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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
An interest rate cut looks likely when the Bank of England next meets on 8 May. How far will the base rate fall in 2025?
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Is the UK heading for a recession?
Trump’s tariffs have caused a pronounced stock market downturn as global growth expectations fall. Could trade disruption push the UK into recession?
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What caused the Birmingham bin strike – and what does it mean for British businesses?
The Birmingham bin strike is the fallout from an equal-pay claim brought by female cleaners. That bodes ill for the rest of British business
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
When is the next Consumer Prices Index report and what is the outlook for inflation?
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Live: UK inflation slowed by more than expected in March
Live report Reporting and analysis on March's UK inflation report from the expert team at MoneyWeek. The inflation reading came in lower than analysts had forecast.
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A new wealth tax is a terrible idea. The rich are already being hit by sneaky taxes – Merryn Somerset Webb
Opinion Ideologues want to squeeze more tax out of the rich with a wealth tax. They’re already wrung dry, says Merryn Somerset Webb
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UK GDP: surprise boost as economy grew 0.5% in February
A surprise 0.5% jump in UK GDP in February is welcome news, but with Trump’s tariffs having upended global trade recently, economists sound a note of caution
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Why are energy bills so expensive in the UK?
Electricity bills in the UK are higher than in any comparable rich country. Some blame the net-zero zealotry of the government for that. What is really to blame for high energy bills?
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Although we are past the worst of the cost of living crisis, the Bank of England recently said price rises could hit 3.75% later this year. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
