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The economic cost of the UK’s sharp fall in net migration explained
52+ min ago (144+ words) Jim Ratcliffe migration comments hypocritical after moving to Monaco tax haven, says minister BBC The economic cost of the UK's sharp fall in net migration explained - The UK's plummeting net migration numbers are projected to add billions to the nation's…...
Sharper than expected fall in net migration ‘will add £3bn to UK’s borrowing’
2+ hour, 5+ min ago (486+ words) Chancellor Rachel Reeves is due to use her spring statement to give an update on the UK economy within weeks The UK's plummeting net migration numbers will add billions of pounds to the nation's borrowing, Rachel Reeves has been warned....
Asian shares advance, tracking a Wall St rally led by Nvidia
12+ hour, 8+ min ago (646+ words) Asian shares were higher Thursday after a rally on Wall Street that was led by computer chip giant Nvidia. U.S. futures edged lower and oil prices rose as media reports said the likelihood was rising of conflict with Iran. U.S. President Donald…...
UK mobile provider’s earnings dip over falling customers
15+ hour, 34+ min ago (142+ words) Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to millions affected by O2 price hike SOURCE: Martin Lewis Money Show/ITV UK mobile provider's earnings dip over falling customers - Virgin Media O2 has warned of anticipated declines in sales and earnings for 2026, following significant customer…...
Fed minutes: Lower inflation needed before many officials will support rate cuts
16+ hour, 30+ min ago (108+ words) Many Federal Reserve officials want to see inflation fall further before they would support additional interest rate cuts this year, particularly if the job market continues to stabilize, minutes of last month's meeting show Many Federal Reserve officials want to…...
Martin Lewis shares how to save thousands on bills in 2026
18+ hour, 9+ min ago (1045+ words) Households could save thousands in 2026 with just a few quick checks As the high cost of living continues to bite for millions across the UK, many are looking for ways to bring household costs down. Slowing inflation in January means…...
FTSE 100 surges to record high as UK inflation cools
18+ hour, 18+ min ago (1186+ words) Stocks across Europe pushed higher on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 spiking to a new record, as cooling consumer price inflation in the UK boosted Bank of England rate cut bets. The FTSE 100 index closed up 130.01 points, 1.2%, at 10,686.18. The FTSE 250 ended…...
Inflation falls to 3% boosting chance of interest rate cuts
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (599+ words) UK inflation has fallen to its lowest since March last year due to a drop in petrol, food and airfare prices. The drop has raised the likelihood that the Bank of England will cut interest rates next month, with economists…...
Inflation slows to 10-month low amid easing petrol and food costs
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (523+ words) UK inflation has eased to its lowest since March last year on the back of falling petrol prices and slower food price increases, according to official figures. The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation decreased to 3% in January from…...
Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for me?
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (757+ words) Inflation dropped to a 10-month-low in January, driven by reductions in the cost of petrol, airfares and food. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) reported an annual rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation of 3% for the month, falling from…...