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Inflation falls to lowest rate since 2021 in UK
Inflation has fallen to 3.2%, the lowest rate since September 2021 and driven by prices dropping for food items like meat, crumpets and chocolate biscuits. But forecasters had hoped it would fall by more. And that’s intensified concerns that the Bank of England may delay any interest rate cuts to later in the year.
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Is fall in inflation sign of economic turning point?
Is the fall in inflation a sign of the turning point in our economy which the government keeps talking about?
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As inflation hits lowest level since 2021, how’s this business fairing?
Inflation eased back by more than expected last month to its lowest level since September 2021. Official figures showed Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3.4 per cent in February, boosting hopes that a cut in interest rates could happen within months. The rate is down from 4 per cent in January, thanks to the…
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Crisps, crackers and cake prices steady inflation
Inflation has held steady at four percent – surprising many economists, who expected rising energy bills to push it up last month.
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Unexpected inflation rise could delay interest rate cuts
There’s been an unexpected increase in the rate of inflation. It’s the first rise in inflation for 10 months and could mean that the Bank of England delays any cuts in interest rates this year.
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FactCheck: what is the UK’s new inflation rate, why has it risen and how is it calculated?
Inflation has risen unexpectedly for the first time in almost a year. FactCheck takes a look.
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‘Inflation may be coming down, but the cost of living crisis is far from over’, says executive director of progressive think tank
Earlier we spoke to Carys Roberts, the executive director of the progressive think tank the IPPR. We began by asking her if she thought the latest inflation figures were good news.
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Inflation at its lowest level for over two years
Inflation fell faster than expected last month, to 3.9%, bringing it down to its lowest level for over two years. Falling fuel prices and slower rises in food prices were the cause.
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UK inflation falls to lowest level for more than two years, but are prices getting cheaper?
UK inflation has fallen sharply to 4.6% in October, according to new figures – its lowest level for more than two years.
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Inflation falls unexpectedly, raising hopes for business
Inflation has fallen unexpectedly, raising hopes that financial pressure on families and businesses may be easing.
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How does the UK’s inflation compare to the rest of the world?
Well, it’s not just the UK. Rising prices have been causing problems for other developed economies too.
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‘We still have real challenges we need to grip to get core inflation down,’ says Chief Secretary to the Treasury
We spoke to John Glen, Chief Secretary to the Treasury, and began by asking him why core inflation, which excludes energy and food, remains so high.
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Inflation falls to 6.8% but prices remain high
Inflation is down, falling just over 1% last month, but prices are continuing to rise – just more slowly than they were before.
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Wage inflation means interest rates will go higher and stay high longer, says Cambridge economist
We spoke to economist Mohamed El-Erian, formerly the CEO of the giant bond traders PIMCO, now president of Queen’s College, Cambridge.
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Will wage growth mean higher inflation and interest rate hike?
New official figures show that wage increases have hit a record level.
