UK Economy
News, updates and features on the state of the UK economy. Live reporting and analysis on GDP, inflation, Budgets and the latest from the Bank of England as well as comprehensive reports and expert analysis on what it all means for your money.
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UK inflation live: Inflation remained at 3% in FebruaryThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) released its latest inflation data today (25 March).
By Sam Walker Last updated
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Should you prepare your portfolio for high inflation?Volatile oil prices may not necessarily lead to high inflation, but they are a very unwelcome shock for a global economy, says Cris Sholto Heaton.
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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The sorry state of the Royal NavyThe Royal Navy is in a parlous state, and Britain's failure to deploy forces to defend its bases in Cyprus just exposed that to the world
By Simon Wilson Published
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Rachel Reeves’s changes to ISA rules will not workOpinion Rachel Reeves’s proposed changes to ISA rules will do nothing to support the British stock market. They will simply reduce choice and flexibility
By Cris Sholto Heaton Published
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UK interest rates held at 3.75% as Iran war scuppers hopes of a cutThe Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held UK interest rates at 3.75% as conflict in the Middle East forced the committee to delay its cutting cycle.
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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James Caan: Time to give British business a big boostInterview Entrepreneur James Caan talks to Matthew Partridge about AI's effects on the labour market, the dire state of financial education and the future of UK business
By Dr Matthew Partridge Published
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Steve Webb warns of risks of government’s pension reformsGovernment wants smaller defined contribution schemes to consolidate and back UK assets - what do the changes mean for you?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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The oil crisis could tip Britain into a full-scale recessionOpinion An oil crisis will expose the frailties of the British economy. It may already be too late to do anything about it, says Matthew Lynn
By Matthew Lynn Published
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Rachel Reeves's Spring Statement – live analysis and commentaryChancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Spring Statement today (3 March). What was announced?
By Sam Walker Last updated
