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The Bank of England can’t afford to hike interest rates again
With inflation falling, the cost of borrowing rising and the economy heading into an election year, the Bank of England can’t afford to increase interest rates again.
By Rupert Hargreaves Published
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Interest rates held at 5.25% again
The Bank of England has kept rates at 5.25% again, in a widely anticipated move. We look at what it means for your money - and what the Bank’s next move could be
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Nudge theory – how does it hold up, 15 years later?
Nudge theory, the revolutionary theory of how governments can get you to change your behavior for your own good, is now 15 years old. How does it stand up?
By Stuart Watkins Published
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Betting on US politics – who'll be the next US President?
In the latest betting on US politics, with just over a year until the next US presidential election, punters pick Donald Trump as the favourite.
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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UK inflation holds steady at 6.7% in September
Rising fuel costs but falling food prices mean the rate of inflation is unchanged. It raises questions over how the Bank of England will act on interest rates at its next meeting.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Wage growth beats inflation for the first time in almost two years
UK wages grew at 7.8% in the three months to August- here’s what this means for unemployment, inflation and interest rates
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Seek out value to shelter from stubborn inflation
Rob Arnott, partner and chairman at Research Affiliates, tells Andrew Van Sickle why rising prices are likely to linger, and assesses the outlook for China and artificial intelligence
By Andrew Van Sickle Published
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UK economy returns to growth in August with 0.2% expansion
/economy/uk-economy-return-to-growth-O-2-percent-august The economy grew in August, despite the dreary weather, with the services sector the biggest contributor to the growth. The 0.2% boost to GDP follows a sharp fall in July
By Ruth Emery Published
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ONS: UK economy recovered from pandemic faster than previously thought
Revisions from the ONS showed the UK economy has grown since the pandemic, while the latest data showed GDP grew in the second quarter of 2023.
By Nicole García Mérida Published