UK Economy
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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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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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UK economy grew 0.5% in three months to February
The UK’s GDP grew by 0.5% in the year to February – an unexpected rise. But fast growth is unlikely to continue as the Iran war ravages the world economy.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Growth downgrade for UK as Iran war expected to boost inflation and stop interest rate cuts, says IMF
The UK will be hit harder by the Iran war than any other country in the G7, new forecasts by the IMF show, as impacts are expected to linger into 2027.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Why are energy prices so high in Britain?
UK energy prices are higher than almost anywhere else in Europe and stand badly exposed to price swings as a result of the Iran war. What can be done?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Britain is heading for recession – Labour will do nothing
Opinion Recession is coming to Britain's stagnant economy. If the chancellor had any courage, she would cut taxes. But she is too cowardly to act, says Matthew Lynn.
By Matthew Lynn Published
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UK inflation live: Inflation remained at 3% in February
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) released its latest inflation data today (25 March).
By Sam Walker Last updated
