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It's been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here's why that's 'actually quite a bad thing'

It's been a decade since UK inflation fell to 0%. Here's why that's 'actually quite a bad thing'
In February 2015, the UK recorded a 0% inflation rate as prices had remained stable for a year. This might sound like a dream after recent sky-high inflation rates, but the reality was a stagnant economy and cover for austerity measures. Economists chat to the Big Issue about what Labour can learn from its predecessors' mistakes
Tariffs, trade wars and unpredictability: What Trump 2.0 means for UK house prices

Tariffs, trade wars and unpredictability: What Trump 2.0 means for UK house prices
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?

Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Rents have ballooned out of control – we must stop renters facing hikes higher than wage rises
Rents have ballooned out of control – we must stop renters facing hikes higher than wage rises
Retailers warn there's 'little hope of prices going anywhere but up' – while they make huge profits
Retailers warn there's 'little hope of prices going anywhere but up' – while they make huge profits
Prices rise at highest rate in months: 'Families are still struggling with the cost of living'

Prices rise at highest rate in months: 'Families are still struggling with the cost of living'
Surging rental prices are dwarfing inflation – and not enough people are talking about it

Surging rental prices are dwarfing inflation – and not enough people are talking about it
UK's shock fall in inflation means benefits increase of 'just a few pounds' next year

UK's shock fall in inflation means benefits increase of 'just a few pounds' next year
UK inflation holds at 2.2% – but it's still a bleak picture for poorer people and benefit claimants

UK inflation holds at 2.2% – but it's still a bleak picture for poorer people and benefit claimants
'More bad news for renters': Rental crisis continues with steep rent rises despite inflation falling

'More bad news for renters': Rental crisis continues with steep rent rises despite inflation falling
Yes, inflation is falling – but nearly 90% of Brits say cost of living crisis is far from over

Yes, inflation is falling – but nearly 90% of Brits say cost of living crisis is far from over
Rishi Sunak is celebrating UK's inflation fall – there's just several problems

Rishi Sunak is celebrating UK's inflation fall – there's just several problems
UK inflation falls to lowest level in more than two years. But what does it mean for your wallet?

UK inflation falls to lowest level in more than two years. But what does it mean for your wallet?
UK inflation unexpectedly rising to 4% in December spells 'bad news for families'

UK inflation unexpectedly rising to 4% in December spells 'bad news for families'
UK at risk of 'technical recession' despite GDP growth in November: 'This isn't a thriving economy'

UK at risk of 'technical recession' despite GDP growth in November: 'This isn't a thriving economy'
Real Living Wage rises to £12 an hour amid crippling cost of living crisis

Real Living Wage rises to £12 an hour amid crippling cost of living crisis
National living wage to rise to £11 an hour – but experts say it's not enough

National living wage to rise to £11 an hour – but experts say it's not enough
Rishi Sunak is overseeing biggest tax rises since Second World War, IFS think tank finds

Rishi Sunak is overseeing biggest tax rises since Second World War, IFS think tank finds
University strike disrupts freshers' week as staff slam 'very worst employers'

University strike disrupts freshers' week as staff slam 'very worst employers'
Pension triple lock: What is it and how does it affect me?

Pension triple lock: What is it and how does it affect me?
Inflation is slowing, can I still ask for a pay rise?

Inflation is slowing, can I still ask for a pay rise?
'Breaking point': Debt charities and ethical lenders fight to save families from loan sharks

'Breaking point': Debt charities and ethical lenders fight to save families from loan sharks
Schools, hospitals and trains: Is the end of the strikes in sight?

Schools, hospitals and trains: Is the end of the strikes in sight?
Will giving workers a pay rise really make inflation worse? We asked expert economists
