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Posts with Tag: UK economy

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

Posted on 19th Jul 2023

The Bank of England has put up interest rates to 5% as it tries to control inflation.

UK inflation and interest rates high - how do other economies compare?

Posted on 23rd Jul 2023

UK inflation and interest rates are high but if you include growth, jobs and taxes its a mixed picture.

Government borrows less than expected in June

Posted on 21st Jul 2023

Public finances are boosted by tax receipts and lower interest payments but figures remain high.

Virgin Money to shut a third of its UK bank branches

Posted on 21st Jul 2023

The firm says 255 workers will be at risk of redundancy at the 39 stores due for closure.

Premier Foods will not raise prices for rest of year

Posted on 20th Jul 2023

The maker of Mr Kipling cakes says it believes recent input cost inflation is "past its peak".

Interest rates: How a rise affects you and your money

Posted on 19th Jul 2023

The Bank of England has raised rates to 5% from 4.5% to control price rises.

Interest rates: Big rise less likely after inflation surprise

Posted on 19th Jul 2023

The Bank of England is under less pressure to put up interest rates after inflation fell from 8.7% to 7.9% in June.

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

Posted on 19th Jul 2023

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

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

Posted on 19th Jul 2023

The Bank of England has put up interest rates to 5% as it tries to control inflation.

Government borrows less than expected in June

Posted on 21st Jul 2023

Public finances are boosted by tax receipts and lower interest payments but figures remain high.

Virgin Money to shut a third of its UK bank branches

Posted on 21st Jul 2023

The firm says 255 workers will be at risk of redundancy at the 39 stores due for closure.

Premier Foods will not raise prices for rest of year

Posted on 20th Jul 2023

The maker of Mr Kipling cakes says it believes recent input cost inflation is "past its peak".

Interest rates: How a rise affects you and your money

Posted on 19th Jul 2023

The Bank of England has raised rates to 5% from 4.5% to control price rises.

Interest rates: Big rise less likely after inflation surprise

Posted on 19th Jul 2023

The Bank of England is under less pressure to put up interest rates after inflation fell from 8.7% to 7.9% in June.

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

Posted on 19th Jul 2023

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

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

Posted on 19th Jul 2023

The Bank of England has put up interest rates to 5% as it tries to control inflation.

Government borrowing falls to £18.5bn in June

Posted on 21st Jul 2023

Public finances are boosted by tax receipts and lower interest payments but figures remain high.

Virgin Money to shut a third of its UK bank branches

Posted on 21st Jul 2023

The firm says 255 workers will be at risk of redundancy at the 39 stores due for closure.

Premier Foods will not raise prices for rest of year

Posted on 20th Jul 2023

The maker of Mr Kipling cakes says it believes recent input cost inflation is "past its peak".

Interest rates: How a rise affects you and your money

Posted on 19th Jul 2023

The Bank of England has raised rates to 5% from 4.5% to control price rises.