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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in September 2026. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Consumer Prices 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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Live: Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75%The Bank of England has held interest rates at 3.75%. The move was in line with expert forecasts.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Live: Inflation rises by 3.1% in AugustThe latest data from the ONS reveals inflation rose by 3.1% in the 12 months to August.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Has China taken the lead on AI?Podcast A lot of negative things can be said about China’s economy, but there are still pockets of value to be found by investors.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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‘With the CPTPP, Britain doesn’t need an EU reset’The CPTPP trade pact presents a far more lucrative opportunity for Britain than cosying up to the EU, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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UK economy unexpectedly grows in July – was AI responsible?The director of economic statistics at the ONS said a strong showing from computer programming within the services sector helped drive growth.
By Sam Walker Last updated
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The “techlash” against data centresData centres are being banned by many US local authorities, as over half of Americans say they are more concerned than excited about AI. Are the bans sensible?
By Simon Wilson Published
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Healey says UK must control public spending in first major speech as chancellorThe chancellor said Britain must get a better control on public spending and borrowing as he set out his economic vision.
By Daniel Hilton Published
