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Key money dates for 2025
We run through the key dates and big money changes coming up this year that could affect your financial health
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'Nationalisation is not the answer'
Opinion Labour's enthusiasm for nationalising steel was met with approval across the spectrum. Political consensus is a sign that thinking has been abandoned, says Max King
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
Economists are confident that interest rates will be cut when the Bank of England meets this month. How far will the base rate fall in 2025?
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 4.5% at its March meeting. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall?
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Why did Labour take over British Steel – was it a good idea?
The government has stepped in to take control, not ownership, of British Steel, citing national security and other factors. But does that make sense?
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'Rachel Reeves' plan to force pension funds into UK assets won't work'
Opinion Hustling pension fund cash into British assets sounds like a good idea. It would be better to make Britain an attractive place to invest, 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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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?
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What caused the Birmingham bin strike – and what does it mean for British businesses?
The Birmingham bin strike is the fallout from an equal-pay claim brought by female cleaners. That bodes ill for the rest of British business
