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Rishi Sunak: The Star Wars fan turned political force

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

After a year in office, the prime minister is attempting to change his image ahead of an election.

Food prices see first fall for two years as stores compete

Posted on 3rd Oct 2023

Competition among supermarkets led to the first monthly drop in food prices since 2021, an industry body says.

House price falls expected into new year, Halifax says

Posted on 6th Oct 2023

The UK's biggest mortgage lender says prices are still falling, but the rate of reduction has slowed.

HS2: Why Rishi Sunak's big gamble may not pay off

Posted on 5th Oct 2023

Rishi Sunak is taking an economic risk by spending money on everyday transport upgrades instead of a grand project.

Petrol prices rise for fourth month in a row - RAC

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

The RAC claims drivers are being overcharged for petrol but retailers say they have higher costs.

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

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

The rate at which prices are rising has fallen but remains well above the 2% inflation target.

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

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

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

Rishi Sunak: The Star Wars fan turned political force

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

After a year in office, the prime minister is attempting to change his image ahead of an election.

Food prices see first fall for two years as stores compete

Posted on 3rd Oct 2023

Competition among supermarkets led to the first monthly drop in food prices since 2021, an industry body says.

HS2: Why Rishi Sunak's big gamble may not pay off

Posted on 5th Oct 2023

Rishi Sunak is taking an economic risk by spending money on everyday transport upgrades instead of a grand project.

Petrol prices rise for fourth month in a row - RAC

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

The RAC claims drivers are being overcharged for petrol but retailers say they have higher costs.

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

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

The rate at which prices are rising has fallen but remains well above the 2% inflation target.

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

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

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

Rishi Sunak: The Star Wars fan turned political force

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

After a year in office, the prime minister is attempting to change his image ahead of an election.

Food prices see first fall for two years as stores compete

Posted on 3rd Oct 2023

Competition among supermarkets led to the first monthly drop in food prices since 2021, an industry body says.

Train strikes set to cause travel disruption

Posted on 30th Sep 2023

Aslef union members are walking out in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions.

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

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

The rate at which prices are rising has fallen but remains well above the 2% inflation target.

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

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

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

Rishi Sunak: The Star Wars fan turned political force

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

After a year in office, the prime minister is attempting to change his image ahead of an election.

Petrol prices rise for fourth month in a row - RAC

Posted on 4th Oct 2023

The RAC claims drivers are being overcharged for petrol but retailers say they have higher costs.