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Shop price inflation falls to lowest level ‘since cost of living crisis began’
The British Retail Consortium (BRC) measure of shop price inflation shows consumer prices fell last month compared to February.
By Henry Sandercock Published
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What is Elon Musk's net worth?
Analysis Elon Musk is the enigmatic billionaire behind Tesla, Space X and most recently, Twitter. But how did he make his fortune?
By Jacob Wolinsky Last updated
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What is your personal inflation rate and how do you calculate it?
UK inflation was 3.4% in the twelve months to February. But are your household costs rising by more or less than the UK average?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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UK inflation slowed to 3.4% in February
The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) data takes us closer to the Bank of England’s 2% target. Is an interest rate cut on the horizon?
By Katie Williams Published
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GDP figures: UK economy grew in January – is the recession over already?
News Official figures show the UK economy rose in the first month of the year after falling into a recession at the end of 2023. How long will the recovery last?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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ONS: UK wage growth slows, but still outpaces inflation
ONS data shows that wage growth has slowed again – but is it enough for an interest rate cut from the Bank of England? We look at what the latest economic developments mean for your money.
By Katie Williams Published
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ONS reshuffles shopping basket to help calculate inflation – what are we buying and what have we ditched?
From air fryers to rice cakes and gluten-free bread – what makes up a typical basket of goods today? Here's what the ONS has set as its latest inflation shopping basket.
By Katie Williams Published
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MoneyWeek UK banknotes campaign calls on Bank of England to feature more women on our money
With a current ratio of three women to 16 men since 1970, is it time the Bank changed how historical figures are selected? MoneyWeek has today launched its Noteworthy Figures campaign ahead of International Women Day, calling on the Bank of England to feature more women on the back of UK banknotes
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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Spring Budget: a very British affair?
Hunt announces the launch of a British ISA plus a British Savings Bonds as he boasts the growing investment opportunities in the UK. But will savers buy into it?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published