• UK retail sales boosted by second-hand and discount stores
    Retail sales rose strongly last month as cash-strapped shoppers looked for cheaper options.
  • UK interest rates: What the rise means for you
    The Bank of England has raised the rate from 4% to 4.25%, creating higher mortgage costs.
  • Interest rate rise: Bank of England more hopeful on UK economy
    Andrew Bailey's comments come as the Bank raises interest rates to 4.25% to try to combat inflation.
  • Loans firm Amigo to halt lending and wind down
    The struggling high-cost firm has immediately halted all lending after failing to secure cash from investors.
  • Cost of living: Food banks used by 3% of UK families
    Those in Scotland and the north of England were most likely to have used one in the last 12 months.
  • Veg shortages drive surprise jump in UK inflation
    The cost of living rose more than expected in February driven by sharp hikes in food prices.
  • Why is UK inflation higher than other countries?
    February's shock rise in inflation figure means the UK now has the highest rate among major economies.