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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England cut the base rate to 4.25% at its meeting in May. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall?
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Wage growth in UK slows, but continues to outpace inflation
Latest labour market data from the ONS shows that wages in the first quarter of 2025 grew slower than in the previous quarter while the jobs market continues to suffer
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Bank of England cuts UK interest rates to 4.25%
The Bank of England cut interest rates by 25 basis points today, as widely anticipated, disappointing those hoping for a larger 50 basis-point cut
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Key money dates for 2025
We run through the key dates and big money changes coming up this year that could affect your financial health
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'Nationalisation is not the answer'
Opinion Labour's enthusiasm for nationalising steel was met with approval across the spectrum. Political consensus is a sign that thinking has been abandoned, says Max King
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Why did Labour take over British Steel – was it a good idea?
The government has stepped in to take control, not ownership, of British Steel, citing national security and other factors. But does that make sense?
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'Rachel Reeves' plan to force pension funds into UK assets won't work'
Opinion Hustling pension fund cash into British assets sounds like a good idea. It would be better to make Britain an attractive place to invest, says Matthew Lynn
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CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?
The Office for National Statistics calculates CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. What are they and what do they reveal about UK inflation?
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Is the UK heading for a recession?
Trump’s tariffs have caused a pronounced stock market downturn as global growth expectations fall. Could trade disruption push the UK into recession?
