What is inflation and how will it affect you?
What is inflation and how will it affect you?
There has been much talk of inflation recently. But what exactly is it and what does it mean for our money?
24 Mar 2023
Bank of England hikes key interest rate to 4.25%
Bank of England hikes key interest rate to 4.25%
The Bank of England raised rates by 0.25% following a surprise jump in inflation.
23 Mar 2023
When will interest rates go up?
When will interest rates go up?
The Bank of England raised rates to 4.25%, its 11th consecutive increase. Does the base rate have further to go?
23 Mar 2023
UK inflation jumps to 10.4% in February
UK inflation jumps to 10.4% in February
The rate of inflation increased in February following two months of falls, increasing pressure on households and the Bank of England ahead of its inte…
22 Mar 2023
What happened to Credit Suisse?
What happened to Credit Suisse?
UBS acquired Credit Suisse at £2.65bn on Sunday afternoon – significantly below its closing value on Friday, which was around £7bn. We take a look at …
21 Mar 2023
How much tax will you pay from April 2023?
How much tax will you pay from April 2023?
The Chancellor announced a series of tax changes and allowance freezes in his Autumn and Spring budget. We break down what these mean for you ahead of…
17 Mar 2023
Will Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse spark a new crisis?
Will Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse spark a new crisis?
The fall of Silicon Valley Bank and the rescue of Credit Suisse have sent shockwaves through the financial system. However, they’re unlikely to lead t…
17 Mar 2023
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UK will avoid a recession in 2023, says Hunt
UK will avoid a recession in 2023, says Hunt
The chancellor said the UK will avoid a recession this year despite previous forecasts in his Spring Statement.
15 Mar 2023
Spring Budget: what does it mean for your finances?
Spring Budget: what does it mean for your finances?
From energy and childcare help to pension changes and frozen tax bands – what does the Spring Budget mean for you?
15 Mar 2023
When is the Spring Budget and what to expect
When is the Spring Budget and what to expect
The Spring Budget is set to take place on 15 March. We look at what has already been revealed, plus the tax changes and new policies the chancellor is…
14 Mar 2023
Why did SVB collapse and what does it mean for investors?
Why did SVB collapse and what does it mean for investors?
California-based Silicon Valley Bank collapsed seemingly overnight, casting doubts over the future of thousands of tech and science startups in the US…
13 Mar 2023
UK GDP rebounds in January as services sector recovers
UK GDP rebounds in January as services sector recovers
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics showed GDP grew 0.3% in January, but that growth remained flat in the three months to the s…
10 Mar 2023
UK inflation slows again, but remains near a 40-year high
UK inflation slows again, but remains near a 40-year high
Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed CPI fell to 10.1% in January as lower fuel prices started to filter through to consumers.
15 Feb 2023
Is US inflation accelerating again? Figures suggest the Fed has further to go
Is US inflation accelerating again? Figures suggest the Fed has further to go
The latest US inflation figures suggest inflation is not falling as fast as analysts had predicted. It could even be speeding up again.
14 Feb 2023
ONS: Private sector wages grow faster than expected
ONS: Private sector wages grow faster than expected
The latest figures from the Office for National Statistics show growth in total pay fell 3.1% when adjusted for inflation.
14 Feb 2023
UK economy stalls in the final quarter of 2022 but avoids recession
UK economy stalls in the final quarter of 2022 but avoids recession
The latest data from the Office for National Statistics showed GDP fell 0.5% in December but remained flat in the final quarter of the year.
10 Feb 2023
NIESR: The UK is likely to avoid a recession, but persistent inflation will damage household budgets
NIESR: The UK is likely to avoid a recession, but persistent inflation will damage household budgets
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR) says a UK recession is unlikely in 2023, but calls for more help for households in the …
8 Feb 2023
Bank of England raises interest rate to 4%
Bank of England raises interest rate to 4%
The Bank of England raised rates by 0.5%, marking the base rate’s 10th consecutive increase.
2 Feb 2023
Which house-price index is the best?
Which house-price index is the best?
Britain is obsessed with house prices, and we have at least four house-price indices to choose from to measure the rate of increase in the value of ou…
27 Jan 2023
How to check your council tax band
How to check your council tax band
With council tax bills set to rise this year by an average 5%, make sure you’re not paying any more than you have to by checking you’re in the right c…
26 Jan 2023
What are the UK’s most expensive postcodes to buy a house in?
What are the UK’s most expensive postcodes to buy a house in?
Data from estate agent comparison site GetAgent reveals the UK’s priciest and cheapest postcodes to buy a property in
25 Jan 2023
House prices could fall 30%. Should investors be worried about a repeat of 2008?
House prices could fall 30%. Should investors be worried about a repeat of 2008?
Some analysts are predicting that house prices could fall as much as 30%, which, when compared to the fact that prices have jumped 28% since April 201…
24 Jan 2023