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What could cause a UK recession?
Growth continues to be evasive for the British economy. Will the economy be strong enough to avoid a recession in the future?
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 4.25% in June. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall?
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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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UK interest rates held at 4.25%
The Bank of England voted to hold interest rates at their current level by a 6-3 majority at its June meeting
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How Labour could crack the UK's growth conundrum
Opinion Planning and state procurement are key to productivity, says David C. Stevenson
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Although we are past the worst of the cost of living crisis, the Bank of England recently said price rises could hit 3.7% later this year. What is inflation and how does it impact your personal finances?
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Steel industry still in limbo as Trump and Starmer finalise parts of trade deal
Donald Trump has signed an order confirming parts of the UK-US trade deal, but 25% steel and aluminium tariffs remain in place
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Trouble brews in B&M as bargain shops take a hit
Opinion Once a stock market darling, B&M's share price has slumped. What has gone wrong for bargain shops?
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Rachel Reeves’s Spending Review: will we see a fresh wave of tax increases?
Labour’s Spending Review gave plenty to chew on and to celebrate with a record £29 billion NHS funding boost, more cash for schools and infrastructure investments – but is it a case of ‘spend now, tax later’?
