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Bankers celebrate ‘obscene’ bonuses while inflation hits 30 year high

16 February 202219 January 2024Political Fiber0

British bankers are celebrating bumper bonuses set to exceed £4 billion while UK households struggle amidst the cost of living crisis. The Bank of England (BoE) today announced inflation has hit a new 30-year high in January with consumer prices up 5.5% on the year. Surging prices for energy, clothing and footwear is behind the […]

Inflation rate surges to record rise as autumn is set to bring ‘serious squeeze on living standards’

15 September 202119 January 2024Political Fiber0

UK inflation has surged at its fastest rate since records began with a 3.2% rise in August carried by steep rises in food and drink and home furnishing prices. Figures released today (September 15) by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show the highest monthly rise since the Bank of England (BoE) gained independence to […]

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Bankers celebrate ‘obscene’ bonuses while inflation hits 30 year high

Inflation rate surges to record rise as autumn is set to bring ‘serious squeeze on living standards’

Home Secretary announces plans to target businesses over illegal immigration

Labour announces its plans to renationalise the railways

The number of children living in damp homes has doubled since the pandemic

Labour replaces “levelling up” departments with local government

Average student debt continues to rise with 2.8 million people making repayments

Party leaders make their final appeals to voters ahead of this week’s election

Polls suggest Labour could win the election by 20 percentage points

How the different political parties plan to deal with unaffordable rents

NHS faces increased pressure due to strikes and heatwave

Conservatives withdraw support for two candidates over election day betting scandal