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UK Jobs Market Weakens as Unemployment Rises
The UK's unemployment rate increased to 4.7% (highest in four years), wage growth slowed to 5%, and job vacancies fell to 727,000 (lowest in a decade excluding the pandemic), prompting predictions of an interest rate cut by the Bank of England to stimulate the economy.
UK Jobs Market Weakens as Unemployment Rises
The UK's unemployment rate increased to 4.7% (highest in four years), wage growth slowed to 5%, and job vacancies fell to 727,000 (lowest in a decade excluding the pandemic), prompting predictions of an interest rate cut by the Bank of England to stimulate the economy.
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44% Bias Score
Bank of England Rate Cut Uncertain: Impact on Mortgages and Savings
The Bank of England's anticipated interest rate cut may be delayed due to recent inflation data, impacting mortgage rates which have recently fallen but may now see slower reductions, while potentially keeping higher savings rates available longer.
Bank of England Rate Cut Uncertain: Impact on Mortgages and Savings
The Bank of England's anticipated interest rate cut may be delayed due to recent inflation data, impacting mortgage rates which have recently fallen but may now see slower reductions, while potentially keeping higher savings rates available longer.
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36% Bias Score
Bank of England Warns of Weaker UK Economic Outlook Amid Global Uncertainty
The Bank of England downgraded its UK economic growth forecast citing President Trump's tariffs and Middle East conflicts as increasing economic and financial risks, while also noting that 3.6 million households will face higher mortgage costs over the next three years.
Bank of England Warns of Weaker UK Economic Outlook Amid Global Uncertainty
The Bank of England downgraded its UK economic growth forecast citing President Trump's tariffs and Middle East conflicts as increasing economic and financial risks, while also noting that 3.6 million households will face higher mortgage costs over the next three years.
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48% Bias Score
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 4.25%
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 4.25% today, balancing high inflation (3.4% in May) against signs of economic weakness; further cuts are anticipated later this year.
Bank of England Expected to Hold Interest Rates at 4.25%
The Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates at 4.25% today, balancing high inflation (3.4% in May) against signs of economic weakness; further cuts are anticipated later this year.
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36% Bias Score
UK Inflation Eases to 3.4% in May
UK inflation eased to 3.4% in May, down from 3.5% in April, due to lower airfares and fuel costs, despite rising food and household goods prices; the Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates.
UK Inflation Eases to 3.4% in May
UK inflation eased to 3.4% in May, down from 3.5% in April, due to lower airfares and fuel costs, despite rising food and household goods prices; the Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates.
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36% Bias Score
OECD Downgrades UK Growth Outlook, Urges Fiscal Prudence
The OECD slashed Britain's 2025 growth forecast to 1.3 percent and 2026 to 1 percent, warning Chancellor Rachel Reeves against loosening the purse strings due to 'very thin' fiscal buffers and urging fiscal prudence amid stubborn inflation.
OECD Downgrades UK Growth Outlook, Urges Fiscal Prudence
The OECD slashed Britain's 2025 growth forecast to 1.3 percent and 2026 to 1 percent, warning Chancellor Rachel Reeves against loosening the purse strings due to 'very thin' fiscal buffers and urging fiscal prudence amid stubborn inflation.
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56% Bias Score
UK Chancellor and Bank of England Governor Clash Over Economic Policy
The UK Chancellor and Bank of England Governor disagree on economic policy; the Chancellor seeks greater government control over investments, while the Governor stresses monetary policy independence, mirroring similar tensions internationally.
UK Chancellor and Bank of England Governor Clash Over Economic Policy
The UK Chancellor and Bank of England Governor disagree on economic policy; the Chancellor seeks greater government control over investments, while the Governor stresses monetary policy independence, mirroring similar tensions internationally.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Faces Bank of England Opposition Over Pension Investment Mandate
The UK government seeks powers to mandate up to 10 percent of pension fund investments in specific sectors, prompting opposition from the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey who highlights concerns about the safety and caution required for pensioner investments.
UK Government Faces Bank of England Opposition Over Pension Investment Mandate
The UK government seeks powers to mandate up to 10 percent of pension fund investments in specific sectors, prompting opposition from the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey who highlights concerns about the safety and caution required for pensioner investments.
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64% Bias Score
£10 Million to Fix ONS Data Accuracy Issues
The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) will receive £10 million over two years to improve the accuracy of its data following criticism over its Labour Force Survey (LFS) and concerns from institutions such as the Bank of England.
£10 Million to Fix ONS Data Accuracy Issues
The UK's Office for National Statistics (ONS) will receive £10 million over two years to improve the accuracy of its data following criticism over its Labour Force Survey (LFS) and concerns from institutions such as the Bank of England.
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36% Bias Score
UK Inflation Eases to 3.4%, but Bank of England Expected to Hold Rates
UK inflation eased to 3.4% in May, down from 3.5% in April, driven by falling airfares and motor fuel costs, despite rising food and household goods prices; the Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates.
UK Inflation Eases to 3.4%, but Bank of England Expected to Hold Rates
UK inflation eased to 3.4% in May, down from 3.5% in April, driven by falling airfares and motor fuel costs, despite rising food and household goods prices; the Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates.
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40% Bias Score
UK Inflation Eases to 3.4% in May Amid Rising Food Prices
UK inflation fell to 3.4% in May, down from 3.5% in April, due to lower air fares and petrol prices, but offset by a 4.4% rise in food inflation, driven partly by poor harvests affecting chocolate prices; the Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates.
UK Inflation Eases to 3.4% in May Amid Rising Food Prices
UK inflation fell to 3.4% in May, down from 3.5% in April, due to lower air fares and petrol prices, but offset by a 4.4% rise in food inflation, driven partly by poor harvests affecting chocolate prices; the Bank of England is expected to hold interest rates.
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36% Bias Score
Nationwide Cuts Mortgage Rates Amidst Rising Market Trend
Nationwide is cutting interest rates on some fixed-rate mortgages by up to 0.12 percentage points, starting tomorrow, offering a new lowest rate of 3.9 percent for those with a 40 percent deposit, while other lenders like Halifax, Accord and Santander are increasing rates due to rising swap rates an...
Nationwide Cuts Mortgage Rates Amidst Rising Market Trend
Nationwide is cutting interest rates on some fixed-rate mortgages by up to 0.12 percentage points, starting tomorrow, offering a new lowest rate of 3.9 percent for those with a 40 percent deposit, while other lenders like Halifax, Accord and Santander are increasing rates due to rising swap rates an...
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44% Bias Score
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