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How inflation rebound is set to affect UK interest rates

Most economists expect rates to be left unchanged when the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announces its next decision later this week

The Independent UK · Feb 1

Why has inflation risen and what does it mean for households?

July’s inflation rate of 3.8% means that if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.80.

Evening Standard · Aug 20, 2025

UK transport secretary calls HS2 an ‘appalling mess’ as she confirms delay - as it happened

Heidi Alexander vows to ‘sort out’ HS2 project which is delayed beyond 2033; UK inflation dips to 3.4%

The Guardian - UK · Jun 18, 2025

Voices: Strong GDP growth is unexpected good news for Rachel Reeves – but there’s a ‘but’…

COMMENT : The boost to the British economy from a jump in exports to the US will be short-lived – thanks to Trump’s trade war over tariffs, says James Moore

The Independent UK · Apr 11, 2025

Surprise fall in food prices raises hopes for interest rate cut

City markets are now pricing in a 55% likelihood the Bank of England will start cutting rates as soon as June. 

Evening Standard · Feb 14, 2024

Africa's Large Birds Of Prey Facing 'Extinction Crisis': Study

The flamboyantly plumed Secretary Bird and the serpent-catching Snake Eagle are among dozens of Africa's large birds of prey facing a human-driven "extinction crisis" researchers said on Thursday.

International Business Times · Jan 4, 2024

Inflation rate set to rise again as Bank of England decision on interest rates looms

Core inflation, which excludes food and energy prices, fell to 6.2 per cent, shocking economists and likely putting an interest rate pause on the table when the Bank of England meets on Thursday

Evening Standard · Sep 18, 2023

UK inflation dips but food prices rise 17% amid squeeze on low-income families

Annual rate falls in December, although it remains at one of the highest levels in 40 years

The Guardian - UK · Jan 18, 2023

Shaws the Drapers shoppers in Bristol 'gutted' as chain enters liquidation and stores close

The announcement was reportedly made to staff in an email

Bristol Post · Dec 30, 2022

Shaws the Drapers enters liquidation after 110 years of trading

The company has been trading since 1912 and had 28 stores

Wales Online · Dec 27, 2022