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UK inflation hits lowest point in over two years

UK inflation has dropped to its lowest level over two years, at 3.4% for the year leading up to February.
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‘Pot for Life’ will this new scheme solve the UK’s pension crisis? 

The UK faces a pension crisis, with state pensions now funded on a pay-as-you-go basis.

Rises in core inflation and how this affects UK businesses

Rising core inflation is intensifying the UK's cost of living crisis, straining businesses. The country hasn't witnessed such high inflation since the 1980s, burdening many enterprises.
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The collapsing healthcare system in Sudan threatens children’s lives

Children are dying due to the failing healthcare system in Sudan, according to the World Health Organisation. What needs to change?
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UK predicted to lead G7 Nations in inflation rate

The UK is set to experience the highest inflation rate among the advanced G7 economies in the current year.
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Increasing food inflation and the impact on supermarkets

Figures from the Office for National Statistics show that UK food inflation in March and April 2023 was the highest in more than 45 years.
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UK basic wage surge sparks inflation concerns

The UK basic wage growth has reached a new record high, posing challenges for the Bank of England (BoE) amid concerns about long-term inflation pressures.
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Is the Bank of England’s plan to curb UK inflation really working?

The government is currently supporting the BoE’s stance of continuing to raise interest rates to stamp out UK inflation – but is it working?
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Inflation devalues the €12.8 billion EU research budget to Horizon Europe

The European Commission has allocated €13.6 billion to the EU research budget, with €12.8 billion going to Horizon Europe – but inflation has cut latest budget forecasts.
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OECD forecasts highest inflation rate for Britain among G20 nations

The OECD, a club consisting of rich countries based in Paris, has unveiled its latest forecasts, revealing the highest inflation rate for Britain among G20 Nations, placing it just behind Argentina and Turkey.
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Skyrocketing inflation worsens student mental health crisis

The current economic situation, marked by soaring inflation, is significantly impacting student mental health and worsening the ongoing crisis among young people.
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UK government’s Cost of Living payment given to 8 million households

The UK government delivers the Cost of Living payment to over 8 million financially vulnerable households, set to receive £301 today.
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How to manage your business cash flow during a recession

A recession can lead to business cash flow problems in your organisation, here's how you can learn to recession-proof your finances with effective cash flow management.
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Inflation in the NHS: How do we better allocate capital funding?

Rising costs of living severely affect the NHS and the health sector, but can efficient capital funding mitigate soaring inflation?
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Struggling homeowners less likely to take remortgaging opportunities

What does the Bank of England base rate expected rise mean for homeowners already struggling to pay their monthly repayments?Is remortgaging the answer?
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How high can interest rates and public debt get?

The Bank of England puts its interest rates up for the 10th time, from 3.5% to 4% – the highest it has been since 2014.
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Five industries to see reduction in employer pension contributions

Amid a cost of living crisis and the retirement age increasing, employees are worried about cuts in employer pension contributions - who will be the worst hit?
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Curing the UK inflation rate: investment, high labour productivity, high wages

The UK inflation rate rose massively in 2022, exacerbating the cost-of-living crisis across the country. What can be done to counter these economic burdens?
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UK economic crisis leads to the country’s longest recession yet

Unemployment is predicted to double and interest rates are to reach 3% in 2022, as the UK economic crisis worsens the cost of living once more.
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Private equity firms re-focus on optimising portfolios

Julie Neal, director at management consultancy Vendigital, discusses why private equity firms must re-focus on optimising portfolios.

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