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What is the UK inflation rate and how does it affect me?

Posted on 22nd Mar 2024

The rate at which prices are rising has dropped from record highs, but remains above the 2% target.

Mortgage arrears up sharply with landlords hit hard

Posted on 9th Nov 2023

Rising interest rates have put pressure on homeowners and landlords, with more now falling behind on payments.

What are the new rules for fitting energy pre-payment meters?

Posted on 8th Nov 2023

Energy regulator Ofgem say companies can fit pre-payment meters in customer's homes under new rules.

Toys: Parents to buy late and give early this Christmas

Posted on 8th Nov 2023

Pressure on family budgets could mean a late rush for Christmas gifts - but toy shops are back in favour.

House prices rise for first time in six months, says Halifax

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Halifax says fewer homes for sale lifted prices, but they are expected to fall in the coming months.

What are the new rules for fitting energy pre-payment meters?

Posted on 8th Nov 2023

Energy regulator Ofgem say companies can fit pre-payment meters in customer's homes under new rules.

Toys: Parents to buy late and give early this Christmas

Posted on 8th Nov 2023

Pressure on family budgets could mean a late rush for Christmas gifts - but toy shops are back in favour.

House prices rise for first time in six months, says Halifax

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Halifax says fewer homes for sale lifted prices, but they are expected to fall in the coming months.

Bank holds interest rates and warns it's too early to cut

Posted on 3rd Nov 2023

The UK is expected to see zero growth until 2025, but the Bank says it's too early to cut interest rates.

House prices rise for first time in six months, says Halifax

Posted on 7th Nov 2023

Halifax says fewer homes for sale lifted prices but they are expected to fall in the coming months.

Bank holds interest rates and warns it's too early to cut

Posted on 3rd 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.

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.

Bank holds interest rates and warns it's too early to cut

Posted on 3rd 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.

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.