15 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 22 October: Inflation surprise lifts stocks, Barclays rallies despite car loans redress

Rachel Reeves was handed a pre-Budget boost today as the rate of inflation unexpectedly remained unchanged at 3.8% in September.

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17 h. ago FTSE 100 Live 22 October: Inflation surprise lifts index, Barclays rallies despite car loans impact

Rachel Reeves was handed a pre-Budget boost today as the rate of inflation unexpectedly remained unchanged at 3.8% in September.

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18 h. ago UK inflation – live: Relief for Reeves ahead of Budget as inflation rate unexpectedly sticks at 3.8%

Economic news plus latest business, stock market and personal finance updates from Wednesday

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18 h. ago UK inflation unexpectedly remains at 3.8% for third month in a row

Annual September rate confounds forecasts of a rise, as pace of food price growth slows for first time since MarchBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation was unchanged last month at 3.8%, confounding expectations of a rise, in welcome news for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, as she plans for her crucial budget next month.The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that inflation measured on the consumer prices index remained at the same level in September as in August and July. Continue reading...

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19 h. ago UK inflation – live: New rate to be announced today as Budget looms

Economic news plus latest business, stock market and personal finance updates from Wednesday

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8 d. ago Your ‘heartbeat budget’ may be the latest number to become a marker of health

Our heart rates are one of the clearest windows into how our body is coping with life’s demands

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1 week ago Small shops could face closure without business rates reform, Co

THE Co-op has warned that up to 60,000 small shops across the UK could face closure without upcoming business rates reform for small shops. In the 2024 Autumn Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves promised to provide permanent business rates relief for small retail properties. At the time, the Government proposed raising business rates on the biggest...

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1 week ago How to make cinnamon buns – recipe | Felicity Cloake's Masterclass

Soft, sweet, sticky and unexpectedly easy to make at home. Season to suit your own tastes, and enjoy with a coffee or teaThere are few joys quite like a sticky bun. As soft and sweet as an edible pillow, they’re a lovely thing to sink into with a cup of coffee and, though they look impressive, they’re also unexpectedly easy to make at home. This Scandinavian version is cinnamon flavoured, but feel free to change the seasoning to suit your palate.Prep 30 min Rest 1 hr+Cook 25 min Makes 7 Continue reading...

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