Bank forecasts short-term rise in inflation
Inflation is likely to rise in the short term, the Bank of England said today, setting the stage for an interest rate increase.
In its latest quarterly inflation report,...
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Companies will make £3.3bn from PFI
Companies stand to reap profits of £3.3bn from the government's controversial private finance initiative (PFI), a healthcare pressure group said today.
The claim by...
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How much is a 2p worth? Actually, 3p
For the ultra-rich, it involves investing millions in an original Warhol or Picasso. For others, it will be gold, silver or rare stamps. Economists are puzzling over how ...
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Hispanic Americans a growing force, figures show
Nearly half of American toddlers are from ethnic minorities thanks to burgeoning fertility rates among Hispanic Americans, the US Census Bureau has found.
Hispanic famil...
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A backward glance
There was nothing to muffle the gunshots fired into the back of Sidaram Manjhi's head. They reverberated through the lush fields of the village of Mauri and sounded warni...
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EU targets internet tax avoidance
Consumers could be forced to pay more VAT on music downloads and internet telephony provided by companies operating in low-tax havens and offshore islands under plans due...
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Where can I get a loan?
The list is long and ranges from high street banks, to those that operate only on the internet or telephone, to building societies, credit unions, specialised loan compan...
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Taxpayer faces extra £70m bill for GPs' out-of-hours work
Reform of GPs' out-of-hours services will cost the taxpayer £70m more than anticipated this year, but there is no evidence patients are receiving better treatment, ...
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APR and EAR
These strange acronyms are often seen following the headline rates for current and savings accounts, overdrafts, loans and credit card charges.
APR stands for annual per...
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Pound rises to one-year high
The pound rose to its highest level in a year against the dollar in anticipation of higher UK interest rates this year after a surge in raw material costs for manufacture...
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