‘Cause for concern’ as UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3%
The BoE will be trying to avoid stagflation as economic growth becomes a top priority for future rate cuts
Office for National Statistics
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UK unemployment rate holds steady at 4.4%
Marginally below the Bank of England’s forecast of 4.5%
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‘Momentum remains dismal’: UK GDP increases by 0.1% in Q4 2024
An upside surprise versus consensus forecasts of a 0.1% fall
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‘The Chancellor has a large task ahead’: UK GDP rises by 0.1%
While construction output increased by 0.4% in November last year, production output fell by 0.4%
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Inflation rises to 2.6% as fuel prices mount
The Consumer Price Index rose yet again in November as fuel costs increased, making an interest rate cut unlikely
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UK economy contracts 0.1% in October
Falling below expectations of a modest 0.1% increase, according to the ONS
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UK economy grows 0.1% in Q3
Below expectations of a 0.2% increase
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Are UK finances at ‘breaking point’ ahead of the Autumn Budget?
Industry anticipates budget moves in light of UK borrowing reaching £16.6bn for September
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UK unemployment data carves a ‘clear path’ for Bank of England
Wage growth slows but unemployment rate decreases