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Inflation holds at 3% in ‘calm before the storm’ of Iran war

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation was unchanged from the 3% level reported in January.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

Average two-year mortgage rates are now higher than typical five-year deals

The conflict in the Middle East is causing concerns over path of interest rate setting, Moneyfacts said.

Evening Standard · Mar 25

Average five-year fixed mortgages now cheaper than two-year deals

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the average house price increased by 1.3 per cent

The Independent UK · Mar 25

Government borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 recession as pressure on UK economy increases

The UK is now on track to slightly undershoot the OBR’s full-year borrowing forecast

The Independent UK · Mar 20

Unemployment total in London surges to equivalent of a city the size of Leicester

London’s jobless total has risen far faster than almost any other region since Labour came to power

Evening Standard · Mar 19

Wage growth falls to lowest level for five years but Iran war will stall interest rate cut

The Office for National Statistics said regular earnings growth fell back to 3.8% in the three months to January

The Independent UK · Mar 19

Wage growth tumbles to lowest level for more than five years – ONS

The Office for National Statistics said regular earnings growth fell back to 3.8% in the three months to January.

Evening Standard · Mar 19

UK pay growth sinks to five-year low as younger workers hit by hiring slowdown

Unemployment holds steady, but Bank of England is unlikely to be convinced by ONS data to cut interest rates

The Guardian - UK · Mar 19

Reeves to push for ‘deeper relationship with the EU’ as she makes major AI pledge

Chancellor to push for stronger EU ties in bid to grow Britain’s economy

The Independent UK · Mar 16

Sobering times: alcohol-free beer added to UK inflation basket

Hummus and pet grooming also join list of goods and services used to help judge the impact of rising prices

The Guardian - UK · Mar 16