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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
In its latest forecast, the Bank of England said UK inflation could rise to 3.7% later this year. Is this a cause for concern?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5%: full updates and analysis
The Bank of England voted to reduce the base rate by 25 basis points at the first MPC meeting of the year on 6 February. Full coverage as it happened from the team at MoneyWeek.
By Katie Williams Last updated
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England cut the base rate to 4.5% at its February meeting. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates continue to fall?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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Heathrow's third runway cleared for take-off – but will it boost growth?
Heathrow Airport will finally get its third runway but critics argue a bigger Heathrow isn't the answer to boosting growth.
By Simon Wilson Published
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Labour is throttling business - a change of direction is needed, says Matthew Lynn
Opinion Will the last major global business to leave Britain please turn off the punishingly expensive lights?
By Matthew Lynn Published
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What does Rachel Reeves’s plan for growth mean for UK investors?
Rachel Reeves says she is going “further and faster” to kickstart the UK economy, but investors are unlikely to be persuaded
By Katie Williams Published
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Has inflation been tamed in the UK?
After a surprise drop in inflation, the Bank of England is set for more rate cuts in the year ahead. But investors are cautious about pricing in too many cuts
By Alex Rankine Published
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What is stagflation and what can be done about it?
The UK is grappling with persistent inflation and lacklustre growth. Has it entered a period of stagflation, and what can be done if so?
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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Why the UK's economic growth is falling behind
Poor economic growth and productivity in the UK is due to several factors that are our own fault, says David C. Stevenson
By David C. Stevenson Published