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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?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England held rates at 4.5% in March but Trump’s trade tariffs could mean the cost of borrowing falls faster than previously expected. How far will the base rate fall in 2025?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Five years on: what did Covid cost us?
We’re still counting the costs of the global coronavirus pandemic – and governments’ responses. What did we learn?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Brexit-fleeing banks return to the UK amid crisis in France
Opinion Many banks fled to Paris in the wake of Brexit but are now in full-scale retreat. The City should move quickly to lure them back, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
In its latest forecast, the Bank of England said UK inflation could rise later this year. Is this a cause for concern?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Spring Statement: can Rachel Reeves fix the UK economy?
Opinion Chancellor Rachel Reeves understands the economy’s structural problems but is unlikely to solve them, says Max King
By Max King Published
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Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement – live analysis as it happened
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement on Wednesday, 26 March, justifying spending cuts by pointing to a changing world
By Katie Williams Last updated
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UK inflation live: CPI inflation slows to 2.8%, down from previous month
UK inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index increased 2.8% year-over-year in February, coming in below analyst forecasts
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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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?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated