23 Aug 2025
Global Economy
In defence of the bank holiday
Scrapping public days off is not a fiscal fix
23 Aug 2025 4:00am GMT
22 Aug 2025
Global Economy
Powell paves the way for Fed rate cut in September
US stocks and bonds rally as central bank chair says economic risks are 'shifting'
22 Aug 2025 8:16pm GMT
Tariff revenue will cut US deficits by $4tn, fiscal watchdog says
Congressional Budget Office estimate offsets concerns about fiscal effects of Donald Trump's tax bill
22 Aug 2025 7:52pm GMT
BBC News
What are Rachel Reeves' options on property tax?
Reports suggest the government is considering shaking up the property tax system to raise revenue.
22 Aug 2025 3:28pm GMT
21 Aug 2025
BBC News
How much money does the UK government borrow, and does it matter?
The state borrows to fund day-to-day spending as well as long-term infrastructure projects.
21 Aug 2025 8:56am GMT
Fed governor says she won't be 'bullied' as Trump demands she quit over mortgage claim
Lisa Cook says she plans to take questions about her financial history seriously.
21 Aug 2025 12:03am GMT