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GDP figures: UK economy grew in January – is the recession over already?
News Official figures show the UK economy rose in the first month of the year after falling into a recession at the end of 2023. How long will the recovery last?
By Marc Shoffman Published
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When is the next Bank of England MPC meeting?
The Bank of England held the base rate at 5.25% at its February meeting. When is the next Monetary Policy Committee meeting, and where are interest rates heading?
By Katie Williams Published
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ONS: UK wage growth slows, but still outpaces inflation
ONS data shows that wage growth has slowed again – but is it enough for an interest rate cut from the Bank of England? We look at what the latest economic developments mean for your money.
By Katie Williams Published
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ONS reshuffles shopping basket to help calculate inflation – what are we buying and what have we ditched?
From air fryers to rice cakes and gluten-free bread – what makes up a typical basket of goods today? Here's what the ONS has set as its latest inflation shopping basket.
By Katie Williams Published
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MoneyWeek UK banknotes campaign calls on Bank of England to feature more women on our money
With a current ratio of three women to 16 men since 1970, is it time the Bank changed how historical figures are selected? MoneyWeek has today launched its Noteworthy Figures campaign ahead of International Women Day, calling on the Bank of England to feature more women on the back of UK banknotes
By Henry Sandercock Last updated
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When will interest rates fall? Latest Bank of England predictions
Briefings The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25% for six months. But when could the base rate go down?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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What is inflation and how does it affect you?
Briefings Inflation has more than halved over the past year, but remains above the Bank of England's 2% target. What is inflation and how does it affect your finances?
By Ruth Emery Last updated
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Spring Budget: a very British affair?
Hunt announces the launch of a British ISA plus a British Savings Bonds as he boasts the growing investment opportunities in the UK. But will savers buy into it?
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick Published
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What is the Budget and when is it announced?
Analysis This year’s Spring Budget will take place on Wednesday, 6 March. But what is a government Budget, and what time will it be announced?
By Katie Williams Last updated
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