Search results for ‘Interest rates’
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Scottish Power leads way with big energy price rise
Britain’s hard-pressed householders face a new blow, as the big power companies prepare a round of double-digit price rises. Faisal Islam says it will push up inflation and pressure interest rates.
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Inflation falls to 4 per cent in March
Economists tell Channel 4 News interest rates for home owners may stay on hold until the end of next year as inflation dropped unexpectedly last month to 4 per cent.
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Where can you get the UK’s cheapest – and priciest – petrol?
As the Bank of England meets to set interest rates, one of its main headaches is soaring petrol prices. Channel 4 News maps where you can get the cheapest, and most expensive, petrol in the UK.
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Inflation rises to 3.7 per cent
The rising cost of fuel and food caused inflation to hit 3.7 per cent in December, up from 3.3 per cent in November. As Faisal Islam reports, this could lead to a rise in interest rates.
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Heseltine warns of looming ‘inflation problem’
Britain is facing an “inflation problem”, the Conservative grandee Lord Heseltine has told Channel 4 News, hinting that the Bank of England should sort it out by raising interest rates.
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Bank of England: savers should eat into cash
Exclusive: Bank of England Deputy Governor Charlie Bean tells Channel 4 News Britain’s savers should “eat into” their reserve cash now to help them survive historically low interest rates.
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Iceland – how safe are your savings?
Faisal Islam sounds a warning note for British savers attracted to Icelandic institutions by high interest rates. Six months later, the country’s economy – and its major banks – collapsed.
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UK inflation rises to 2.2%
Inflation rose slightly last month, but by less than expected, with overall prices up by 2.2% in the year to July.
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How cost-of-living crisis affects three generations of one middle-income family
Channel 4 News spoke to three generations of one middle-income family, all affected by the cost-of-living crisis in their own way.
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Big rise in families using ‘baby banks’ for essentials
The number of families using ‘Baby Banks’ for essential items like nappies and formula has jumped by more than 50% since 2021, figures shared with Channel 4 News have revealed.
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Alleged election betting is ‘unhelpful distraction’ says Conservative minister
We spoke to Business Minister Kevin Hollinrake.
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‘Conservatives haven’t even tried with this manifesto, it’s embarrassing,’ says Shadow Treasury Chief Secretary
Labour have called the manifesto a “a recipe for five more years of Tory chaos”.
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Election 2024: the big economic challenges facing the next government
We look at the key economic questions that will dominate all parties during the general election campaign.
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Are things looking up for the UK economy?
The cost of living crisis and the tax burden are key issues for voters and this week could bring some hope for the government on those fronts.
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As inflation hits lowest level since 2021, how’s this business fairing?
Inflation eased back by more than expected last month to its lowest level since September 2021. Official figures showed Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3.4 per cent in February, boosting hopes that a cut in interest rates could happen within months. The rate is down from 4 per cent in January, thanks to the…