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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 at 3.75% in its February meeting. After conflict broke out in the Middle East, what will happen to interest rates?
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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?
UK inflation fell sharply in January, but with conflict in the Middle East threatening the UK economy, will price growth fall further in 2026?
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ONS: UK economy flatlines in January ahead of Iran conflict
The Office for National Statistics said Gross Domestic Product showed no growth in the month to January ahead of a potential shock from the conflict in the Middle East
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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?
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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 February 2026. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting and will interest rates fall further this year?
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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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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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