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Bank of England boss says interest rates close to peak

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

Andrew Bailey tells ministers rates may be reaching a peak, but adds that they may still rise.

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

Posted on 12th Sep 2023

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

First Wilko store closures begin on Tuesday

Posted on 12th Sep 2023

Some 24 of the chain's shops will shut after it failed to find a buyer, with hundreds more to close.

What went wrong at Wilko?

Posted on 11th Sep 2023

The beloved discount retailer was founded in 1930 but now all 400 stores are set to close within weeks.

Unemployment, GDP and inflation data will soon show us more about UK economy

Posted on 10th Sep 2023

Our economics editor on why the rollercoaster ride may continue for the next few weeks at least.

Vet prices review over fears pet owners are being overcharged

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

Pet owners and vet workers are being asked for their experiences by the UK's competition regulator.

siege' Wilko staff fear for jobs while shoppers hit the sales

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

Staff say they are "completely in the dark" as efforts to save the collapsed chain stall.

Average price of a home falls by £14,000 in a year

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

House prices fell at their fastest annual rate in 14 years in August, according to the Halifax building society.

China exports fall again as economy struggles

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

The declines in trade were not as bad as expected and an improvement on the previous month.

Bank of England boss says interest rates close to peak

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

Andrew Bailey tells ministers rates may be reaching a peak, but adds that they may still rise.

What went wrong at Wilko?

Posted on 11th Sep 2023

The beloved discount retailer was founded in 1930 but now all 400 stores are set to close within weeks.

Unemployment, GDP and inflation data will soon show us more about UK economy

Posted on 10th Sep 2023

Our economics editor on why the rollercoaster ride may continue for the next few weeks at least.

Vet prices review over fears pet owners are being overcharged

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

Pet owners and vet workers are being asked for their experiences by the UK's competition regulator.

siege' Wilko staff fear for jobs while shoppers hit the sales

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

Staff say they are "completely in the dark" as efforts to save the collapsed chain stall.

Average price of a home falls by £14,000 in a year

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

House prices fell at their fastest annual rate in 14 years in August, according to the Halifax building society.

China exports fall again as economy struggles

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

The declines in trade were not as bad as expected and an improvement on the previous month.

Bank of England boss says interest rates close to peak

Posted on 7th Sep 2023

Andrew Bailey tells ministers rates may be reaching a peak, but adds that they may still rise.

Health and beauty spending boosts August shop sales

Posted on 5th Sep 2023

Retail sales increased by 4.1% last month, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.

Fuel price rises push up cost of full tank by around £4

Posted on 4th Sep 2023

The rises in August were among the steepest in 20 years but retailers did not bump up profits, says RAC.

UK set for crucial economic data releases

Posted on 10th Sep 2023

Data in September could show whether the UK is putting recent crises behind.