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A Christmas miracle? Inflation slows to 3.9%
News The rate of inflation has dropped again - does this mean an interest rate cut is coming?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Interest rates held at 5.25% again – is a cut coming?
News The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee has held interest rates at 5.25% for the third consecutive meeting – what does it mean for your money?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Is Rishi Sunak richer than the King? How much is Sunak worth?
Analysis Rishi Sunak is the UK’s richest prime minister and the only prime minister in history to be wealthier than the ruling monarch, King Charles III.
By Rupert Hargreaves Last updated
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UK GDP: Economy falls unexpectedly
The UK economy shrank by 0.3% in October, due to high interest rates and bad weather. We look in detail at the reasons behind the fall, and what it means for interest rates next year.
By Ruth Emery Published
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Wage growth slows as jobs market falters
Pay growth has eased to 7.3%, while the number of vacancies has fallen for the 17th month in a row. We explain what it means for the wider economy - and for interest rates.
By Ruth Emery Published
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UK millennials are worse off than previous generations
The evidence shows that millennials today are getting a raw deal. And, ultimately, that's a political choice.
By Simon Wilson Published
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Pay rises continue to outstrip inflation
UK wages grew at an annual rate of 7.7% between July and September, faster than price rises over the same period. Here’s what this means for inflation and interest rates.
By Ruth Emery Published
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UK GDP: UK economy stagnates
Latest GDP data shows the UK economy showed no growth in the third quarter of the year due to rising interest rates. But have we side-stepped a recession?
By Vaishali Varu Published
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Wage growth beats inflation for the first time in almost two years
UK wages grew at 7.8% in the three months to August- here’s what this means for unemployment, inflation and interest rates
By Vaishali Varu Published