Business
Faisal Islam: Inflation and borrowing figures illustrate chancellor's Budget challenge
The economic figures released on Wednesday show the constraints for John Healey as he puts the finishing touches to his Budget.
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Faisal Islam: Why China and AI are worrying global finance bosses
At the IMF meeting in Bangkok this week finance and business leaders grappled with uncertainty.
Business
Faisal Islam: What surprise praise for UK economy tells us about the Budget
On three occasions in the past 24 hours, top IMF officials have praised UK plans to reduce its annual levels of borrowing.
Business
Faisal Islam: Triple lock move is significant, but it's a gamble
I had expected him to try to forge a political consensus on this thorny issue at this stage, but he has gone further than that.
Politics
Turkey: Comedian on trial for 'insulting' Erdogan in show
Deniz Goktas is accused of "insulting" President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, "praising" crime and criminals, and "inciting hatred and hostility" with jokes about Islam. Nominally, Turkey is a secular country with free speech.
Business
Faisal Islam: The two big decisions the chancellor must make
He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.
Science
The City of Lleida prohibits burka in public spaces
The new municipal ordinance provides for penalties of between 400 and 750 euros
World
Pope Leo XIV lands in France in the middle of a crisis of secularity
Political tensions around immigration and Islam, coupled with issues such as the inclusion of the right to abortion in the Constitution or euthanasia, add political interest to the visit
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Faisal Islam: Chancellor's attempts to boost vibes may limit tax rises
The new leadership is trying to maintain both confidence and the promotion of economic animal spirits.