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Australian inflation drops to 4.2% - lowest in 2 years

Australian inflation cools to 4.2% in October, offering hope to households amid cost-of-living crisis. The Reserve Bank's interest rate pause appears to be working, but economists warn the fight against rising prices continues.

US Tariffs to Increase Costs for UK Consumers

British households and businesses face rising costs as US tariff hikes threaten to increase prices on everyday goods from electronics to household essentials, with companies warning they'll have to pass expenses to consumers.

Gold rush drives UK retail sales to three-year high

British retail sales surged to their highest level in three years as consumers flock to gold investments and luxury goods, offering unexpected economic resilience despite ongoing cost-of-living pressures.

UK Inflation Drops to 2.3% - Lowest Since 2021

UK inflation drops closer to Bank of England's 2% target, hitting 2.3% in April - the lowest level in nearly three years. Discover what this means for interest rates and household budgets.

UK Inflation Plummets to 2% Target

In a dramatic economic turnaround, UK inflation has hit the Bank of England's 2% target for the first time in nearly three years, sparking speculation about imminent interest rate cuts and relief for households.

Brits to be poorer than Turks and Latvians by 2040s

Groundbreaking economic research reveals Britain is on course to be outperformed by Turkey and Latvia within two decades, with the UK facing its worst relative decline in living standards since records began.

Trump Tariffs Threaten UK Consumer Price Surge

Exclusive analysis reveals how Donald Trump's proposed 10% universal tariff could trigger price surges on everything from cars to electronics for UK consumers, as economists warn of global economic fallout.

UK Inflation Hits 2% Target for First Time Since 2021

Britain's inflation rate has dramatically fallen to the Bank of England's 2% target, reaching its lowest level in nearly three years. Discover how this economic milestone affects mortgages, savings, and the cost of living crisis.

UK Retail Sales Surge Despite Budget Tax Fears

New data from Barclays reveals UK consumer spending accelerated in September 2025, with retail sales growing 1.5% despite concerns about potential tax rises in the upcoming budget.

Retail tax hikes fuel shop price inflation surge

British retailers are implementing significant price increases as business rate rises and other taxes force them to pass costs to consumers, creating fresh inflationary pressure across the UK high street.

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