Tag: inflation
As Donald Trump tariff turmoil bites – is now the time to invest in gold?
Trump’s tariffs have set markets wobbling and investors craving stability. …
Bank of England faces ‘perfect storm’ as Trump measures could affect interest rates
Official figures currently put UK inflation at 2.8% but that could soon change sharply, warns a former senior Bank of England figure. …
Huge pension change set to boost income for older people
The DWP is reported to be looking at changing rules to make savers in a pension that went bust have their payments rise in line with inflation. …
DWP state pension warning as 500,000 Brits to miss out on £470 triple lock boost
Nearly half a million pensioners could be set to miss out on a £470 triple lock boost due to a policy preventing those living abroad receiving increases. …
Rachel Reeves eyes billions in welfare cuts amid economic pressures
Sources indicate that a changing economic landscape has dramatically reduced the financial buffer Reeves had last October …
Bank of England warned rate cuts could unleash new inflation nightmare
Inflation jumped to 3% in January – higher than expected – and could climb to 4% or more …
Bank of England chief issues fresh inflation ‘risk’ warning to millions of Brits
Increased uncertainty suggests that the Bank is likely to reduce interest rates more gradually, the policymaker cautioned. …
Calls for DWP State Pension rule change as payments hit £13,000
Payments will increase 4.1% this April and experts are predicting other sizeable increases …
Best savings accounts to beat the Bank of England interest rates cut
The best savings accounts on the market right now will beat the Bank of England base rate on Thursday. …
Starmer gambles on huge £1,400 pay rise for many workers as businesses slam ‘job tax’
The new wage increase will benefit workers but put pressure on businesses …
