Economy
Here is what Jeremy Hunt's Spring Statement will mean for your bank balance
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Here is what Jeremy Hunt's Spring Statement will mean for your bank balance
What is the UK inflation rate? And how is it calculated?
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What is the UK inflation rate? And how is it calculated?
Is the fiscal ‘black hole’ real? We asked economists
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Is the fiscal ‘black hole’ real? We asked economists
These 7 charts will help you understand today's inflation stats
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These 7 charts will help you understand today's inflation stats
The Bank of England has warned the UK is facing the longest ever recession. Here's what it means
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The Bank of England has warned the UK is facing the longest ever recession. Here's what it means
MP pushing for four-day week says long working hours are to blame for the UK’s low productivity
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MP pushing for four-day week says long working hours are to blame for the UK’s low productivity
Kwasi Kwarteng remains tight-lipped over how huge tax cuts will be funded
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Kwasi Kwarteng remains tight-lipped over how huge tax cuts will be funded
From benefit claimants to bankers: Here’s what the mini-budget means for your pay packet
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From benefit claimants to bankers: Here’s what the mini-budget means for your pay packet
Why is everyone talking about trickle-down economics again?
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Why is everyone talking about trickle-down economics again?
Prime minister, here’s how much it will cost to save the country this winter
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Prime minister, here’s how much it will cost to save the country this winter
TUC unveils 'road map' to a £15 minimum wage and high wage economy
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TUC unveils 'road map' to a £15 minimum wage and high wage economy
Rising inflation has already cancelled out pay rises for teachers, NHS staff and police officers
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Rising inflation has already cancelled out pay rises for teachers, NHS staff and police officers
UK wages in biggest drop since records began as inflation soars
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UK wages in biggest drop since records began as inflation soars
Who is Nadhim Zahawi, Boris Johnson’s new Chancellor?
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Who is Nadhim Zahawi, Boris Johnson’s new Chancellor?
Wages dropped by 3.4% in April alone, the greatest fall for over two decades
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Wages dropped by 3.4% in April alone, the greatest fall for over two decades
How Africa is becoming a continent of young entrepreneurs, scientists, creatives and activists
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How Africa is becoming a continent of young entrepreneurs, scientists, creatives and activists
Real wages have fallen by £68 a month since last year
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Real wages have fallen by £68 a month since last year
Over-50s are resigning en masse – new research explains who and why
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Over-50s are resigning en masse – new research explains who and why
Government accused of 'complacent disregard' for taxpayers' money over £5bn Covid loan fraud
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