Inflation

Inflation has risen, primarily due to an increase in household energy bills

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Inflation jumps to 2.3 per cent in sharpest increase for two years

Inflation was lower than expected

Inflation was lower than expected

Bank of England

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UK inflation falls below 2 per cent target for first time in three years

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville speaking to a committee of MSPs at Holyrood on Thursday

Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville speaking to a committee of MSPs at Holyrood on Thursday

Scottish Government

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All devolved Scottish benefits to be raised to mitigate austerity, SNP minister says

The UK Government has said the figures showed many families are still struggling with the cost of living

The UK Government has said the figures showed many families are still struggling with the cost of living

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Inflation rises for first time this year after months of steady decline

The Bank reduced rates from 5.25% to 5%, following a split vote which saw some members of the Monetary Policy Committee prefer to keep the level unchanged

The Bank reduced rates from 5.25% to 5%, following a split vote which saw some members of the Monetary Policy Committee prefer to keep the level unchanged

Bank of England

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Bank of England cuts interest rate for first time since 2020 as inflation eases

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation remained unchanged at 2%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation remained unchanged at 2%, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said

Bank of England

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UK inflation remains at two per cent target for second month in a row

Just weeks before the General Election inflation has returned to the 2% target for the first time in almost three years

Just weeks before the General Election inflation has returned to the 2% target for the first time in almost three years

Bank of England

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UK inflation rate falls to lowest level in almost three years

Rachel Reeves says Rishi Sunak’s claims about inflation are false, but hers don’t stand up to scrutiny either

Rachel Reeves says Rishi Sunak’s claims about inflation are false, but hers don’t stand up to scrutiny either

Bank of England

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Rachel Reeves displays economic illiteracy when discussion inflation

Rishi Sunak welcomed the latest inflation figures

Rishi Sunak welcomed the latest inflation figures

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Rishi Sunak told 'cost of living crisis not over' as inflation eases

Jeremy Hunt welcomed the latest figures, although inflation still remains higher than what was predicted

Jeremy Hunt welcomed the latest figures, although inflation still remains higher than what was predicted

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UK inflation drops slightly but remains higher than predicted

Jeremy Hunt said the scene was set for 'better economic conditions'

Jeremy Hunt said the scene was set for 'better economic conditions'

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Inflation slows by more than expected but prices remain high

The Bank of England is keeping interest rates high unnecessarily, argues Richard Murphy

The Bank of England is keeping interest rates high unnecessarily, argues Richard Murphy

Bank of England

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How the Bank of England's arrogance is making the case for independence

Export sales in Scotland are up on last year and are set to continue to grow

Export sales in Scotland are up on last year and are set to continue to grow

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Profits of Scottish businesses outstripping UK average, figures show

Economists say a rise in tobacco duty helped cause the increase in inflation

Economists say a rise in tobacco duty helped cause the increase in inflation

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Tobacco and alcohol prices drive unexpected rise in UK inflation

Rishi Sunak unveiled five key pledges a year ago

Rishi Sunak unveiled five key pledges a year ago

Here’s how many of Rishi Sunak’s five key pledges have been met one year on

Most economists had been expecting inflation to fall to 4.3% last month

Most economists had been expecting inflation to fall to 4.3% last month

Bank of England

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Inflation falls to lowest level in two years but prices remain high

The UK Government has been celebrating after inflation fell to 4.6% in October

The UK Government has been celebrating after inflation fell to 4.6% in October

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'Beyond crass' for Tories to take credit for inflation fall

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had pledged to halve inflation, but experts say his actions have had little to do with it

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak had pledged to halve inflation, but experts say his actions have had little to do with it

Conservative Party

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'Dubious': Experts undermine Tory boasts as inflation drops below five per cent

The Consumer Prices Index is expected to fall to 4.7% last month, down from 6.7% in September (PA)

The Consumer Prices Index is expected to fall to 4.7% last month, down from 6.7% in September (PA)

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UK inflation set to fall ‘dramatically’ to two year low as energy prices ease

Jeremy Hunt's attempts to halt inflation could result in a recession, experts have warned

Jeremy Hunt's attempts to halt inflation could result in a recession, experts have warned

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Recession 'can't be ruled out' as UK economy shrinks at quickest pace in seven months

Despite the stall in growth, businesses reported an increase in employment for the seventh month running

Despite the stall in growth, businesses reported an increase in employment for the seventh month running

Cost of living crisis

Growth in Scotland's private sector stalls for first time in seven months

Jeremy Hunt insisted that the UK Government's plan to curb inflation was working despite admitting that a

Jeremy Hunt insisted that the UK Government's plan to curb inflation was working despite admitting that a

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Jeremy Hunt admits UK may see inflation 'blip' in September

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pushed back post-Brexit border checks again as he bids to halve inflation

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has pushed back post-Brexit border checks again as he bids to halve inflation

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UK Government quietly concedes Brexit will drive up inflation

The UK is facing a 'very real risk' of recession, according to economists

The UK is facing a 'very real risk' of recession, according to economists

Conservative Party

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UK economy faces 'very real risk' of recession despite inflation slowing, experts say

Inflation slowed amid a fall in energy costs and easing food prices (Yui Mok/PA)

Inflation slowed amid a fall in energy costs and easing food prices (Yui Mok/PA)

Bank of England

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UK inflation slows to 17-month low but remains significantly above target

Inflation has eased but food prices remain at 'very high levels'

Inflation has eased but food prices remain at 'very high levels'

Cost of living crisis

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Inflation eases but food prices remain at 'very high levels'

Homeowners on variable rate mortgages linked to the base rate would see an increase in their payments.

Homeowners on variable rate mortgages linked to the base rate would see an increase in their payments.

Rise in mortgage rates on Thursday looks inescapable, say experts

Decision-makers at the Bank of England are meeting this week to look at rates.

Decision-makers at the Bank of England are meeting this week to look at rates.

Bank of England

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Inflation unchanged in May, heaping further pressure on households

Higher interest rates can lead to higher mortgages for people

Higher interest rates can lead to higher mortgages for people

Bank of England

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Does raising interest rates help inflation and how does this affect mortgages?

Supermarket chief denied they were profiteering

Supermarket chief denied they were profiteering

Cost of living crisis

Tesco boss sees 'encouraging' signs that inflation is easing

The UK will have one of the highest inflation rates of any major developed economy this year

The UK will have one of the highest inflation rates of any major developed economy this year

UK to have one of the highest inflation rates of any developed economy, OECD warns

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Tory government is wedded to Brexit

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Tory government is wedded to Brexit

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Eminent US economist delivers damning verdict on Brexit and UK inflation

Downing Street is understood to be drawing up proposals to advocate for charging the lowest possible amount for some basic products like bread and milk

Downing Street is understood to be drawing up proposals to advocate for charging the lowest possible amount for some basic products like bread and milk

UK Government slated for 'weak approach' to food price cap plans

Scots will find themselves worse off, despite the recent fall in inflation

Scots will find themselves worse off, despite the recent fall in inflation

Economic experts project £800 drop in disposable income for Scots

The country has seen double-digit inflation generally for more than seven months

The country has seen double-digit inflation generally for more than seven months

Cost of living crisis

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As food prices soar to eye-watering levels there is no relief in sight

Jeremy Hunt admitted that food prices still remained too high

Jeremy Hunt admitted that food prices still remained too high

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'Prices still soaring' as inflation rate falls below double figures

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's term has seen interest rates hit a 15-year high of 4.5%

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's term has seen interest rates hit a 15-year high of 4.5%

Bank of England

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'Tory mortgage crisis hits millions' as interest rates hiked to 15-year high

The UK inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic drinks hit 19.1% in March

The UK inflation rate for food and non-alcoholic drinks hit 19.1% in March

Tool tracks how price rises impact YOUR wallet, from travel to groceries

A chief economist working for the Bank of England has said people in the UK 'need to accept' they are poorer

A chief economist working for the Bank of England has said people in the UK 'need to accept' they are poorer

Bank of England

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Households 'need to accept' they're poorer, says Bank of England economist

The economists also warned of further problems in the months ahead

The economists also warned of further problems in the months ahead

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UK on track to be worst-performing G7 economy this year despite IMF upgrade

Jeremy Hunt said the UK Government needs to stick to its plan to halve inflation

Jeremy Hunt said the UK Government needs to stick to its plan to halve inflation

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UK inflation shoots up unexpectedly as vegetable shortages push up food prices

Basement of a bank full of banknotes, at the time of the Mark devaluation, during the economic crisis, Weimar Republic (Germany), 1923.

Basement of a bank full of banknotes, at the time of the Mark devaluation, during the economic crisis, Weimar Republic (Germany), 1923.

UK inflation pales before history's worst – but it’s still bad for the economy

The Bank of England raised inflation rates to their highest level for 14 years

The Bank of England raised inflation rates to their highest level for 14 years

Bank of England

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Bank of England raises interest rates to highest level for 14 years

Jeremy Hunt said halving inflation would be crucial to ensuring the UK continues to grow

Jeremy Hunt said halving inflation would be crucial to ensuring the UK continues to grow

Conservative Party

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'Broken Brexit Britain': UK economy to be beat by Russia in dismal forecast

Jeremy Hunt appeared in a video in a bid to explain how the Tories would bring inflation down

Jeremy Hunt appeared in a video in a bid to explain how the Tories would bring inflation down

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Jeremy Hunt mocked for 'patronising' video explaining inflation

Food prices are at a 45-year high

Food prices are at a 45-year high

Cost of living crisis

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Food prices at 45-year high despite slight dip in inflation, figures show

Is appears Rishi Sunak’s ‘pledge’ is actually nothing more than typical Tory spin

Is appears Rishi Sunak’s ‘pledge’ is actually nothing more than typical Tory spin

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A sudden turnaround as Rishi Sunak claims he can tame inflation

Richard Murphy writes for The National on inflation and pay

Richard Murphy writes for The National on inflation and pay

Bank of England

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Richard Murphy: The UK can absolutely afford inflation-matching pay rises

Food and energy costs have kept up the pressure on households

Food and energy costs have kept up the pressure on households

Cost of living crisis

Inflation dips slightly but food and energy bills keep up pressure on households

Jeremy Hunt said that there is a 'tough road' ahead for people

Jeremy Hunt said that there is a 'tough road' ahead for people

Bank of England

UK economic growth in October a 'false dawn', say experts

Margaret McCall said she'll have to be cold on certain days to have a warm Christmas

Margaret McCall said she'll have to be cold on certain days to have a warm Christmas

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'I don't know how I'll make it through Christmas': Pensioner hit by surging bills

The Tories have upped their membership fee

The Tories have upped their membership fee

Conservative Party

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Here's seven items cheaper and more useful than the new Tory membership fee

Tory MP Vicky Ford said the UK economy was outpacing its G7 neighbours

Tory MP Vicky Ford said the UK economy was outpacing its G7 neighbours

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Tory MP confronted live on air over claim UK is outpacing G7 economies

The ONS revealed inflation jumped to higher than expected in October

The ONS revealed inflation jumped to higher than expected in October

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UK inflation hits 41-year high due to surging energy bills