Inflation
The latest news, updates and opinions on Inflation from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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Inflation stays at 2% – when will interest rates fall?
UK inflation remained unchanged in June after hitting the Bank of England’s target in May. What does it mean for households, interest rates and the economy?
By Katie Williams Published
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Grocery inflation at lowest level in almost three years
Supermarket sales were strong this month, partly driven by a boost from the Euros, but grocery inflation continues to slow.
By Katie Williams Published
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Inflation is tamed at last – when will interest rates fall?
UK inflation may have hit the Bank of England target but it's unlikely to stay that way for long. What does that mean for interest rates?
By Alex Rankine Published
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Explainer Inflation has now hit the Bank of England's target. But what is it - and how does it affect your personal finances?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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RPI vs CPI inflation: what’s the difference between the ONS measures?
Explainer The Office for National Statistics calculates two measures: RPI and CPI inflation. Both tell us different things about the rate of price rises in the UK.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Inflation back to Bank of England target – what does it mean for you?
The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) slowed again in May, hitting the Bank of England’s inflation target for the first time in almost three years. When will interest rates go down?
By Katie Williams Published
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Are the Conservatives really responsible for lower inflation?
The Conservatives are saying they have turned the economy around. But how much control do politicians really have over economic data?
By Katie Williams Published
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UK inflation rate ‘back to normal’ in shops BRC says amid retail discounts drive
News The UK inflation rate for stores is now at its lowest level since November 2021, the British Retail Consortium has said. But food prices have been continuing to climb.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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What is your personal inflation rate and how do you calculate it?
UK inflation was 2.3% in the twelve months to April. But are your household costs rising by more or less than the average?
By Katie Williams Last updated