Economy

  • BusinessAOL

    Coronavirus: Sunak may hand out £500 vouchers to boost spending

    UK chancellor Rishi Sunak is considering giving vouchers worth £500 to adults and £250 to children to boost spending in those parts of the economy that have been particularly badly hit by the coronavirus pandemic. This is based on a proposal by

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  • EntertainmentAOL

    Tory lead narrows, according to latest poll

    The Tory lead over Labour has narrowed to six points, according to the latest opinion poll. This figure is significant because Boris Johnson is believed to need a six-point lead to win enough seats across the UK to form a majority government. The

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  • NewsAOL

    What does a base rate rise mean for you?

    The base rate set by the Bank of England could increase very soon, with Governor Mark Carney forecasting that "interest rates would increase somewhat" in the "relatively near term" if the economy stays on track. He has

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  • BusinessAOL

    Budget 2017: What it means for you

    Philip Hammond has delivered his first, and last Spring Budget (he's moving the Budget to the Autumn). His 'Spreadsheet Phil' reputation led commentators to predict a quiet budget, with better-than-expected economic news, but no

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  • TechnologyAOL

    Living with a DS 4 Crossback: Third report

    When you drive something as quirky as the DS 4 Crossback, it can be quite exciting when you spot others on the road. Over the course of my 'ownership' I've noticed more and more of these intriguing-looking crossovers on the roads.

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    British car production at its highest level in 17 years

    Car production in Britain reached its highest level in 17 years in November, thanks to rising domestic and international demand for the vehicles. Latest figures have revealed that in last month alone, 169,247 vehicles were manufactured within

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    Bank forecasts more inflation: what it means for you

    The Bank of England has issued its inflation forecast, and it makes worrying news for us all. It says inflation during 2017 will be 2.7% - up from a prediction of 2% back in August. The experts agree that we will finally see prices at the

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