Live Roundups Editor's Desk Insights Executive Ops Weather About 🔍
Home › Business & Finance › Faisal Islam: The two big calls the chancellor has to...
Business & Finance

Faisal Islam: The two big calls the chancellor has to make ahead of the Budget

Faisal Islam: The two big calls the chancellor has to make ahead of the Budget
BBC News Saturday 26 September 2026, 23:00 UTC 1 min read
Key Points

He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.

He must consider the longevity of Iran war economic pressures and how to sustain modest optimism, writes the BBC's Faisal Islam.
Faisal Islam (PERSON) Iran (LOCATION)
Originally published by BBC News Read original →

Related Stories

Heritage buildings on cusp of ruin as stonemasons retire

Australia's historic stone buildings could crumble without a new generation of stonemasons In short: Stonemasons in Western Australia say many experienced hands in the industry are on the cusp of retirement. Honed over decades, their skills are vital to the restoration of colonial-era buildings, many of which were built from local stone. Industry experts say a new generation must be trained in the craft if the country's heritage buildings are to be preserved.

ABC Australia 22m ago

After EU-Philippines trade breakthrough, is Asean-wide deal next?

After EU-Philippines trade breakthrough, is Asean-wide deal next? A bloc-to-bloc free-trade agreement offers Asean real economic clout, but analysts warn there is still a ‘long way to go’ The breakthrough, announced on Tuesday, capped talks that began in 2016 and stalled a year later, only to resume again in 2024. “I am proud to say we have delivered a substantial agreement that reflects the ambition both sides brought to the table,” EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic said following virtual talks...

South China Morning Post 25m ago

China’s Consumer Stocks Face Lost Decade as AI Steals Spotlight

China’s Consumer Stocks Face Lost Decade as AI Steals Spotlight Under the shadow of Beijing’s single-minded focus on artificial intelligence, China’s consumer stocks are trapped in a lost decade. The industry is showing a stark contrast with the high-flying tech sector. MSCI China’s consumer goods sub-indexes plunged roughly 18% over the past six months to near 10-year lows, while the AI-heavy technology gauge surged to more than double its 2016 level.

Bloomberg Markets 25m ago

TV Networks to Resume Trump Coverage, Even as White House Excludes CNN

President Trump in the Oval Office in April.

NYT Business 37m ago