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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.

Bonds: The flashing warning sign that is worrying investors

Posted on 1st Nov 2023

Government borrowing costs are soaring again, raising concerns about the economy.

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 rates at 5.25% and warns they will stay high

Posted on 2nd 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.

Bonds: The flashing warning sign that is worrying investors

Posted on 1st Nov 2023

Government borrowing costs are soaring again, raising concerns about the economy.

Firms going bust on track for worst year since 2009

Posted on 31st Oct 2023

Insolvencies rise 10% from a year ago in the three months to the end of September, official figures show.

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.

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.

Interest rates predicted to be held again

Posted on 2nd Nov 2023

The Bank of England will decide on whether to raise, lower or keep rates unchanged at midday.