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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
The latest inflation figure is released each month. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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UK inflation live: Inflation fell to 3.2% in November
A rise of 3.2% in CPI inflation in the 12 months to November undershoots almost all expectations
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
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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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?
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Unemployment hits highest level in almost five years as jobs market cools further
Unemployment increased to 5.1% in the three months to October as pay growth continues to slow, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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High earners face £15k income hit by 2029 following Autumn Budget
Rachel Reeves’s Autumn Budget means high earners – or HENRYs – are now looking at an income hit running into the thousands. Can you avoid it?
By Dan McEvoy Published
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Will the Bank of England deliver an interest rate cut in time for Christmas?
Most experts now expect the Bank of England (BoE) to cut the base rate on 18 December. How much could rates be cut by?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Renewable energy funds: stuck between a ROC and a hard place
Renewable energy funds were hit hard by the government’s subsidy changes, but they have only themselves to blame for their failure to build trust with investors
By Bruce Packard Published
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The war dividend: how to invest in defence stocks
Western governments are back on a war footing. Investors should be prepared, too, says Jamie Ward
By Jamie Ward Published
