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IMF suggests “refinements” to Rachel Reeves’s fiscal rules
The IMF has upgraded the UK’s growth forecast but wants Reeves to refine her fiscal rules to avoid unnecessary spending cuts or tax rises
By Katie Williams Last updated
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
When is the next Consumer Prices Index report and what is the outlook for inflation?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England cut interest rates to 4.25% at its last meeting in May. How much further will the base rate fall in 2025?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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UK inflation jumps to 3.5%, hitting highest level in over a year
The headline rate of UK inflation jumped by more than expected to 3.5% in April, this morning's ONS report showed
By Katie Williams 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 Katie Williams Last updated
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UK-EU trade deal: Britain to get a £9bn boost to the economy by 2040
The government’s agreement with the EU follows on from separate deals with India and the United States. Will it breathe life into the UK economy?
By Katie Williams Published
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‘I’m among the thousands of millionaires leaving the UK – the new tax rules don’t make sense ’
MoneyWeek spoke to a serial entrepreneur who is leaving the UK following the abolition of the non-dom tax status
By Jessica Sheldon Published
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UK economy grew more than expected in first three months of 2025
A surprise 0.7% boost to GDP is welcome news but questions remain over whether continued growth will be sustainable
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England cut the base rate to 4.25% at its meeting in May. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall?
By Katie Williams Last updated