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BBC Politics11 May 2026

New laws on EU alignment and tourist tax could be in King's Speech

EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.

Economy
BBC Politics11 May 2026

New laws on EU alignment and tourist tax could be in King's Speech

EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.

Economy
BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues

Future base rate changes are hard to predict as analysts judge the economic impact of the Iran war.

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BBC Politics29 Apr 2026

Interest rates expected to be held as uncertainty over Iran war continues

Future base rate changes are hard to predict as analysts judge the economic impact of the Iran war.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics28 Apr 2026

'Reform's council tax rises will be lower than other parties' - Farage

Nigel Farage pledged Reform UK would ensure council tax rises would be lower in councils run by his party than in those controlled by any other parties.

EconomyReform
BBC Politics24 Apr 2026

The Big Debate: Waiting lists apology, cost of living and more powers

The NHS and childcare are two of the main topics debated by political leaders in Carmarthen.

PoliticsEconomyHealthcare
BBC Politics22 Apr 2026

UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics22 Apr 2026

UK inflation rises after Iran war pushes up fuel prices

The figures provide the first official look at the impact of the Iran war on the cost of living in the UK.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics16 Apr 2026

UK economy grew faster than expected in February ahead of Iran war

The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics16 Apr 2026

UK economy grew faster than expected ahead of Iran war

The economy saw its biggest monthly rise in more than two years just before the outbreak of the US-Israeli war with Iran.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken

A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.

EconomyDefence
BBC Politics15 Apr 2026

Chris Mason: Iran war means government's vicious circles tighten and darken

A subdued economy makes trade-offs and choices over public spending more difficult, Chris Mason writes.

EconomyDefence