing all ships through the Strait of Hormuz will calm markets but the war has created new problems.8 Apr 20268 Apr 2026Why the Strait of Hormuz matters so much in the Iran warTehran says it has agreed to open the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks "if attacks against Iran are halted". 8 Apr 20267 Apr 2026India's high-growth economy gets a Middle East oil shockIndia's currency, stocks and growth projections take a beating as the country faces a triple energy shock due to Iran war.7 Apr 202628 Mar 2026The £5.30 orange juice that tells the story of why supermarket prices are sky highButter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why28 Mar 202628 Mar 2026How will energy crisis hit Ireland's economy?Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin said Ireland's economy enters the crisis from a position of "relative strength".28 Mar 202626 Mar 2026UK forecast to see biggest hit to growth from Iran war out of major economiesThe OECD downgrades forecasts for many of the world's biggest economies due to the US-Israel war with Iran.26 Mar 202625 Mar 2026Why are UK prices still rising?UK Inflation has dropped back from record highs but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target.25 Mar 2026...
