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It is impossible to write about the current economic situation without first mentioning the humanitarian impact of the conflict in Ukraine. Tens of thousands of people have been killed or injured, including a huge number of civilians. Some 5 million refugees have already fled to other countries, with a further Read the full article…

The Bank of England has now raised the UK interest rate five times since December 2021, gradually increasing from 0.1% to the current 1.25%. UK inflation (as measured by CPI – the Consumer Prices Index) increased again in May – to 9.1%, its highest level since 1982. In the US, Read the full article…