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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
UK inflation fell sharply in November. Will this drop be sustained, or should consumers brace for higher inflation readings in 2026?
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What is the average salary by age – and how do you 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
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Unemployment hits highest level in almost five years as jobs market cools further
Unemployment increased to 5.1% in the three months to October as pay growth continues to slow, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics.
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ONS: UK economy unexpectedly shrinks by 0.1% in October – what does it mean for interest rates?
The latest GDP figures strengthen the case for a base rate cut in December, experts suggest
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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.
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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
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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
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Is the Office for National Statistics in turmoil?
Britain’s statistics authority, the Office for National Statistics, is increasingly unfit for purpose. Why, and what can be done?
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Uncertainty ahead of the Budget causes house price growth to stall, finds Rightmove
Property website Rightmove says asking prices increased by just 0.3% in October, well below the 1.3% average for the month
