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Drivers urged to shop around amid 11p fuel gap
The RAC says motorists are missing out on savings because many are not using price comparison tools.
July 10, 2026UK jobs market downturn eases as pay pressure pick up, survey shows - Reuters
UK jobs market downturn eases as pay pressure pick up, survey shows Reuters
July 7, 2026One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
Homeowners face paying £45 a month more on average when they move onto a new deal over the next two years.
July 7, 2026Bank of England could boost bond demand with leverage rule tweak, banks say - Reuters
Bank of England could boost bond demand with leverage rule tweak, banks say Reuters
July 6, 2026What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
June 26, 2026UK's FTSE 100 climbs on banks boost; markets ponder PM Starmer's resignation - Reuters
UK's FTSE 100 climbs on banks boost; markets ponder PM Starmer's resignation Reuters
June 22, 2026After the fracture: how Britain's financial industry recovered from Brexit - Reuters
After the fracture: how Britain's financial industry recovered from Brexit Reuters
June 21, 2026UK borrowing in May surges by more than expected
Borrowing is the difference between spending and income from taxes.
June 19, 2026Brexit cost 6% of UK economy, Bank of England company data suggests
Analysis showed how much the UK could have grown if it had not exited the EU.
June 18, 2026Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.
June 17, 2026How Brexit is estimated to have hit the UK economy - Reuters
How Brexit is estimated to have hit the UK economy Reuters
June 17, 2026UK and Japan agree £18bn investment deal
Japanese firms will spend billions on UK infrastructure and offshore wind, Downing Street says.
June 14, 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, 2026Why it's now harder to get a Saturday job
The boss of Next has warned there has been a "dramatic fall" in the number of entry-level job opportunities in the UK.
May 27, 2026UK consumers turn gloomiest about economy since records began in 1978 - Reuters
UK consumers turn gloomiest about economy since records began in 1978 Reuters
April 22, 2026Debt problems in seaside town among UK's worst
A debt charity believes the town's seasonal job market is in part to blame.
April 20, 2026How could the Iran war affect fizzy drinks in the UK?
The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict.
April 16, 2026UK faces biggest hit to growth from Iran war of major economies, IMF says
The financial body cuts its growth forecast for the UK and warns the war threatens to throw the global economy "off course".
April 14, 2026Shoppers feel crunch as price of produce climbs
The conflict in the Middle East is impacting the price of tomatoes, cucumbers and peppers in the UK.
April 10, 2026New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
A crackdown on "subscription traps" could save the average person nearly £170 a year, according to the Department for Business and Trade.
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Drivers urged to shop around amid 11p fuel gap
Taxi driver Wayne Parsons says fuel prices are hitting hard Drivers are missing out on savings because many are not using fuel price comparison tools, according to the RAC. A BBC snapshot of petrol
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One million more UK homeowners set to face higher mortgages
A million more homeowners face higher mortgage bills than the Bank of England had previously expected due to the impact of the Iran war. Just over five million homeowners should expect their monthly
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What's happening to petrol prices now oil is back to pre-Iran war levels?
Motorists in the UK are already seeing cheaper fuel prices after the US and Iran struck an agreement to end their war, with further falls expected in the coming weeks. When the conflict began on 28 F
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UK borrowing costs hit new highs as City traders brace for Burnham, and pound heads for worst week since 2024 – as it happened
UK bond yields have now hit new multi-year highs. The yield, or interest rate, on UK 10-year bonds has now risen to 5.15%, their highest level since 2008 and above the high set earlier this week when
IMF urges UK to ‘stay the course’ on borrowing amid Starmer uncertainty
Washington-based fund praises Rachel Reeves for aiming to cut budget deficit as it upgrades growth forecasts The International Monetary Fund has urged Britain to “stay the course” to cut government b
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Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
Inflation remained at 2.8% in the year to May as the pace of food price rises slowed to a 17-month low, according to new figures. Over the year to May, transport costs rose by the fastest rate, the O
Tens of thousands of new jobs and more than £18 billion boost to British economy as Prime Minister meets Japanese leader
The UK and Japan are expected to agree investment creating tens of thousands of new jobs and more than £18 billion in economic gains, alongside a new partnership at the forefront of next-generation te
UK economy contracts due to Middle East conflict
12 Jun 2026 The UK's economy contracted by 0.1% in April due to the impact of the war in Iran, according to data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). The first monthly contraction since Au
UK economy shrunk in April as Iran war hits GDP growth
The size of the UK economy fell by 0.1% in April as global volatility holds back growth, official figures show. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’
UK economy contracts by 0.1% in April as Iran war weighs
Published on 06/12/2026 at 07:21 am BST (Alliance News) - The UK economy contracted 0.1% in April, in line with forecasts, according to data from the Office for National Statistic
UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April following impact of Iran war
Rachel Reeves acknowledged that the war in the Middle East was hitting the economy Removed from bookmarks From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground whe
UK economy shrinks in April as the Iran war energy shock takes a toll
The UK economy shrank by 0.1% in April, according to data published on Friday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), ending a run of monthly growth stretching back to last summer and suggesting
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
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The UK's economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data has indicated. The economy contracted by 0.1% in the month, the Office for National Stat
Diesel at 16-month high in UK as Iran war drives oil prices up further
The body that represents UK fuel retailers tells Sky News there is no suggestion of profiteering as the Middle East conflict forces up global prices. Business and economics reporter @Sk