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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
UK inflation rose to 2.6% in November, driven by transport costs falling less rapidly than a year ago. 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?
The rate of inflation could rise to 2.6% when November’s data is released next week. But where is inflation heading over the next few years?
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Cost of Christmas dinner jumps 6.5% as grocery price inflation rises again
The average Christmas dinner for four now costs £32.57 as grocery price inflation increases - but what does it mean for interest rates?
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What is your personal inflation rate and how do you calculate it?
UK inflation crept up in October driven by higher energy costs, hitting 2.3%. But did your personal inflation rate rise by more or less than the national average?
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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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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?
