Inflation
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Savings: why smaller banks are offering the best returns
Savers who want the best rates should turn to smaller banks, according to new research. Lesser-known providers such as Al Rayan Bank, Bank of Cyprus UK and Ulster Bank are outdoing the bigger players when it comes to savings, with rates as high
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Inflation at 2.6%: where to put savings for better returns
Inflation as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) surprisingly remained steady at 2.6% in July, according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Analysts and experts had predicted a slight uptick to 2.7%, but
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We all hate spending money - but what do we resent most?
How cross are you about the rising price of Freddo chocolate bars? Or organic food? With prices rising faster than they have for years, our disposable income is falling. More than a quarter of people say that they have to be deliberately frugal
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Are interest rates about to rise? What does it mean for you?
Consumer spending is in the doldrums, the political landscape is in disarray, Brexit hangs in the balance, and the stock market has taken a hammering. So when the Bank of England met to decide what to do with interest rates, the vast majority of
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What’s going on with inflation?
Inflation is still on the rise, and the latest figures show it hit 2.9% in May. It's not exactly running away, and for those who lived through the 1970s, when inflation was in double-figures, it doesn't seem particularly alarming. So why
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Soaring inflation: here are the accounts that can beat it
Savings rates continue to fall as thousands of providers slash their top deals. Thankfully, there are still a few decent spots to stash your cash — if you know where to look. But before we reveal the best options, it's worth
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What does inflation mean for you?
Inflation has hit 2.7% and has been steadily rising since it hit 2.3% in March. Now the experts are predicting it will climb closer to 3% as we go through the year. It means that despite the best efforts of the Bank of England, inflation is here
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