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

Posted on 27th Jul 2023

The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.

UK house prices fall at sharpest rate for 14 years, says Nationwide

Posted on 1st Aug 2023

The building society says annual prices dropped by 3.8% and affordability "remains stretched".

Food price inflation slows to lowest level this year

Posted on 1st Aug 2023

But overall, shop prices are still 7.6% higher this July compared with a year ago.

Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

Posted on 1st Aug 2023

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports.

Savings: Banks with lowest rates will face action, watchdog warns

Posted on 31st Jul 2023

The UK's financial regulator says it will take "robust action" if banks offer unjustifiably low rates.

Eurozone interest rates reach joint record high

Posted on 28th Jul 2023

The European Central Bank raises rates for the ninth time in a row in an effort to control prices.

US economy beats expectations with spring surge

Posted on 27th Jul 2023

The world's largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.4% in the three months to June.

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

Posted on 27th Jul 2023

The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.

Renters compete with 20 others in battle to find a home

Posted on 26th Jul 2023

Requests to view each rental property have more than tripled in four years as competition rises.

Pan Gongsheng: Who is China's surprising pick for central bank boss?

Posted on 26th Jul 2023

Pan Gongsheng is not seen as a close ally to President Xi, which may signal a fresh economic approach.

Travel recovery to boost global economy, says IMF

Posted on 26th Jul 2023

World economy expected to grow 3% this year but inflation and interest rates pose risk, says IMF.

divorces and will writing to be investigated

Posted on 24th Jul 2023

UK competition watchdog will investigate unregulated legal services following complaints.

Key consumer protection powers come into force

Posted on 31st Jul 2023

The Consumer Duty should put more onus on financial firms to ensure customers are dealt with fairly.

Eurozone interest rates reach joint record high

Posted on 28th Jul 2023

The European Central Bank raises rates for the ninth time in a row in an effort to control prices.

US economy beats expectations with spring surge

Posted on 27th Jul 2023

The world's largest economy expanded at an annual rate of 2.4% in the three months to June.

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

Posted on 27th Jul 2023

The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.

Renters compete with 20 others in battle to find a home

Posted on 26th Jul 2023

Requests to view each rental property have more than tripled in four years as competition rises.

Pan Gongsheng: Who is China's surprising pick for central bank boss?

Posted on 26th Jul 2023

Pan Gongsheng is not seen as a close ally to President Xi, which may signal a fresh economic approach.

Travel recovery to boost global economy, says IMF

Posted on 26th Jul 2023

World economy expected to grow 3% this year but inflation and interest rates pose risk, says IMF.

divorces and will writing to be investigated

Posted on 24th Jul 2023

UK competition watchdog will investigate unregulated legal services following complaints.