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Food price rises slow to lowest in more than a year

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Data shows the rate of price increases has eased as shops prepare for the key Christmas season.

Autumn Statement 2023: When is it and how will it affect me?

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil the government's tax and spending plans.

China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other

Posted on 4th Nov 2023

Australia's Anthony Albanese is in Beijing this weekend for the first such trip in seven years.

US jobs growth cools more than expected in October

Posted on 3rd Nov 2023

The report from the Labor Department suggests America's run of stronger-than-expected job gains may be over.

Bank holds interest rates and warns it's too early to cut

Posted on 3rd Nov 2023

The UK is expected to see zero growth until 2025, but the Bank says it's too early to cut interest rates.

What is GDP and how is it measured?

Posted on 13th Sep 2023

A basic guide to how the economy is measured and why that calculation matters.

What is a recession and how could it affect me?

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Britain's economy is predicted to shrink in 2023 but is not expected to fall into recession.

Food price rises slow to lowest in more than a year

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Data shows the rate of price increases has eased as shops prepare for the key Christmas season.

Autumn Statement 2023: When is it and how will it affect me?

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to unveil the government's tax and spending plans.

House prices rise for first time in six months, says Halifax

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Halifax says fewer homes for sale lifted prices but they are expected to fall in the coming months.

China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other

Posted on 4th Nov 2023

Australia's Anthony Albanese is in Beijing this weekend for the first such trip in seven years.

US jobs growth cools more than expected in October

Posted on 3rd Nov 2023

The report from the Labor Department suggests America's run of stronger-than-expected job gains may be over.

Bank holds interest rates and warns it's too early to cut

Posted on 3rd Nov 2023

The UK is expected to see zero growth until 2025, but the Bank says it's too early to cut interest rates.

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

Posted on 2nd Nov 2023

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

Interest rates: How the Bank of England's decision affects you and your money

Posted on 2nd Nov 2023

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%, but borrowing costs remain comparatively high.

What is the Bank of England and why does it change interest rates?

Posted on 2nd Nov 2023

The Bank of England has held rates at 5.25%, following 14 increases to tackle inflation.

US Federal Reserve holds interest rates at 22-year high

Posted on 2nd Nov 2023

The world's biggest economy keeps borrowing costs higher in a bid to control price rises.

Travel agents lead pay rise league despite cost of living squeeze

Posted on 2nd Nov 2023

Official figures show some jobs saw bigger pay rises than others with publicans and PR directors also earning more.

House prices see biggest monthly rise for more than a year

Posted on 1st Nov 2023

Despite the surprise rise prices are still down sharply on a year ago, the UK's biggest building society says.

China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other

Posted on 4th Nov 2023

Australia's Anthony Albanese is in Beijing this weekend for the first such trip in seven years.