Finance

UK inflation: Slowing food prices drive surprise fall

Posted on 20th Sep 2023

Prices are now rising at their slowest rate in a year-and-a-half with inflation falling to 6.7% in August.

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

Posted on 20th Sep 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 20th Sep 2023

The Bank of England has put up interest rates to 5.25% as it tries to control inflation.

July luggage founder: 'You've got 30,000 days to live'

Posted on 20th Sep 2023

Australian serial entrepreneur Athan Didaskalou discusses the motivational quote that inspired him.

proof' bank accounts being closed over views, says watchdog

Posted on 19th Sep 2023

The City watchdog's findings follow a row over threats to close Nigel Farage's bank account.

UK inflation forecast to be highest of advanced economies

Posted on 19th Sep 2023

Prices will rise faster in the UK than any other G7 country this year, a forecast suggests.

Warning over fuel prices as oil hits 10-month high

Posted on 19th Sep 2023

The price of a barrel of oil rose above $95 on Tuesday, stoking fears it could impact inflation.

Rental prices rise at fastest rate for nine years, figures show

Posted on 18th Sep 2023

Estate agent Hamptons says the cost has risen more in the last year than it did in the four years to 2019.

China police detain staff at Evergrande wealth unit

Posted on 18th Sep 2023

Investors have been called on to report any cases of suspected fraud in the ongoing investigation.

New tax divides India's booming computer games sector

Posted on 18th Sep 2023

The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games.

What will happen next for Wilko and its workers?

Posted on 17th Sep 2023

The retailer has collapsed and will disappear from the High Street, but will continue online.

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

Posted on 20th Sep 2023

The Bank of England has put up interest rates to 5.25% as it tries to control inflation.

UK inflation in surprise fall in August

Posted on 20th Sep 2023

Inflation falls for the third month in a row in August, official figures show.

July luggage founder: 'You've got 30,000 days to live'

Posted on 20th Sep 2023

Australian serial entrepreneur Athan Didaskalou discusses the motivational quote that inspired him.

proof' bank accounts being closed over views, says watchdog

Posted on 19th Sep 2023

The City watchdog's findings follow a row over threats to close Nigel Farage's bank account.

UK inflation forecast to be highest of advanced economies

Posted on 19th Sep 2023

Prices will rise faster in the UK than any other G7 country this year, a forecast suggests.

Warning over fuel prices as oil hits 10-month high

Posted on 19th Sep 2023

The price of a barrel of oil rose above $95 on Tuesday, stoking fears it could impact inflation.

Rental prices rise at fastest rate for nine years, figures show

Posted on 18th Sep 2023

Estate agent Hamptons says the cost has risen more in the last year than it did in the four years to 2019.

China police detain staff at Evergrande wealth unit

Posted on 18th Sep 2023

Investors have been called on to report any cases of suspected fraud in the ongoing investigation.

New tax divides India's booming computer games sector

Posted on 18th Sep 2023

The Indian government's forthcoming tax on the industry doesn't apply to all types of games.