UK inflation

Thousands Of Doctors In England Go On 'Longest-Ever Strike' Over Pay Rise

The British Medical Association, the doctors' union, has asked for a 35% pay rise to bring junior doctors' pay back to 2008 levels once inflation is taken into account.

Jul 13, 2023, 15:44 PM IST

'Your priorities are my priorities': Rishi Sunak vows to tackle Britain's most serious problems in 2023

In a speech, Indian-origin UK PM Rishi Sunak promised to halve UK's inflation and reduce illegal migration.

Jan 05, 2023, 06:50 AM IST

Liz Truss will face tough economic challenges, says former Indian envoy on new British PM

"All in all, she has a very difficult challenge in front of her. Let her wish her the best," said the Former High Commissioner of India to the UK on Liz Truss' new role as UK PM.

Sep 06, 2022, 00:15 AM IST

UK inflation hits 10.1% as cost of living continues to soar

"Price rises in other staple items, such as pet food, toilet rolls, toothbrushes, and deodorants also pushed up inflation in July. "Driven by higher demand, the price for package holidays rose, after falling at the same time last year, while airfares also increased.

Aug 17, 2022, 15:52 PM IST

British inflation records biggest jump in two years; highest since November 2014

British inflation recorded its sharpest jump in more than two years in September, even without any direct evidence of the weaker pound pushing up prices.

Oct 18, 2016, 16:17 PM IST

British inflation rate edges up from zero

"A smaller fall in clothing prices on the month compared with a year ago was the main contributor to the rise in inflation."

Aug 18, 2015, 15:56 PM IST

British inflation rate falls back to zero

Britain`s annual inflation rate turned flat in June from the previous month on the back of falling clothing and food prices, official data showed Tuesday.

Jul 14, 2015, 15:41 PM IST

Bank of England warns of spillover risks from global rate rises

Bank of England policymakers warned this month Britain could be affected when other countries start to raise interest rates, but that the outlook for British rates hinged on domestic inflation.

Jun 17, 2015, 16:03 PM IST

British unemployment steady at 5.5%

The number of unemployed fell by 43,000 in the three months to April, the ONS added.

Jun 17, 2015, 15:38 PM IST

UK inflation turns negative for first time since 1960

Britain`s annual inflation rate fell to minus 0.1 percent in April, from zero in March, turning negative for the first time since 1960, official data showed Tuesday.

May 19, 2015, 14:55 PM IST

British inflation hits zero for first time: Data

Britain`s annual inflation rate slowed sharply to zero in February for the first time on the back of falling prices for recreational goods, food and furniture, official data showed Tuesday.

Mar 24, 2015, 16:08 PM IST

British inflation hits record low

Britain`s annual inflation rate slowed to a record low of 0.3 percent in January on the back of plunging oil prices and lower food costs, official data showed Tuesday.

Feb 17, 2015, 16:37 PM IST