‘Cause for concern’ as UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3%
The BoE will be trying to avoid stagflation as economic growth becomes a top priority for future rate cuts
Office for National Statistics
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Inflation rises to 2.6% as fuel prices mount
The Consumer Price Index rose yet again in November as fuel costs increased, making an interest rate cut unlikely
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UK wage growth ‘ticks stubbornly along’ at 4.8%
‘Significant slowdown in employee pay’ on the horizon, Quilter’s James warns
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Are UK finances at ‘breaking point’ ahead of the Autumn Budget?
Industry anticipates budget moves in light of UK borrowing reaching £16.6bn for September
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UK unemployment data carves a ‘clear path’ for Bank of England
Wage growth slows but unemployment rate decreases
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UK unemployment falls to 4.2% while year-on-year pay rises slow
Unemployment levels came in 20 basis points lower than the Bank of England’s forecast
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UK GDP ‘grinds to a halt’ in April due to poor weather
UK rainfall during April was 155% higher than the long-term average
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Unemployment rises and job vacancies fall in UK labour market data
Latest data could ‘put a dampener’ on hope of a summer rate cut
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Could strong wage growth deter a summer rate cut?
The 2% uptick in real earnings ‘will be of concern to the Bank of England’
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Higher-than-expected UK borrowing could spoil chance for pre-election tax cut
Government borrowing was £6.6bn above target, giving the Chancellor less room for tax cuts
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UK GDP rises in February after technical recession
Industry commentators weigh in on UK GDP growth and how it could influence interest rate decisions
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Could UK GDP uptick finally improve sentiment on UK equities?
Industry commentators weigh in on UK GDP growth