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Why has inflation fallen and what does it mean for households?

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation in the UK has…

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US stocks drop after Nvidia warns over hit from controls on China exports

US stocks fell sharply on Wednesday after chipmaker Nvidia issued a sobering…

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Sainsbury’s predicts flat profits as grocery price war heats up

Sainsbury’s has forecast flat profits for the coming year as Britain’s intensifying…

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Inflation slows further to 2.6% after drop in petrol prices

By the economics correspondent Inflation in the UK slowed more than expected…

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US is top trading partner of India in FY25; trade deficit with China widens

The United States has once again emerged as India’s largest trading partner,…

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Will China weaponise $760 bn treasury holdings amid tariff tensions with US

China has signalled it may be ready to unleash one of its…

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Record high average price tag on a home in April after £5,000 monthly jump

Britain’s property market has hit a new milestone this April, with the…

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FTSE lifts again in calmer session for global markets

The FTSE 100 climbed on Friday, rising for a second consecutive session…

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Some banks ‘adding to stress’ of bereaved, warns regulator

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised concerns about how some banks…

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Nationwide receives ‘advanced’ mental health accessibility rating from charity

Nationwide Building Society has become the first building society in the UK…

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