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OECD upgrades UK economic growth forecasts - here is what it means for you
The OECD ranked Britain joint-second among the G7 developed countries, behind the US
By Chris Newlands Published
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What can small businesses expect from Labour's employment law reforms?
Small businesses could be impacted by Labour’s reforms to employment law which will be unveiled next month – here's how to prepare.
By David Prosser Published
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 5% at its September meeting. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting and will interest rates continue to fall?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When will UK interest rates fall further? Latest Bank of England predictions
Briefings The Bank of England cut interest rates for the first time in over four years on 1 August, but held the base rate steady in September. Will rates fall further this year?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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What is the Budget and when is it announced?
Labour will deliver its first Budget in over 14 years next month and Keir Starmer has warned it will be “painful”. For those too embarrassed to ask: what is the Budget and what time is it announced?
By Katie Williams Published
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Bank of England holds interest rates at 5%
The decision was widely expected, after the Bank of England warned interest rates would have to “remain restrictive for sufficiently long”
By Katie Williams Published
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Explainer The cost of living crisis appears to be reaching its final stages. But what is inflation - and how does it affect your personal finances?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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UK CPI vs RPI inflation: what is the difference between ONS measures?
Explainer The Office for National Statistics (ONS) calculates the CPI, RPI and CPIH each month. These tell us different things about UK inflation.
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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UK inflation: Consumer Prices Index release dates
UK inflation held steady at 2.2% in August. When is the next Consumer Prices Index (CPI) report, and what is the outlook for inflation?
By Katie Williams Last updated