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Office for Budget Responsibility
You may have heard of the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) and their bi-annual forecast, but do you know who they are, what they do, why they were set up, and how their predictions influence the economy - and your personal finances?
Bank of England halved its sales forecast
The Bank of England’s growth predictions have shrunk from 1.5% to 0.75% for 2025, as they cut interest rates to their lowest levels in almost two years.
Bond market and borrowing costs
Government borrowing has reached its highest level in several years, but what does that mean for the UK economy and your personal pocket?
Four things the latest inflation figures tell us
The UK’s inflation rate increased to 2.3% in October 2024. Inflation peaked at 11.1% two years ago, but even though it didn’t continue to sky-rocket, rising inflation is still affecting us. Here are four things the latest inflation figures tell us - and how they may affect you.
Budget 2024: Key points at a glance
The new Labour government recently revealed their first Budget since 2010. What was in the Budget and what does it mean for you?
