CBI says businesses plan to cut jobs and raise prices while debt charity says millions are ‘facing worries’The government is under growing pressure to get momentum back into the economy amid warnings that businesses...
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Read MoreUK chancellor has had tough week but latest figure sends yield of UK government bonds tumblingRachel Reeves has been handed breathing space after better-than-expected inflation figures raised expectations for a Bank of England...
Read MoreONS data shows CPI below reading of 2.6% in November, meaning prices rose at a slower rateUK inflation unexpectedly fell in December, handing some breathing space to the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, after a week of turbulence in...
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Read MoreCentral bank downgrades growth forecast amid threat from budget fallout, rising inflation and Trump trade tariffsInflation fears trump growth concerns among MPC membersThe Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold as it...
Read MoreDecision to leave borrowing costs at 4.75% was widely forecast, despite worsening picture for economy and jobs• Business live – latest updatesThe Bank of England has kept interest rates on hold amid concerns over...
Read MoreAnnual rate increases to 2.6% in November, driven by rising cost of groceries and hike in tobacco duty in budgetBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation has risen to its highest level in eight months, adding to pressure...
Read MoreBlow to Labour growth hopes as poll finds demand for staff falling at ‘sharp and accelerated pace’, particularly in permanent rolesThe number of job vacancies in November fell at the fastest rate since the start of...
Read MoreThe government claims to be fixing the economy but households may face more pressure in the months ahead Labour swept to power in the wake of a cost of living crisis that hit households hard, with the price of food and energy...
Read MoreLevel is above Bank of England target as retailers issue warning of more prices rises on wayInflation increased to 2.3% in October, heaping pressure on the Bank of England to delay further interest rate cuts until next...
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