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Oil price falls to lowest level since before the US-Iran war; UK firms hope Burnham will ease burden – business live

The Guardian Business Thursday 25 June 2026, 06:34 UTC By Graeme Wearden 1 min read
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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsChancellor Rachel Reeves, who is widely predicted to be replaced if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister, is due to speak at the BCC’s conference today. Several other senior political figures are also due to speak…. as is Andy Haldane, the former Bank of England chief economist who has reportedly been advising Andy Burnham.9.00am

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who is widely predicted to be replaced if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister, is due to speak at the BCC’s conference today.

Several other senior political figures are also due to speak…. as is Andy Haldane, the former Bank of England chief economist who has reportedly been advising Andy Burnham.

9.00am Chancellor the Rt Hon Rachel Reeves MP

9.25am BCC Director General, Shevaun Haviland, CBE

10.00am BCC President, Andy Haldane, CBE

11.00am Shadow Chancellor, The Rt Hon Sir Mel Stride MP

12.10pm Leader of the Liberal Democrats, The Rt Hon Sir Ed Davey MP

3.40pm Reform Treasury Spokesperson, The Rt Hon Robert Jenrick MP

4.30pm Green Party Leader, Zack Polanski AM

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