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UK inflation rate rises again in new cost of living blow - how it affects you
Inflation shows how the price of goods and services have changed over time and the Bank of England is set a target of keeping ...
Will interest rates be cut in August? The key factors for the Bank of England and 2025 predictions
Many analysts still expect two rate cuts between now and the end of 2025, one in August and one in November, to bring the base rate down to 3.75 per cent. Rob Clarry, investment strategist at Evelyn ...
Bank of England 'should continue' to cut interest rates as inflation warning issued
There “doesn’t seem to be enough" in the new high inflation numbers "to derail an interest rate cut in August,” according to ...
Bank boss ready to cut rates if job market slows
The Bank of England is prepared to make larger interest rate cuts if the job market shows signs of slowing down, its governor ...
If interest rates fall, could the 3 per cent mortgage make a comeback?
The governor of the Bank of England has hinted at a cut in rates thanks to the government’s decision to tax jobs. James Moore ...
UK inflation rate sees unexpected rise to 3.6% - what it means for your money
The rate has increased to its highest level since January 2024 as a result of food prices and fuel costs and is likely to ...
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UK unemployment reaches 4.7% as labour market cools, raising pressure for Bank of England rate cut
UK unemployment rose to 4.7% in May 2025, its highest in four years, as wage growth slowed and payrolls fell—adding pressure on the Bank of England to cut interest rates in August.
Households face new squeeze as June inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6%
Food and drink prices were up 4.5% in the year to June, the third consecutive increase in the annual rate suggesting that the ...