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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
UK inflation remained at 3% in February, but with conflict in the Middle East threatening the British economy, will price growth fall further in 2026?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Britain is heading for recession – Labour will do nothing
Opinion Recession is coming to Britain's stagnant economy. If the chancellor had any courage, she would cut taxes. But she is too cowardly to act, says Matthew Lynn.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
The latest inflation figures are released each month. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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UK inflation: What are the Consumer Price Index release dates?
The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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UK inflation live: Inflation remained at 3% in February
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released its latest inflation data today (25 March).
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Will UK interest rates fall in 2026? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates in March. As the Iran war threatens the UK economy, what will happen to interest rates?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in March 2026. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Should you prepare your portfolio for high inflation?
Volatile oil prices may not necessarily lead to high inflation, but they are a very unwelcome shock for a global economy, says Cris Sholto Heaton.
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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The sorry state of the Royal Navy
The Royal Navy is in a parlous state, and Britain's failure to deploy forces to defend its bases in Cyprus just exposed that to the world
By Simon Wilson Published
