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Paddington and Attenborough revealed as public’s top banknote designs after ‘woke’ criticism

The Bank of England is set to replace historical figures on its next series of banknotes

The Independent UK

ECB interest rate dilemma: Eurozone growth stalls as Iran war fuels inflation

The European Central Bank faces heightened uncertainty ahead of next week’s rate decision, with President Christine Lagarde warning the "stop-start nature" of the Iran war is making the economic outlook harder to assess.

Euronews

Bank of England set to hold interest rates despite Iran war pushing up inflation

Economists have however suggested that continued inflationary pressure could lead to a rate hike in the summer.

Evening Standard

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UK braces for price rises driven by Iran war as economic confidence plummets

Consumer confidence hit its lowest level since October 2023 this month, with surveys showing the cost pressures companies are facing

The Guardian - UK

What rising inflation rate means for your money

The Iran war has sent inflation higher again and interest rates could yet follow

The Independent UK

UK inflation hits 3.3% as Iran war drives energy costs higher

British consumer prices rose at a faster pace in March, reaching 3.3% as the ongoing Iran war sent fuel prices soaring. The data has forced markets to reassess expectations for the Bank of England, with a previously anticipated interest rate cut next week now looking very unlikely.

Euronews

UK inflation rises in March as prices at the pump spike higher after Iran war

Inflation in the U.K. climbed in March, driven by a sharp rise in fuel prices following the Iran war

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Trump's Iran war causes sharp UK inflation rise as headline rate jumps to 3.3%

Inflation jumped from 3% in February to 3.3% in March

Evening Standard

UK inflation set to rise after Middle East conflict pushed up fuel prices

Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation is expected to have risen to 3.3% in March, according to a consensus of experts.

Evening Standard

UK unemployment shows surprise fall to 4.9% as pay growth drops to lowest in five years

Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold as Iran war casts shadow over labour market

The Guardian - UK

French man, 86, issues historic apology for family’s role in transatlantic slavery

Pierre Guillon de Prince believed to be first in France to formally apologise for ancestors’ connections to slavery

The Guardian - UK

UK Shoppers Warned: AI Could Push Grocery Prices Up or Down Based on Weather, Demand and Time of Day

UK supermarkets are preparing for a shift toward AI-driven dynamic pricing as electronic shelf labels (ESLs) are rolled out across major stores.

International Business Times UK

Bank will not rush into moving rates despite ‘big energy shock’, says Bailey

The Bank of England boss said the energy shock will push up prices across the world.

Evening Standard

UK ‘headed for stagflation’ as economy flatlines and inflation bites due to Iran war

Stagflation – a combination of rising inflation, higher unemployment and low or zero economic growth – is seen as a ‘worst of both worlds’ scenario

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Evening Standard

Surge pricing could be coming to supermarkets, Bank of England warns as digital displays tested

There is no evidence to suggest that UK supermarkets are using algorithm-driven dynamic pricing at present, but they are testing digital price displays

The Guardian - UK

UK house prices fall in March amid uncertain impact of Middle East conflict

Average price dips back below £300,000 after higher energy costs have knock-on effect on mortgage rates

The Conversation

Why the war in Iran will make your UK mortgage more expensive

The war in Iran is affecting the cost of living around the world. In the UK, it is leading to higher energy prices, weaker economic growth and a more expensive future.

The Independent UK

JP Morgan Chase head warns of unexpected global interest rate shocks as a result of Iran war

Jamie Dimon also appears to criticise Donald Trump for distancing the US from its allies

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The Guardian - UK

Higher energy costs from Iran war could threaten fragile economics of AI boom

Industry with business model not yet firmly established and investments financed by huge debts is particularly at risk

The Guardian - UK

Trump’s trade war put the UK on the back foot. His actual war may break us

The government looks ill prepared for the coming stagflation storm – its ‘keep calm and carry on’ approach won’t survive a blast of reality, says Guardian columnist Larry Elliott

Evening Standard

Around 1.3m households face higher mortgages due to Iran war, warns Bank

The Bank of England’s latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) said the UK economic outlook has ‘deteriorated’.

The Independent UK

More than a million households face higher mortgages due to Iran war, warns Bank of England

The Bank of England’s latest Financial Stability Report (FSR) said the UK economic outlook has ‘deteriorated’

The Guardian - UK

Banknotes should depict flora and fungi, not just animals

Letter: The Bank of England has got an opportunity to bring these vital species into the spotlight, says Nicola Hutchinson

The Guardian - UK

UK government borrowing costs hit 5% as Iran war fuels bond market sell-off

Yields on 10-year debt reach highest since the 2008 financial crisis, raising concerns of faster interest rate rises

Evening Standard

Bird lover calls for pigeons to appear on £20 banknotes as they're 'national treasures'

Tom Charter, 29, believes pigeons' contribution during the Second World War means the birds have earned a place on our banknotes

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