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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
The UK inflation rate rose by 3.3% in March as the fallout from the Middle East conflict hit the economy – what’s next for prices?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) releases UK inflation figures 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: how has Iran war impacted UK prices?
Live coverage of the March UK inflation data release as the Iran war’s impact on prices becomes known.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Consumer Price Index release dates: When will next inflation data be published?
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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UK unemployment rate surprisingly falls to 4.9%
UK unemployment fell to 4.9% in the three months to February as wages grew at the slowest rate since the pandemic.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Will UK interest rates fall in 2026? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates in March. As the Iran war threatens the UK economy, what will happen to interest rates?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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How to invest as China comes back into fashion
It's time to invest in China as it benefits from a “vibe shift” among investors, says Alex Rankine
By Alex Rankine Published
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Is this the end for the dollar?
The US war with Iran and its soaring debts are reviving talk of the end of the US dollar. Simon Wilson considers if that's really on the cards
By Simon Wilson Published
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The world will reject AI slop as investors bet on humanity
Some of the world's richest people are betting against the triumph of AI slop in creative industries. So should ordinary investors, says Matthew Lynn.
By Matthew Lynn Published
