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BBC Politics15 Mar 2026

Labour calls for tax investigation into Reform's Tice

It follows a newspaper report that Tice had avoided corporation tax worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.

EconomyReform
BBC Politics15 Mar 2026

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics15 Mar 2026

We will intervene on energy bills if necessary, says Miliband

Oil and gas prices have surged due to the US-Israel war in Iran, with fears over the cost of living.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics14 Mar 2026

Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs

Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

EconomyHousing
BBC Politics14 Mar 2026

Chancellor to offer support over rising heating oil costs

Rachel Reeves says the Treasury is also looking at "different options" to help households most vulnerable to soaring energy bills.

EconomyHousing
BBC Politics13 Mar 2026

UK economy flatlines in January as people cut back on eating out

Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

Economy
BBC Politics13 Mar 2026

Dharshini David: Economy on shaky grounds even before Iran war

The government's hopes that 2026 was the year when growth would pick up are at risk of being scuppered.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics13 Mar 2026

UK economy failed to grow in January ahead of Iran war

Analysts had been expecting 0.2% growth for the UK economy at the beginning of the year.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics12 Mar 2026

Inquiry into student loans launched by MPs

The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

PoliticsEconomy
BBC Politics12 Mar 2026

Student loans inquiry to look at whether system is 'unfair to graduates'

The Treasury Committee will look at whether "the goalposts [have] been moved in a way which is unfair".

Economy
BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM

Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.

Economy
BBC Politics11 Mar 2026

Fuel tax hike plan to be kept under review over Iran, says PM

Fuel duty on petrol and diesel is due to rise from September, when a 5p cut is phased out.

Economy