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Would a food price cap actually work?
Analysis The government is discussing plans to cap the prices of essentials. But could this intervention do more harm than good?
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UK inflation jumps to 10.4% in February
News The rate of inflation increased in February following two months of falls, increasing pressure on households and the Bank of England ahead of its interest rate meeting tomorrow.
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When will UK inflation fall back to the BoE’s target?
Advice Inflation has started to slow, but it could remain high for some time as underlying pressures build
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UK inflation slows to 10.5%
News Figures from the Office for National Statistics showed the decrease was largely due to falling fuel prices
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UK inflation falls to 10.7% but cost of living pressures remain
News CPI is down to 10.7% from last month’s 41-year-high of 11.1%
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UK inflation hits 41-year high of 11.1%
News The rising costs of energy and food have pushed the figure up to its highest level since 1981.
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UK inflation back to 10.1%
News UK inflation creeps back to its 40-year high from the summer, driven by rising food costs
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Beating inflation takes more luck than skill – but are we about to get lucky?
Opinion The US Federal Reserve managed to beat inflation in the 1980s. But much of that was down to pure luck. Thankfully, says Merryn Somerset Webb, the Bank of England may be about to get lucky.
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How to tackle rising inflation and falling stockmarkets
Editor's letter Inflation is rising around the world. Even though inflation is widely expected to return to around 3.5% next year, it is still wreaking havoc. Merryn Somerset-Webb explains what to do about it.
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