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Will the UK economy bounce back in 2024?
Today's Big Question Fears of recession follow warning that the West is 'sleepwalking into economic catastrophe'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Interest rates rise to 5.25% for first time in 15 years
Speed Read Inflation is slowing but at 7.9% it remains well above the Bank of England’s 2% target
By Julia O'Driscoll Published
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Five options to get the UK back to 2% inflation
feature Some economists believe alternatives to raising interest rates are in the country’s best interests
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Why aren’t soaring interest rates bringing down inflation?
Today's Big Question PM pins blame for stubborn inflation on fixed-rate mortgages, but economists say the picture is more nuanced
By Arion McNicoll Published
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Sticky inflation and sluggish growth: why does UK economy continue to struggle?
Today's Big Question Food prices, Brexit and the Bank of England have been blamed for poor economic performance
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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Is it time for Britons to accept they are poorer?
Today's Big Question Remark from Bank of England’s Huw Pill condemned as ‘tin-eared’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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UK avoids recession - but will anyone notice?
Today's Big Question Think tank says 2023 ‘will feel like a recession for many, regardless of the data’
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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What is inflation and why is it so high?
feature Smaller petrol price increases mean inflation has dipped slightly – but it remains in double digits
By Sorcha Bradley Last updated
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Are UK pensions safe?
Today's Big Question Bank of England governor says its debt market support must end – but the multi-billion-pound scheme could be extended
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Liability driven investment and its terrifying potential impact on our pensions
feature How did a niche corner of the pension market threaten to bankrupt Britain?
By The Week Staff Published
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Quiz of The Week: 24 - 30 September
Puzzles and Quizzes Have you been paying attention to The Week’s news?
By The Week Staff Published
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Can looming UK recession be averted?
feature Experts say indirect impacts of Queen’s death could tip fragile economy over the edge
By The Week Staff Published
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How Britain’s inflation became the ‘worst in the G7’
Talking Point UK feels pain of double-digit price rises for the first time since 1982
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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Is the Bank of England fit for purpose?
Talking Point For the first time since 1999, more people are ‘dissatisfied’ with the Bank than satisfied
By The Week Staff Published
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