Interest rates: How the rise affects you and your money
Posted on 24th May 2023
The Bank of England has raised the rate to 4.5% from 4.25%, pushing up mortgage costs.
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What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?
Posted on 24th May 2023
The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.
IMF expects UK economy to avoid recession
Posted on 23rd May 2023
The fund sharply upgrades its growth forecast, but warns inflation remains "stubbornly high".
Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?
Posted on 23rd May 2023
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
IMF: What is it and why does it matter?
Posted on 23rd May 2023
The UK's economic outlook has been upgraded by the IMF, but what does the organisation do?
How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?
Posted on 23rd May 2023
How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?
What is the Bank of England and why does it change interest rates?
Posted on 24th May 2023
The Bank of England put up interest rates to 4.5% as it continues to try to control inflation.
Interest rates: How the rise affects you and your money
Posted on 24th May 2023
The Bank of England has raised the rate to 4.5% from 4.25%, pushing up mortgage costs.
What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?
Posted on 24th May 2023
The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.
UK inflation falls sharply to 8.7% in April
Posted on 24th May 2023
It is the first time that the rate of price rises has fallen below 10% since last August
Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?
Posted on 23rd May 2023
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
IMF expects UK economy to avoid recession
Posted on 23rd May 2023
The fund sharply upgrades its growth forecast, but warns inflation remains "stubbornly high".
IMF: What is it and why does it matter?
Posted on 23rd May 2023
The UK's economic outlook has been upgraded by the IMF, but what does the organisation do?
How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?
Posted on 23rd May 2023
How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?
Long-term sick: How record number is changing UK economy
Posted on 20th May 2023
For every 13 people working one person is long-term sick - and economists say it is harming growth.
Could a US debt default unleash global chaos?
Posted on 20th May 2023
The BBC examines four ways you could be affected if the US fails to reach a deal on its debt.
Energy bills: What can I do if I can't afford to pay?
Posted on 23rd May 2023
If you're struggling to afford your gas and electricity bills, what options are available?
IMF: What is it and why does it matter?
Posted on 23rd May 2023
The UK's economic outlook has been upgraded by the IMF, but what does the organisation do?
How much money is the UK government borrowing, and does it matter?
Posted on 23rd May 2023
How does government borrowing work, and how and when is the money paid back?
Debt costs push UK borrowing higher than expected
Posted on 23rd May 2023
The government borrowed £25.6bn in April, with inflation pushing up interest payments on debt partly to blame.