Inflation has jumped to 3.1%. Here’s why and what will happen next The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation increased to 3.1 per cent in August The Independent UK · Sep 16
Why has inflation increased and will it keep rising? Inflation rose to 3.1% in August amid pressure from the continued conflict in the Middle East. Evening Standard · Sep 16
Higher fuel costs set to drive uptick in August inflation The Office for National Statistics will reveal the latest rate of UK Consumer Prices Index inflation on Wednesday. Evening Standard · Sep 16
UK economy likely to have shrunk in July as retail sales dip and energy bills soar Andy Burnham replaced Keir Starmer in the second half of July but it appears this did not result in a boost to the UK economy The Independent UK · Sep 6
UK economy expected to have dipped in July despite World Cup boost It would represent a downbeat start to the leadership of Andy Burnham, who was appointed Prime Minister during the month. Evening Standard · Sep 6
Europe’s fastest-growing economies in Q2 2026: Who led and who lagged? Eurozone GDP delivered a better-than-expected performance in the second quarter of 2026. But beneath the headline, Europe’s growth story looks increasingly uneven across member states. Euronews · Jul 30
Inflation expected to remain at 3% before Middle East conflict sparks jump Analysts are expecting CPI to have held relatively steady in February, or dipped slightly, from the 3% level recorded in January. Evening Standard · Mar 24
UK inflation steady pre-Iran war but cost-of-living ‘hump’ on horizon The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation has been gradually easing back towards the Bank of England’s 2% target level since last summer. Evening Standard · Mar 20
UK inflation steady but experts warn of cost-of-living ‘twist’ in months ahead The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation for last month will be published on Wednesday The Independent UK · Mar 20
UK economy set to have recorded modest growth amid budget concerns The Office for National Statistics will reveal the latest UK GDP data on Thursday. Evening Standard · Feb 11
UK economy set to have recorded modest growth amid budget concerns The Office for National Statistics will reveal the latest UK GDP data on Thursday. Evening Standard · Feb 8
UK economy boost set to be announced as budget uncertainty fades The Office for National Statistics is set to reveal the latest UK GDP data on Thursday The Independent UK · Feb 8
UK economy set to have returned to growth despite budget caution Monthly UK GDP (gross domestic product) is expected to have risen by 0.2% in November. Evening Standard · Jan 9
UK inflation expected to jump to 21-month high of 4% Economists predict higher motor fuel and airfare prices would have helped drive inflation to 4% in September. Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2025
Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025 Inflation expected to jump to highest since January last year Economists have predicted that Consumer Prices Index inflation will have hit 4% in September.
Fortune · Sep 25, 2025 The August home sales mystery: Top analyst says 'implausible' housing market data 'defies credulity' Pantheon Macroeconomics' Oliver Allen says it's "inexplicable" that new home sales would jump to their highest level in more than three years all of a sudden.
Fortune · Jul 11, 2025 In Trumpworld, the stock markets say that tomorrow never comes Thus the markets remain buoyant despite the apparent dangers.
Fortune · Jun 21, 2025 Fed governor breaks ranks and says rate cuts could resume next month to prevent further cracks in the job market “If you’re starting to worry about the downside risk to the labor market, move now, don’t wait,” Waller told CNBC.
Evening Standard · Jun 3, 2025 Blue chips edge higher amid gains on Wall Street The FTSE 100 index closed up 12.76 points, 0.2%, at 8,787.02.
International Business Times · Mar 7, 2025 US Hiring Misses Expectations In February, Jobs Market Sees Pressure The United States added fewer jobs than expected in February and the unemployment rate ticked up, government data showed Friday, while analysts warn cracks are appearing in the labor market as President Donald Trump returned to office.
Kiplinger · Feb 5, 2025 Stock Market Today: Stocks Waver as Big Tech Slumps on Spending Concerns Markets seesawed amid worries over massive costs for artificial intelligence and mixed economic news.
Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025 Why has inflation fallen and why is this good news for the Government? The latest data has raised expectations that the Bank of England could cut UK interest rates again next month.
Evening Standard · Jan 14, 2025 December inflation set to stay at 2.6% in ‘reprieve’ for UK economy The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation is expected to have come in at 2.6% last month, unchanged from November.
Evening Standard · Jan 7, 2025 Growth in UK construction sector slows to six-month low as housebuilding drags The latest S&P Global construction purchasing managers’ index (PMI) scored 53.3 in December, down from 55.2 in November.
Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024 UK interest rates set to be held at 4.75% after inflation rises again The Bank of England will announce the results of its next policy decision on Thursday.