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Public sector pay: Will rises for doctors and teachers cause inflation?

Posted on 13th Jul 2023

The government warns that increasing public sector pay could cause inflation.

Warning public debt could soar as population ages

Posted on 13th Jul 2023

Debt could rise to more than 300% of the size of the economy by 2070, the government's forecaster says.

US inflation rises at slowest pace in two years

Posted on 13th Jul 2023

Inflation rose by 3% in the year to June but US interest rates are expected to rise again.

UK economy 'listless' with little growth in four years

Posted on 13th Jul 2023

The economy shrank by 0.1% in May and has barely grown since 2019 before the pandemic.

Fuel retailers urged to back government price sharing scheme

Posted on 17th Jul 2023

The energy secretary is asking supermarkets and petrol stations to publish prices to aid competition.

Mortgage rates: Six reasons why the pain isn't as bad as it could be

Posted on 16th Jul 2023

Mortgage rates are at a 15-year high, but there are reasons why the pain may not be as bad as it could be.

Rapid pace of price rises 'embedded', forecaster warns

Posted on 14th Jul 2023

Inflation is becoming entrenched, putting pressure on the public finances, the OBR says.

RBA: Australia names first woman to lead its central bank

Posted on 14th Jul 2023

Michele Bullock will succeed Philip Lowe, who has led the Reserve Bank of Australia for seven years.

Faisal Islam: The pay pain isn't over yet

Posted on 14th Jul 2023

An agreement over public sector pay doesn't mean the pressure is off altogether.

Anchor Brewing: America's oldest craft brewery shuts after 127 years

Posted on 14th Jul 2023

The owner of Anchor Brewing said it could not overcome the hit from the pandemic.

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

Posted on 13th Jul 2023

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

Public sector pay: Will rises for doctors and teachers cause inflation?

Posted on 13th Jul 2023

The government warns that increasing public sector pay could cause inflation.

Warning public debt could soar as population ages

Posted on 13th Jul 2023

Debt could rise to more than 300% of the size of the economy by 2070, the government's forecaster says.

US inflation rises at slowest pace in two years

Posted on 13th Jul 2023

Inflation rose by 3% in the year to June but US interest rates are expected to rise again.

UK economy 'listless' with little growth in four years

Posted on 13th Jul 2023

The economy shrank by 0.1% in May and has barely grown since 2019 before the pandemic.

Mortgage payments set to jump by £500 for one million households

Posted on 13th Jul 2023

Bank of England says higher interest rates are yet to hit many homes but lenders are proving resilient.

Mortgages: What happens if I am struggling to pay?

Posted on 12th Jul 2023

Many homeowners are worried about higher mortgage costs, but lenders must help those struggling.

Mortgage rates: Six reasons why the pain isn't as bad as it could be

Posted on 16th Jul 2023

Mortgage rates are at a 15-year high, but there are reasons why the pain may not be as bad as it could be.

Rapid pace of price rises 'embedded', forecaster warns

Posted on 14th Jul 2023

Inflation is becoming entrenched, putting pressure on the public finances, the OBR says.

RBA: Australia names first woman to lead its central bank

Posted on 14th Jul 2023

Michele Bullock will succeed Philip Lowe, who has led the Reserve Bank of Australia for seven years.