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February 19 UK inflation hits lowest in nearly a year at 3.0%, strengthening bets on a BoE rate cut - REUTERS February 09 UK economy set to have recorded modest growth amid budget concerns - P.A.MEDIA February 09 Master’s graduates on minimum wage forced to repay student loans - THE TELEGRAPH February 06 Bank of England holds interest rate – but close vote shows inflation risk has eased - INDEPEPNDENT February 04 Ghana’s consumer inflation slows for 13th consecutive month in January - REUTERS February 04 Bank of England expected to hold rates this week - but March cut looks likely, says I... (read more) January 31 All UK adults to get access to free AI training under new scheme - THE INDEPENDENT January 22 UK inflation inches up in December but a decline toward 2% is expected in 2026 - AP January 21 UK inflation rises for first time in five months in December - YAHOO FINANCE January 21 Surprise jump in UK inflation not expected to derail rate cuts - REUTERS January 19 Bank of England alarm as hedge fund gilt bets hit £100bn - THE GUARDIAN UK January 15 British lenders expect lower mortgage demand in early 2026, BoE says - REUTERS January 15 UK economy grew by better-than-expected 0.3% in November despite budget uncertainty ... (read more) January 14 UK business confidence drops to 3-year low, survey shows - REUTERS January 12 Visa applications down by over 100,000 amid strict immigration rules - EVENING STANDARD January 06 Unemployment climbs close to EU levels for first time - TELEGRAPH January 06 Interest rates will fall to 2.75pc amid unemployment crisis January 05 Warning of unemployment surge as business costs force companies to close January 05 Gatwick Airport becomes UK's most expensive for drop-off fees as it hikes charges to ... (read more) December 30 Thieves drill into bank vault and steal €30m in Christmas raid - THE TELEGRAPH December 30 UK investors plan to boost portfolios in 2026 - CITY.A.M December 26 Shoppers expected to shun Boxing Day sales after tax rises - THE TELEGRAPH December 24 HMRC inheritance tax rule change means households can pass on £2 million - BIRMINGHAM LIVE December 24 UK economic slowdown is confirmed by new official figures - SKYNEWS December 23 Evri driver arrested after 120 parcels stolen before Christmas - THE TELEGRAPH December 22 UK economic slowdown in third quarter confirmed – ONS - THE TELEGRAPH December 18 Blow to savers as banks cut interest rates - THE TELEGRAPH December 17 Inflation plunge means recession might be around the corner - THE TELEGRAPH December 17 Will interest rates go down tomorrow? Bank of England’s key factors and 2026 predicti... (read more) December 17 Britain risks ‘explosion’ in national debt - THE TELEGRAPH