Inflation edges in the right direction – but too slow to inspire action
CPI inflation fell to 3.2% in March, slightly less of a drop than economists had forecast. Prices were up 0.6% in a month ...
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FTSE 100 closes at near record high boosted by higher commodity prices and hopes for UK economy.
The FTSE 100 reached a fresh yearly high and hovered close to record levels, before retreating. London’s blue-chip index pushed above 8,044, close ...
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RICS UK Residential Survey, March 2024
The new survey can be found here, and in summary: Survey results predicting further bounce in housing market in both the near and ...
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New Barclays data reveals mortgage and rental payments stabilise in March
Consumer spending on mortgage and rental payments rose just 1.8 per cent in March, far below its peak of 12.2 per cent, recorded ...
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Halifax House Price Index released
The latest Halifax House Price Index released this morning revealed a monthly change of -1% in March. Kate Steere, property expert at personal finance ...
Trade comments on Nationwide house price index
Various trade experts have commented following the release of the latest Nationwide house price index figures which showed that house prices fell by 0.2% in March: Mark Harris, ...
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3 last minute fund ideas for your SIPP allowance
SIPPs offer tax benefits and pay tax relief on your personal contributions. The deadline to use this tax year’s SIPP allowance is 5 ...
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OPINION: Base Rate
Mark Harris, chief executive of mortgage broker SPF Private Clients, says: “With inflation dipping to 3.4 per cent, speculation is growing as to ...
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OPINION: Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 5.25%
Following the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates at 5.25% today, Kate Steere, housing expert at personal finance site finder.com gives ...
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What do the latest economic figures mean?
CPI inflation fell to 3.4% in January. Economists had forecast 3.5%. Food inflation has fallen for the 11th consecutive month. Prices were up ...
