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In defence of GDP, the much-maligned measure of growth
GDP doesn’t measure what we should care about, say critics. Is that true?
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Reach for the stars to boost Britain's space industry
opinion We can’t afford to neglect Britain's space industry. Unfortunately, the government is taking completely the wrong approach, says Matthew Lynn
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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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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?
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
UK inflation fell sharply in January. Is price growth expected to fall further in 2026, and when will inflation go back to the 2% target?
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UK inflation: What are the Consumer Price Index release dates?
The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
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UK inflation fell to 3.0% in January
After rising in December 2025, UK inflation resumed its downward trajectory in January 2026
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UK unemployment hits highest level since 2021 – will interest rate cuts follow?
UK unemployment reached its highest rate in almost five years by the end of 2025. Is AI to blame and will the Bank of England step in with an interest rate cut in March?
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ONS: UK economy grew by ‘lacklustre’ 0.1% in final quarter of 2025
The construction sector performed its worst in more than four years in the final quarter of 2025, the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) GDP figures show
