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Pound hits one-year high against US dollar after Bank of England paves way for November rate hike
BoE votes 7-2 in favour of keeping interest rates unchanged but signals monetary policy could soon be tightened.
Bank of England holds steady on interest rates
UK central bank maintains asset purchase programme at £435bn and holds interest rates at 0.25%.
UK unemployment rate hits historic low but wage growth remains subdued
Real weekly wages fell by 0.4%, both including and excluding bonuses, compared with a year earlier.
UK inflation surges to joint-highest level in four years as cost of food and fuel increases
ONS data shows inflation hit 2.9%, beating analysts' expectations of a 2.8% reading.
Brexit could lead to higher prices and 'gaps on food shelves' in UK supermarkets
BRC urges government to secure a trade deal to ensure disruption to supermarkets are kept to a minimum post-Brexit.
UK household cost-cutting at highest level in 2 years
Over half of Britons took cost-cutting measures in the second quarter.
UK unemployment rate hits historic low as wages grow more than expected
Unemployment rate falls to 4.4% in the quarter to June, while average weekly wages rise 2.1%.
Pound plummets against major currencies on UK inflation data
Stable July inflation reduces chances of a short-term interest rate hike by the Bank of England
UK inflation holds steady at 2.6% in July as fuel prices decline
Rail fares set to increase by 3.6% as inflation measured by RPI surges 3.6% in July.
Ten years on from the global financial crisis how goes it for the UK and the pound?
General disgruntlement at the failure of improvement in UK living standards has had severe political implications.
UK set to avoid recession but wage growth will remain subdued
Reuters poll expects Britain's economy to expand 0.3% per quarter until the middle of 2018.
UK consumer spending falls for third straight month
Spending falls 0.8% year-on-year in July following a 0.2% drop in June.
UK retail sales slump in July as rising inflation bites
Overall like-for-like sales fell 0.6% compared to a year earlier following a 1.3% increase in June.
Bank of England slashes growth forecast for the UK economy
BoE warns UK economy will remain 'sluggish' over the next two years and expects inflation to peak at 3% in October.
Pound spikes to 10-month high ahead of 'Super Thursday'
The British currency soars as traders look to Bank of England for market direction.
Two-thirds of UK importers forced to raise prices due to weaker sterling
A third of importers planning price increases next year.
Warm weather sees UK retail sales rebound in June
Retail sales beat expectations in June, climbing 3% year-on-year after a sharp slowdown in May.
Squeeze on household budgets eases as inflation tumbles unexpectedly
UK inflation rises 2.6% year-on-year in June, compared with forecast for 2.9% growth.
UK house prices edge higher amid rising demand
Prices increased 0.1% between June and July, Rightmove says.
Rising UK credit card defaults adds to concern over squeezed household budgets
Defaults on credit cards and personal loans "increased significantly" in the three months to June.
UK unemployment falls to historic lows - but squeeze on household wages tightens
The numbers in work hit the highest total since records began, but real wages fell by 0.5% year-on-year.
UK consumer spending slumps to four-year low
Spending fell 0.3% compared to a year earlier in the April-to-June quarter, Visa says.
UK shop prices fall at slowest pace in nearly four years
Shop prices fell 0.3% from a year earlier in June, BRC says.
Bank of England keeps rates on hold but edges closer to a rise
Bank's monetary policy committee came out in favour of keeping interest rates on hold in a surprisingly close vote.
Was Project Fear right? Five warning signs that show the UK economy is slowing down
Soaring inflation, subdued wage growth and declining retail sales spell trouble for Britain's economy.
UK consumer spending falls for first time since 2013
Spending slid 0.8% from a year earlier in May following a 0.3% increase in April.
UK retail sales slide after Easter boost wears off
Like-for-like sales fall 0.4% from a year earlier in May.
Fashion drags down UK high street sales in May
Sales were 1.3% lower compared to a year earlier, with fashion sales down 3.6%.
Supermarket sales jump as cost of weekly shop rises
Grocery sales across the sector put in their best performance for almost four years.
UK consumer confidence unexpectedly rises in May
GfK consumer confidence index climbs to -5 from -7 in April.
