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CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?
The Office for National Statistics calculates CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. What are they and what do they reveal about UK inflation?
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
UK inflation rose to 2.3% in October, driven by higher energy prices. When is the next Consumer Prices Index (CPI) report and what is the outlook for inflation?
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Inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
Updated inflation forecasts were published alongside Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget on 30 October. How quickly will prices rise over the next few years?
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Do we need central banks, or is it time to privatise money?
Analysis Free banking is one alternative to central banks, but would switching to a radical new system be worth the risk?
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Will turmoil in the Middle East trigger inflation?
The risk of an escalating Middle East crisis continues to rise. Markets appear to be dismissing the prospect. Here's how investors can protect themselves.
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
We now appear to be past the worst of the cost-of-living crisis. But what is inflation – and how does it affect your personal finances?
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Inflation rises to 2.2% - what does it mean for your money?
UK inflation has risen for the first time this year, breaching the Bank of England’s 2% target. What does it mean for households and interest rates?
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Inflation is biggest risk to portfolios, say investors
Inflation is the biggest risk to portfolio performance, according to a poll of UK investors. Could inflation rise this week and how can you protect your investments?
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Wage growth slows, but continues to outpace inflation
Despite slowing this month, wage growth remains high. What does it mean for households and will interest rates fall in August?
