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Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
The chancellor throws her support behind the MP for Makerfield despite reports he could demote her if he becomes PM.
June 25, 2026Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
Rachel Reeves would be offered a more junior cabinet role, the BBC understands.
June 24, 2026Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
June 23, 2026UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The contraction in April comes after the economy saw stronger than expected growth in March.
June 12, 2026When will the cash Isa saving limits change?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced changes to cash Isa rules, but what are they and how do they work?
March 25, 2026There’s an inflation wave coming - what does the Iran war mean for the UK economy?
Economic consequences are an intrinsic aspect of the Iran conflict, writes BBC economics editor Faisal Islam.
March 7, 2026Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East - Reuters
Germany's Merz warns against spread of war in Middle East Reuters
March 6, 2026No new tax rises in Spring Statement, but don't be fooled - tax bills are still rising
There are measures, announced ahead of the chancellor's Spring Statement, yet to take effect.
March 3, 2026Energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Changes announced in the Budget mean domestic energy prices should fall sharply in April.
February 25, 2026German car exports to China plunge by a third in 2025, says economic institute - Reuters
German car exports to China plunge by a third in 2025, says economic institute Reuters
February 24, 2026When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy when she gives a statement alongside an economic forecast on 3 March.
February 23, 2026UK government finances better than expected in January
The government took in more from tax receipts than expected, official data suggests.
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Reeves backs Burnham to become next prime minister
'I don't think anyone can doubt my commitment to the prime minister' - Rachel Reeves Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed Andy Burnham to be the next prime minister, despite reports he could demote he
Burnham likely to replace Reeves if he becomes PM
Andy Burnham is expected to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor and offer her a more junior cabinet position if he becomes prime minister, the BBC understands. A spokesperson for Burnham said no deci
Who could be the UK's next chancellor?
With Sir Keir Starmer resigning, Andy Burnham, the newly elected Makerfield MP, is almost certain to be the next UK prime minister. And many believe he will want a new chancellor to replace the curre
UK economy contracts as Iran war bites
Friday, 12 June 2026 09:24 By Sarah Taaffe-Maguire, business and economics reporter The UK economy shrank slightly, as fuel price rises caused by the Iran war hit spending, new official figures show
Iran war casts a pall over UK economic update as stocks tank and oil and gas prices surge
Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver the Spring Statement in London, Tuesday, March 3, 2026.(AP Photo/Kin Cheung) Britain’s Chancellor of the Excheq
Germany’s Merz calls for Iran’s territorial integrity to be preserved
MUNICH: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Friday called for Iran’s territorial integrity to be preserved as the war against Tehran initiated by Israel and the United States last week threatens to ex
Household energy bills to fall in April after charges shake-up
Typical household energy bills will fall by 7% in April, regulator Ofgem has announced, following a shake-up in charges by the government. Nearly everyone in England, Wales and Scotland will benefit
Genting inheritance saga: Daughters allege ‘suspicious’ will, challenge mother’s mental state in RM1.6b dispute
BERLIN, Feb 24 — German car exports to China plunged by roughly a third in 2025, extending a steep decline that has wiped out more than half the sector’s shipments since their 2022 peak, according to
When is the Spring Statement and what might be in it?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy, when she delivers the Spring Statement on 3 March. The latest estimates for growth, inflation, unemployment, government s
Record-breaking budget surplus as government's tax income rises
There's good news for the chancellor but the road ahead is not without risks for the public finances. Business and economics reporter @taaffems Friday 20 February 2026 09:16, UK More
UK reports record-breaking budget surplus of £30.4bn in surprise boost for Rachel Reeves
Largest January total since records began in 1993 is sharp reversal from December’s £11.6bn deficit The UK government has posted the biggest ever budget surplus, official figures show, after a large