Inflation to continue falling despite rising energy prices, experts predict October 15, 2023 Falling food prices are expected to help bring down the annual rate of inflation in September.
Falling price of butter leads the way as grocery inflation drops again October 10, 2023 Grocery price inflation has fallen again with the average price of a pack of butter now 16p less than a year ago, figures show. Prices across grocers were 11 per cent higher than a year ago for the four weeks to October 1, down from the previous month’s 12.2 per cent, analysts Kantar said. It [...]
Bank of England will cut interest rates ‘much more quickly’ than Fed, think tank predicts October 5, 2023 Rising unemployment will force the Bank of England to cut interest rates "much more quickly" than the Federal Reserve, the Resolution Foundation predicted.
Prime minister ‘should be able to fire’ Bank of England governor: Top Tory October 2, 2023 The Prime Minister of the day “should be able to fire the governor of the Bank of England”, Lord David Frost has said.
Should we be paying more attention to the money supply in fight against inflation? October 2, 2023 The surge in inflation over the past few years caught most central banks and many economists by surprise.
Rising oil prices won’t derail fight against inflation, experts reckon September 28, 2023 Inflation is likely to continue on its downward trajectory despite a recent surge in oil prices, experts told City A.M.
Government would be ‘crazy’ not to reconsider HS2 costs, minister says September 24, 2023 The government would be “crazy” not to reconsider the costs of the HS2 rail project, Grant Shapps has told the BBC. Shapps said Rishi Sunak was prepared to take “difficult long-term decisions” amid reports the Prime Minister is set to axe the northern leg of HS2. The defence secretary told the BBC’s Sunday with Laura [...]
Jeremy Hunt: Tax cuts ‘virtually impossible’ until economy improves September 22, 2023 Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has shot down suggestions of tax cuts after a string of economic updates this week, saying they’re “virtually impossible” until there’s more improvement. Speaking on LBC this morning, the chancellor responded to suggestions that falling inflation and rates being held yesterday, may give headroom to ease the burden on cash-strapped Brits this [...]
Bank of England: Have interest rates hit their peak? September 21, 2023 Economists think rates are at their peak after the Bank of England decided to leave rates unchanged for the first time in nearly two years.
Bank of England leaves interest rates on hold after August inflation surprise September 21, 2023 The Bank of England hiked interest rates by 25 basis points.