6 h. ago Government payroll surges to record 4.04 million on NHS and civil service hiring spree

But state pensioners can look forward to £560 pay rise next April as wage growth stays above inflation

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4 d. ago London stocks rise as investors assess corporate earnings, US inflation data

London stocks rise as investors assess corporate earnings, US inflation data  Reuters

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5 d. ago London stocks rise as investors assess corporate earnings, await US inflation data By Reuters

London stocks rise as investors assess corporate earnings, await US inflation data By Reuters  Investing.com

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5 d. ago London stocks rise as investors assess corporate earnings, await US inflation data

London stocks rise as investors assess corporate earnings, await US inflation data  Reuters

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5 d. ago US economic picture weakens as jobless claims and inflation both rise – business live

US economic picture weakens as jobless claims and inflation both rise – business live  The Guardian

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5 d. ago US economic picture weakens as jobless claims and inflation both rise – as it happened

US economic picture weakens as jobless claims and inflation both rise – as it happened  The Guardian

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2 w. ago How a bizarre summer air fare decision led to the UK’s inflation surge

Exclusive: Office for National Statistics compared term-time flight prices in 2024 with peak summer tickets this year

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2 w. ago Public transport in London should be free, campaigners say as fares set to rise above inflation

The capital’s Tube network is considered the most expensive of any major global city, with fares set to rise above inflation until 2030

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3 w. ago PIP payments could rise to almost £800 a month under DWP inflation lock

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that PIP will be uprated

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3 w. ago What 3.8% rise in inflation means for your supermarket bills

The level of inflation for the 12 months to July was 3.8% - this is higher than the 3.6% that was recorded in June. The majority of economists forecast inflation would hit 3.7% in July.

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3 w. ago Surprise inflation hike: Here's how much rail fares might rise next year in Scotland

ScotRail passengers may again see lower rise than for cross-Border operators

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3 w. ago How much could Tube fares rise in London off the back of spiking inflation rates?

Tube journeys from Zones 1-4 could increase by up to 30p next year as TfL fares are set to rise above inflation rates until 2030

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3 w. ago DWP PIP claimants could see monthly payments rise to almost £800

The DWP has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will continue to rise in line with September's inflation rate, with the relevant figures expected in mid-October

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3 w. ago Inflation: UK rate rises to 3.8%, what is it, and what does it mean for mortgages, borrowing, and spending?

Households face pricier food, fuel and travel as experts warn the squeeze could drag into 2026 ✈️

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3 w. ago Train passengers face potential ticket price rise of 5.8% after inflation update

Train fares went up in England by 4.6% in March this year - this applied to regulated rail fares, such as season, anytime day, off-peak and super off-peak tickets

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3 w. ago UK inflation rises again in new misery for households as costs rise

Inflation shows how the price of goods and services have changed over time with new data published every month by the Office for National Statistics.

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3 w. ago School holidays blamed as interest rate rises more than expected

Most economists had been forecasting inflation to rise to 3.7%

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3 w. ago Inflation latest: Cost of living expected to rise again in key figures released today

CPI inflation widely expected to have increased to 3.7%

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4 w. ago Four million households to receive annual income boost worth more than £700

The Universal Credit Bill will see the Universal Credit standard allowance permanently rise above inflation, amounting to 725 by 2029/30 in cash terms for a single person aged 25 or over

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