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What is stagflation and what can be done about it?
Analysis The threat of 1970s-style stagflation has returned, here’s what you need to know.
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UK inflation has hit yet another 40-year high
Analysis UK inflation is running at 9.4% – its highest for 40 years. John Stepek explains why rampant inflation can be so damaging for business, for the economy and for your finances – and what you can do to help yourself through it.
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How to cut the cost of childcare
Advice Childcare is expensive, yet few people are drawing upon all the government support they are entitled to. Ruth Jackson-Kirby explains what help is available and how to get it.
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Why petrol prices are higher than in 2008, despite lower oil prices now
Briefings The price of petrol is at an all-time high. Yet despite oil prices being higher in 2008, petrol was cheaper back then. Saloni Sardana explains why.
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Rail strikes and the summer of discontent – who's to blame?
Briefings The rail workers are all out and look likely to continue through the summer. Comrades in other unions are joining the strikers. Who is to blame?
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Cost of living crisis: we can’t borrow our way out of this
Opinion Racking up debt to deal with a cost of living crisis is crazy, says Matthew Lynn. We should cut our coat according to our cloth.
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Why you shouldn’t rush to fix your energy tariff
Advice Fixed-tariff energy deals are becoming more tempting, but not all households can benefit, says Ruth Jackson-Kirby.
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Why are energy prices going up so much?
Analysis UK energy prices are going through the roof – and not just here. They are rising all around the world. Saloni Sardana explains what’s going on.
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Britain’s broken energy markets
Briefings Governments have no control over global energy prices. But the dysfunction that has led to rising price caps and windfall taxes is all of the UK’s own making.
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