UK economy grows at fastest rate for more than two years

The UK economy grew by 0.7% in the three months to September, according to official figures.

Posted on: 12 November 2026 | 5:20 am

What'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.

Posted on: 12 November 2026 | 3:44 am

US inflation higher than expected in October - here's what is happening with prices

Prices rose by 0.4% over the month, driven by increases in shelter, food and energy costs.

Posted on: 10 November 2026 | 8:45 am

Consumer Fight Back

One missing part, months of delays, and still no sign of a car repair for one listener.

Posted on: 7 November 2026 | 5:00 am

'My mortgage is going up £200 a month': How rising interest rates are hitting people's pockets

With UK interest rates set to rise, mortgages, credit cards and loans could get more expensive for millions.

Posted on: 6 November 2026 | 7:41 pm

AI stocks climb after trillions wiped from market values

Investors had been selling off tech shares in part due to concerns the Democrat election victory would mean slower AI development.

Posted on: 6 November 2026 | 3:06 pm

Interest rates hiked to 4% in first increase in over three years

Most analysts expected the increase from 3.75% to 4%.

Posted on: 5 November 2026 | 11:09 am

Faisal Islam: How high will interest rates go?

The BBC's economics editor views one more interest rate as likely, but thinks that will be all.

Posted on: 5 November 2026 | 7:17 am

Three ways the interest rate rise could affect you

Job, loans and savings are all affected by the rise in interest rates announced by the Bank of England.

Posted on: 5 November 2026 | 7:08 am

Food, fuel and taxes – can the Democrats actually make life cheaper?

Their message on cost of living resonated with voters. Now they must show they can deliver.

Posted on: 5 November 2026 | 12:01 am

Pound rises to its highest level since the Brexit referendum

Pound reaches highest level against a basket of currencies since the Brexit referendum a decade ago.

Posted on: 4 November 2026 | 10:21 pm

What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?

The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.

Posted on: 4 November 2026 | 4:47 am

'Quiet quitting' could be hitting the economy - here's why

Britons have become less engaged with the jobs they do and are less willing to put in extra effort, a report has found.

Posted on: 3 November 2026 | 5:15 am

Energy bills help 'doesn't go far enough'

Families in the West Midlands say they are worried about paying winter energy bills.

Posted on: 1 November 2026 | 1:15 am

US interest rates held steady and economy grows - what it means for you

The Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions affect everything from mortgages to car loans

Posted on: 29 October 2026 | 12:15 pm

Faisal Islam: This Budget was micro and that was deliberate

Chancellor John Healey's plans fall short of radical action to create a promised new economic model.

Posted on: 29 October 2026 | 10:48 am

'Painful' years ahead, think tanks warn, as living standards set to fall

Budget forecasts show growth in living standards grinding almost to a halt.

Posted on: 29 October 2026 | 8:19 am

How people fighting rising costs reacted to Budget

While some measures were welcomed, many questioned whether households would feel better off.

Posted on: 29 October 2026 | 8:08 am

I earn £30,000. I'm angry there was no fuel duty cut in the Budget

People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.

Posted on: 29 October 2026 | 6:52 am

Treasury will not commit to reducing welfare bill before next election

The Treasury is disputing that the chancellor suggested to the BBC the benefits bill will be cut before the next election.

Posted on: 29 October 2026 | 5:41 am

Chancellor says government has 'moral duty' to help young people who are out of work

Chancellor John Healey says any cuts to welfare will be done "in a Labour way".

Posted on: 29 October 2026 | 1:56 am

No cost of living payment for NI until Stormont budget agreed, says Bryant

In his first budget, Chancellor John Healey said £100 for lower income households in England should be replicated in the devolved nations.

Posted on: 28 October 2026 | 4:16 pm

What we now know about the UK economy in four charts

The Office for Budget Responsibility says higher energy prices will impact everything from prices and living standards to economic growth.

Posted on: 28 October 2026 | 3:08 pm

Healey provides some breathing space but things still set to get worse for most

The chancellor talked of charting a new course for Britain, but the impact of Iran war has limited his options.

Posted on: 28 October 2026 | 2:51 pm