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UK economy shrunk in April as Iran war hits GDP growthThe size of the UK economy fell by 0.1% in April as global volatility holds back growth, official figures show.
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What will happen to UK interest rates in 2026?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates in April. As the Iran war continues to threaten the UK economy, where will interest rates go next?
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What is a recession?Analysis Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures show UK GDP growth has gone into reverse. But what does a recession mean?
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'Don't rush to reverse Thatcher's privatisation legacy'Opinion Privatisation is working a lot better than is widely appreciated, says Max King
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Corporate raiders target British companies – can they win?Opinion US corporate raiders and buy-out funds are snapping up UK companies. But they may be confounded by our zero-growth, high-tax economy
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Why it's time to rethink the minimum wageThe minimum wage has been with us since the 1990s. But the unintended consequences are starting to mount
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Consumer Prices Index release dates: When will next inflation data be published?The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?Experts have revised their inflation expectations for 2026 due to the Middle East conflict. What’s next for prices?
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How Britain's economy got stuck – and what happens nextEconomist Paul Johnson analyses the UK economy's inequality and stagnation, and explains why we are running out of viable options to tackle the malaise.
