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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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UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?The UK inflation rate rose by 3.3% in March as the fallout from the Middle East conflict hit the economy – what’s next for prices?
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Consumer Price 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 surprisingly falls to 4.9%UK unemployment fell to 4.9% in the three months to February as wages grew at the slowest rate since the pandemic.
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UK economy grew 0.5% in three months to FebruaryThe UK’s GDP grew by 0.5% in the year to February – an unexpected rise. But fast growth is unlikely to continue as the Iran war ravages the world economy.
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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
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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
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Why investors can no longer trust traditional statistical indicatorsOpinion 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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