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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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What will happen to UK interest rates in 2026?The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee held interest rates for the fourth consecutive time in June. As inflation is set to rise in the UK, where will interest rates go next?
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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 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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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 unemployment rate unexpectedly rises to 5% as Iran war puts pressure on businessesThe UK unemployment rate climbed back to 5% in the three months to March while wages grew at the slowest rate in almost six years.
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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 April 2026. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting?
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The UK cities where it’s cheaper to buy a house than rentFor people in some areas of the country, home ownership is a distant dream. But for others it can be surprisingly affordable.
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Rail fares could spike by 5.8% next year – how to save on train travelJuly’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
