GDP grows by surprising amount but it could be last uptick for a while The figure is better than had been expected by economists.

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Bank of England boss Bailey says he won’t rush interest rate rises - BBC News #BOE

UK inflation held at 3% before global energy price hit from Iran war February annual rate in line with expectations, but Food and Drink Federation fears it is ‘calm before storm’

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Unemployment remains at highest rate in five years UK unemployment has remained at the highest rate in five years, new official figures show.

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Zero growth in January as economic outlook clouded by war-linked inflation threat UK growth remains weak and is under further pressure as the Middle East conflict brings the threat of a fresh wave of energy-led inflation.

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FTSE 100 Live: Traders Now See a BOE Rate Hike as Likely This Year

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Record-breaking budget surplus as government's tax income rises There's good news for the chancellor but the road ahead is not without risks for the public finances.

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Interest rate cut even more likely next month as inflation falls The borrowing rate is expected to hit 3.5% next month and become even cheaper in September.

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UK Inflation Falls to 10-Month Low as BOE Mulls March Rate Cut UK inflation dropped to its lowest level since March 2025, bolstering the case for an interest rate cut when the Bank of England meets next month.

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UK unemployment rate rises to 5.2%, the highest level in nearly five years Figure from ONS will be closely watched by Bank of England as it makes interest rates decision * Business live – latest updates Unemployment in the UK has risen to 5.2%, the highest level in nearly five years, official figures have revealed. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the rate of unemployment was 5.2% in the three months to the end of December, the highest rate since the quarter to January 2021. This was in line with what economists had been expecting and was up from 5.1% in the three months to November. Continue reading...

UK unemployment rate rises to 5.2%, the highest level in nearly five years

Unemployment hits highest rate in nearly five years Getting a job is even harder than before, as redundancies increase and the number of unemployed people per vacancy is at a new post-pandemic high.

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UK economy grew by just 0.1% in final months of 2025

The UK economy eked out growth of just 0.1 per cent in the final three months of last year amid tax increases at the November budget and a Christmas interest rates cut by the Bank of England

Bank of England expected to hold rates amid conflicting signals on UK economy

Federal Reserve signals no rush to cut interest rates as US economy powers ahead

Trump calls off tariffs and hails Greenland deal ‘for all Nato nations’ The president ruled out the use of force to take the island from Denmark after meeting with world leaders in Davos

Trump calls off tariffs and hails Greenland deal ‘for all Nato nations’

US president rules out seizing the Arctic island from Denmark by force as he addressed world leaders in Davos ⬇️

UK Budget Deficit Narrowed More Than Forecast in December UK government borrowing fell more than expected in December, helping Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves in her bid to bring the public finances under control.

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Live Updates: Trump Drops European Tariff Threat Over Greenland After NATO Meeting

Breaking News: President Trump dropped his threat to impose tariffs on European allies as part of a pressure campaign to gain control of Greenland.

UK inflation rises to 3.4%, the first increase in six months

BREAKING 🔺UK inflation rose more than expected for the first time in six months over Christmas, fuelled by an uptick in air fares and tobacco prices, official figures showed

UK inflation rises more than expected to 3.4% in December Figure comes as investors await Bank of England’s next decision on interest rates

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Rate of price increases ticks up more than expected, ONS figures show Higher food costs, more tax on cigarettes and costlier air fares all contributed to the increase.

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UK economy grew by better-than-expected 0.3% in November despite budget uncertainty ONS says GDP expanded in news that is unlikely to deter Bank of England from making more interest rate cuts * Business live – latest updates The UK economy grew by a stronger than expected 0.3% in November despite uncertainty around the chancellor Rachel Reeves’s budget, official figures show. Figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) on Thursday showed the improvement, up from a 0.1% fall in October. Continue reading...

UK economy grew by better-than-expected 0.3% in November despite budget uncertainty

Economy records 0.3% growth in November The UK economy recorded growth of 0.3% in November, according to official figures, showing an improvement for output at a time when households and businesses were anxiously awaiting details of the bud...

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Bank of England cuts rates after tight vote but signals caution about further moves The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday after a narrow vote by policymakers, but it signalled that the already gradual pace of lowering borrowing costs might slow further.

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Sharp inflation slowdown leaves door to interest rate cut wide open A supermarket price war helps the headline rate of inflation ease by more than predicted, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics.

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Inflation falls more than expected to 3.2% as official figures released – latest Inflation falls more than expected to 3.2% as official figures released – latest

Inflation falls more than expected to 3.2% as official figures released – latest

UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1% in latest ONS data - latest

UK unemployment rate rises to 5.1% in latest ONS data

Unemployment rate jumps again, with young people worst affected At 5.1%, the rate is up by a full percentage point under Labour following April's tax hike on employment and surge in minimum pay rates.

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Bank of England poised to slash interest rates — City AM The Bank of England is expected to cut interest rates by 25 basis points to their lowest level in nearly two years at a crunch decision next Thursday.

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Bank of England poised to slash interest rates - City AM

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