Office for National Statistics

Unemployment figures increase pressure on Bank of England as wages continue to lag inflation

Industry

Unemployment figures increase pressure on Bank of England as wages continue to lag inflation

29.5m employees in UK

clock 18 January 2022 • 5 min read
Bank of England interest rate decision a 'panic move' overshadowed by Covid uncertainty

Markets

Bank of England interest rate decision a 'panic move' overshadowed by Covid uncertainty

0.25% rate hike a “watershed” moment

clock 16 December 2021 • 4 min read
BoE under increasing pressure as UK inflation hits ten-year high

Markets

BoE under increasing pressure as UK inflation hits ten-year high

Decision expected on Thursday

clock 15 December 2021 • 4 min read
UK growth slowdown intensifies interest rate 'dilemma'

Markets

UK growth slowdown intensifies interest rate 'dilemma'

Economy still ‘vulnerable’ to Covid shocks

clock 10 December 2021 • 5 min read
Editor's letter: Why intersectionality matters

Diversity

Editor's letter: Why intersectionality matters

True diversity advocates will grasp the concept

clock 29 November 2021 • 2 min read
Bank of England 'showdown' on inflation imminent

UK

Bank of England 'showdown' on inflation imminent

Inflation rises to 4.2% in October

clock 17 November 2021 • 3 min read
UK inflation dips slightly to 3.1% in September

Economics

UK inflation dips slightly to 3.1% in September

Relief likely to be temporary as energy and food prices rise

clock 20 October 2021 • 5 min read
Editor's letter: Mixed signals in markets

Markets

Editor's letter: Mixed signals in markets

72.4% likelihood of a rate rise in December

clock 19 October 2021 • 3 min read
Even with CGT reforms, will M&A deals continue to soar in Q4?

Companies

Even with CGT reforms, will M&A deals continue to soar in Q4?

Sunak needs to consider spending cuts

clock 15 October 2021 • 3 min read
UK inflation surges to 3.25% with record jump

Markets

UK inflation surges to 3.25% with record jump

Up from 2.1% in July

clock 15 September 2021 • 2 min read
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