Who is the richest person in the world?
Who is the richest person in the world?
Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates and Elon Musk are among the richest people in the world, but the top spot belongs to someone else.
7 Jun 2023
Would a food price cap actually work?
Would a food price cap actually work?
The government is discussing plans to cap the prices of essentials. But could this intervention do more harm than good?
6 Jun 2023
What is Warren Buffett’s net wealth?
What is Warren Buffett’s net wealth?
Warren Buffett is one of the world’s richest people. But how did he make his money?
6 Jun 2023
The cost of petrol in the UK compared with the rest of the world
The cost of petrol in the UK compared with the rest of the world
The price of petrol in the UK went through the roof last year, but has since settled. We look at how UK petrol price compares with the rest of the wor…
5 Jun 2023
What is Rihanna's net worth?
What is Rihanna's net worth?
Rihanna became the youngest self-made billionaire in 2022. Here’s how she made her money.
2 Jun 2023
Will energy prices fall 2023?
Will energy prices fall 2023?
Falls in wholesale energy prices have fed through into a lower energy price cap, but will that continue?
25 May 2023
UK inflation slides to 8.7% - what does it mean for your money?
UK inflation slides to 8.7% - what does it mean for your money?
Inflation has dropped below 10% for the first time in months, but with food prices at a 45-year high, is this good news and what does it mean for your…
24 May 2023
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What is inflation and how will it affect you?
What is inflation and how will it affect you?
ONS is set to announce the latest inflation figures this week with experts suggesting we may finally see it slide. We look at what lower inflation mea…
23 May 2023
Why the UK equity market is shrinking
Why the UK equity market is shrinking
The crisis has been building for 25 years, says Max King, and it will take decades to reverse the trend.
18 May 2023
Who is the richest woman in the world?
Who is the richest woman in the world?
Francoise Bettencourt Meyers is the richest woman in the world with a fortune of $91 billion according to Bloomberg.
17 May 2023
When will interest rates go up?
When will interest rates go up?
Interest rates are already at 4.5%, but will the Bank of England keep hiking to control inflation?
16 May 2023
The debt ceiling illustrates America’s empire of debt
The debt ceiling illustrates America’s empire of debt
The US has never quite got the hang of the conquering business as the debt ceiling debate shows.
15 May 2023
ONS: UK economy shrank 0.3% in March
ONS: UK economy shrank 0.3% in March
The latest data from the ONS showed falling car and retail sales combined with industrial action caused GDP to contract in March. However, the economy…
12 May 2023
How inflation will hit your pension savings
How inflation will hit your pension savings
Many pension schemes that offer protection from price rises may not be as good as they seem.
11 May 2023
How inflation is hitting you in the pocket
How inflation is hitting you in the pocket
Our money has been debased for decades. The blame lies with the advent of fiat money, says Dominic Frisby.
11 May 2023
Bank of England hikes base rate to 4.5%
Bank of England hikes base rate to 4.5%
The Bank of England has hiked rates again as it continues its battle with inflation.
11 May 2023
US inflation falls to the lowest level in two years
US inflation falls to the lowest level in two years
The rate of CPI inflation in the US slowed to its lowest rate since April 2021, suggesting the Federal Reserve’s rate hikes may be coming to an end.
11 May 2023
NIESR: ‘Squeezed’ middle class households now £2,560 a year worse off
NIESR: ‘Squeezed’ middle class households now £2,560 a year worse off
Britain will feel like it’s in recession even if it isn't after a significant drop in middle-class income - and the poorest households are even worse …
11 May 2023
What is Elon Musk's net worth?
What is Elon Musk's net worth?
Elon Musk is the enigmatic billionaire behind Tesla, Space X and most recently, Twitter. But how did he make his fortune?
5 May 2023
What should we do about greedflation?
What should we do about greedflation?
Companies’ price hikes have been driving inflation. But the trend is ending now, says Merryn Somerset Webb.
3 May 2023
What is Jeff Bezos' net worth?
What is Jeff Bezos' net worth?
We look into what made the Amazon Founder the richest person on the planet.
28 Apr 2023
What is a recession and how will it affect you?
What is a recession and how will it affect you?
The UK is no longer expected to enter a recession this year. But could rising savings rates indicate the economy is not in the clear?
27 Apr 2023