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BBC Politics22 Aug 2026

Burnham economic adviser O'Neill rules out government job

Lord O'Neill, former chief economist at Goldman Sachs, was tipped to become Andy Burnham's chief economic adviser.

Economy
BBC Politics21 Aug 2026

London boroughs challenge PM on council tax hikes

It follows reforms meaning more money is directed to deprived areas while wealthy areas get less.

Economy
BBC Politics21 Aug 2026

UK borrows more than expected in July as Healey prepares for first Budget

Chancellor John Healey said the government is 'committed to meeting our fiscal rules'

Economy
BBC Politics21 Aug 2026

NI saw largest rise in disposable income of any UK region

The figures estimate the amount of money that people have for spending or saving after they have paid taxes and received benefits.

Economy
BBC Politics20 Aug 2026

Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships

Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".

EconomyEducationReformHousing
BBC Politics20 Aug 2026

Reform UK proposes tax rebates for firms to boost apprenticeships

Suella Braverman also advised student's "not to get ripped off by the great university scam".

EconomyEducationReformHousing
BBC Politics20 Aug 2026

Greens call for windfall tax on big banks' profits to support small business

Zack Polanski says profits over £800m should be taxed to cut tax bills for a million smaller companies.

EconomyEnvironment
BBC Politics20 Aug 2026

Greens call for windfall tax on big banks' profits to support small business

Zack Polanski says profits over £800m should be taxed to cut tax bills for a million smaller companies.

EconomyEnvironment
BBC Politics19 Aug 2026

Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months

A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics19 Aug 2026

Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months

A 2.9% rise in inflation had been widely expected by economists, with Chancellor John Healey saying the Iran war “continues to impact prices here at home”.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics17 Aug 2026

Labour MP suspended as party launches investigation into Covid loans

Alaba has said he took out two taxpayer-funded loans during the pandemic but insisted he had not tried to avoid paying the money back.

Economy
BBC Politics17 Aug 2026

Labour MP suspended as party launches investigation into Covid loans

Alaba has said he took out two taxpayer-funded loans during the pandemic but insisted he had not tried to avoid paying the money back.

Economy