Unemployment rises but strong wage growth puts Bank of England in a quandary
Joblessness edged up by 0.1% in August to 4.3%
UK economy
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Bank of England’s ‘war on enemy number one’ continues with 14th hike
The Bank hiked by 0.25% to a rate of 5.25%
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Weekly outlook: ONS to reveal UK inflation data and Ocado reports
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 17 July
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UK GDP falls by less than forecast despite extra bank holiday
The economy contracted by 0.1% in May
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Record 7.3% wage growth feeds further inflation fears
Bank of England ‘to remain in hiking mode’ following UK unemployment data
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BoE will damage economy if rates move higher again
Former Lloyds Bank chief economist shares his views on UK economy at Responsible Pathway
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UK GDP rise keeps further rate hikes in play
April’s figure represents a reversal of the decline seen in March
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Unemployment rises as rate hikes squeeze the economy
The proportion of people out of work in the UK has risen to 3.9%
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Inflation edges down but Bank of England left with difficult dilemma on rates
High food costs have counterbalanced price falls elsewhere in the economy
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Economic growth stalls in February as strikes take a toll
Flatlining economy adds to likelihood interest rates have peaked
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GDP growth a false dawn for the UK economy
Industry commentators remain unconvinced by October’s 0.5% rise
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