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What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

The rate at which prices are rising has fallen but remains well above the 2% inflation target.

How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?

Rishi Sunak: The Star Wars fan turned political force

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

After a year in office, the prime minister is attempting to change his image ahead of an election.

Evergrande: Shares in crisis-hit property giant jump in market return

Posted on 3rd Oct 2023

The embattled Chinese property giant's shares were suspended from trading on Thursday.

Food prices see first fall for two years as stores compete

Posted on 3rd Oct 2023

Competition among supermarkets led to the first monthly drop in food prices since 2021, an industry body says.

US jobs growth much faster than expected

Posted on 6th Oct 2023

The number of jobs added to the US economy last month was almost double the amount forecast.

House price falls expected into new year, Halifax says

Posted on 6th Oct 2023

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says prices are still falling, but the rate of reduction has slowed.

How Ghana's central bank lost $5bn in one year

Posted on 6th Oct 2023

The country's economic crisis has sparked protests and led to calls for the bank's boss to resign.

Renters chasing each home jumps from 20 to 25 in five months

Posted on 5th Oct 2023

When a property goes up for rent there are typically 25 people competing for a viewing, Rightmove says.

HS2: Why Rishi Sunak's big gamble may not pay off

Posted on 5th Oct 2023

Rishi Sunak is taking an economic risk by spending money on everyday transport upgrades instead of a grand project.

Petrol prices rise for fourth month in a row - RAC

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

The RAC claims drivers are being overcharged for petrol but retailers say they have higher costs.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is it so high?

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

The rate at which prices are rising has fallen but remains well above the 2% inflation target.

How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?

Rishi Sunak: The Star Wars fan turned political force

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

After a year in office, the prime minister is attempting to change his image ahead of an election.

Evergrande: Shares in crisis-hit property giant jump in market return

Posted on 3rd Oct 2023

The embattled Chinese property giant's shares were suspended from trading on Thursday.

Food prices see first fall for two years as stores compete

Posted on 3rd Oct 2023

Competition among supermarkets led to the first monthly drop in food prices since 2021, an industry body says.

Home buyers choosing smaller properties and 35-year mortgages

Posted on 2nd Oct 2023

House prices fall but some young buyers are considering smaller homes and longer-term loans, surveys suggest.

Renting: Average home now has 25 tenants wanting to view

Posted on 5th Oct 2023

When a property goes up for rent there are typically 25 people competing for a viewing, Rightmove says.

HS2: Why Rishi Sunak's big gamble may not pay off

Posted on 5th Oct 2023

Rishi Sunak is taking an economic risk by spending money on everyday transport upgrades instead of a grand project.

Petrol prices rise for fourth month in a row - RAC

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

The RAC claims drivers are being overcharged for petrol but retailers say they have higher costs.