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The latest news, updates and opinions on Office for National Statistics from the expert team here at MoneyWeek
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
UK inflation remained at 3% in February, but with conflict in the Middle East threatening the British economy, will price growth fall further in 2026?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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The average salary by age – how does your income compare?
Are you making more than your peers? We look at the average salary by age to see how much the typical Brit earns at different stages of their life
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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UK inflation: What are the Consumer Price Index release dates?
The UK’s inflation reports are published monthly. When do they come out and where are prices heading?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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Will UK interest rates fall in 2026? Latest Bank of England predictions
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates in March. As the Iran war threatens the UK economy, what will happen to interest rates?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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When is the next Bank of England base rate meeting?
The Bank of England held interest rates at 3.75% in March 2026. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?
By Daniel Hilton Last updated
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UK wage growth slows to lowest rate in five years
The UK’s labour market was weakening at the start of the year, even before the onset of the conflict in the Middle East.
By Dan McEvoy Last updated
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The UK cities where it’s cheaper to buy a house than rent
For people in some areas of the country, home ownership is a distant dream. But for others it can be surprisingly affordable.
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Rail fares could spike by 5.8% next year – how to save on train travel
July’s RPI inflation reading tends to determine rail fare hikes in the following year. We look at how much your train tickets could cost, and how to save money
By Daniel Hilton Published
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Why investors can no longer trust traditional statistical indicators
Opinion The statistical indicators and data investors have relied on for decades are no longer fit for purpose. It's time to move on, says Helen Thomas
By Helen Thomas Published
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