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Rate of price increases ticks up again, ONS figures show
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Inflation ticks up for first time in 5 months to 3.4%, ONS figures show
1+ hour, 59+ min ago (388+ words) Higher food costs, more tax on cigarettes and costlier air fares all contributed to the increase. Wednesday 21 January 2026 09:45, UK The rate of price increases rose again in December, official figures have confirmed, with inflation rising to 3.4%. It's higher than anticipated…...
Britain will not be 'buffeted around' by Trump tariffs, says Rachel Reeves
3+ hour, 18+ min ago (405+ words) The chancellor tells Sky News she is confident the UK will continue to get a good deal. Wednesday 21 January 2026 10:30, UK Rachel Reeves says Britain will not be "buffeted around" by American threats to levy fresh tariffs as part of its…...
'Major risk' to global economy from increased tariffs, IMF says
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (637+ words) Amid the warning, a research firm has forecast UK economic growth could be lower due to the threatened increased tax on exports to the US. Monday 19 January 2026 13:00, UK Higher levels of tariffs and increased geopolitical threats are a "major risk…...
Reeves's cash ISA reforms 'doomed to fail', AJ Bell chief warns
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (1210+ words) Michael Summersgill, the CEO of Britain's third-biggest retail investing platform, accuses the chancellor of "failure to conduct even the most basic due diligence" on plans to cut cash ISA limits, Sky News learns. Friday 16 January 2026 14:04, UK Rachel Reeves's plans to…...
Economy records 0.3% growth in November
6+ day, 2+ hour ago (501+ words) The data for November comes in better than expected, giving the chancellor some breathing space after budget speculation was widely blamed for hurting sentiment earlier in the autumn. Thursday 15 January 2026 07:50, UK The UK economy recorded growth of 0.3% in November, according…...
Sadiq Khan: AI could usher in new era of mass unemployment
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (459+ words) The mayor will announce free AI skills training for all Londoners and a taskforce to ensure AI is embedded in every industry. Thursday 15 January 2026 05:31, UK AI could become a "weapon of mass destruction of jobs" if urgent action is not…...
MPs raise alarm over future of pubs - with more than 500 tipped to close this year
1+ week, 6+ hour ago (638+ words) Despite a rise in alcohol duty being backed in the Commons on Tuesday, Labour MPs were among those who voiced concern about the pressures facing pubs - with new modelling suggesting 540 will close in 2026. Wednesday 14 January 2026 04:38, UK MPs have warned that…...
JP Morgan chief to host Reeves at annual Davos summit
1+ week, 1+ day ago (388+ words) Jamie Dimon will introduce the chancellor at an event next week which will come two months after the banking industry escaped the imposition of swingeing new taxes in her budget statement, Sky News learns. Monday 12 January 2026 11:08, UK Jamie Dimon, the…...
Top TV chef labels government's pub support package 'crazy' - and pinpoints real problem | Money blog
1+ week, 5+ day ago (1777+ words) We revealed earlier the government is going to unveil a support package solely for pubs. Our Money reporter Jess Sharp has caught up with Tommy Banks - a top TV chef who owns two pubs - for his thoughts on the plan....