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Why does Trump want Greenland?
The US wants to annex Greenland as it increasingly sees the world in terms of 19th-century Great Power politics and wants to secure crucial national interests
By Simon Wilson Published
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices 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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22 January 1979: Public sector strike cripples Britain
Features On this day in 1979, thousands of public sector workers downed tools over the Labour government's unpopular policy to tackle inflation.
By Chris Carter Last updated
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
UK inflation rose in December. Are we in for another period of rising inflation – or was the increase just a blip?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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What is stagflation and what can be done about it?
The UK economy is showing signs of weakness, but inflation remains stubbornly high – a dangerous combination that economists call ‘stagflation’
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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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 live: Inflation rose to 3.4% in December
The UK's Consumer Price Index (CPI) measure of inflation rose by 3.4% in the 12 months to December, in part due to rising airfare and tobacco prices
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Unemployment remains at five-year high as wage growth continues to slow
Unemployment in the UK held at 5.1% in the three months to November as wage growth fell again month-on-month.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion reveals the key to GDP growth
Interview According to Nobel laureate Philippe Aghion, competition is the key to innovation, productivity and growth – here's what this implies for Europe and Britain
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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