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How to manage your money as inflation just keeps rising
Analysis Uk inflation is at a 30-year high – and it won't be falling any time soon. So what can you do? John Stepek explains how to manage your money to combat rising prices.
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Who will pay for the cost of living crisis?
Analysis The cost of living is rising fast. You may be expecting the chancellor to use his spring Budget to help ease it. But you’re likely to be disappointed, says John Stepek. Here’s why.
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Russia, Ukraine and the coming global food crisis
Briefings The war in Ukraine has disrupted food and fertiliser exports, pushing up prices and threatening a global calamity.
By Simon Wilson Published
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Oil passes $110 a barrel as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continues – here’s what it means for you
Briefings With Russia's invasion of Ukraine intensifying, the price of oil, gas and petrol has soared even further. Saloni Sardana looks at what the future may hold for energy prices.
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How the Ukraine crisis could drive food prices higher
Briefings Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has driven energy prices up. But with both nations major exporters of agricultural commodities, it could send food prices soaring, too.
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Inflation is incredibly inconvenient, as we’re all about to learn
Analysis Inflation doesn't just eat into your wealth, it eats into your time – and can be devastating for those on the lowest incomes. And it's not going away any time soon, says John Stepek. Here's how to invest.
By John Stepek Published
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What the rise in National Insurance contributions means for you
Briefings National Insurance contributions are due to increase from 6 April. Saloni Sardana explains the reasons behind the rise, and how much it will cost you.
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Energy bills rebate: what is the government’s plan?
Briefings The government recently said that it would rebate some of the cost of rising energy prices to consumers. Saloni Sardana looks at what's planned.
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UK inflation is now running at 8% a year – how much worse will it get?
Analysis On one measure, UK inflation has hit 8% a year – and it’s likely to get worse before it gets better. John Stepek looks for light at the end of the tunnel, and explains what it all means for your money.
By John Stepek Published
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