Published in May 2012

Are your savings safe with Santander?

by Cliff D'Arcy | Santander has seen its credit rating cut. So is it still a safe home for your savings?

How the eurozone crisis affects us

by Cliff D'Arcy | The growing crises in Spain and Greece could damage your finances back home in Britain!

How to survive the eurozone meltdown

by Harvey Jones | As Europe descends into chaos, we look at how to ensure your cash is safe.

Published in April 2012

Consumers get more confident, says Nationwide

by Ed Bowsher | Consumers in the UK became more confident in March and were more willing to spend, according to a survey by Nationwide Building Society.

UK falls back into recession

by John Fitzsimons | The UK is back in recession, following negative growth for the second straight quarter.

UK inflation in surprise increase in March

by Simon Ward | Food and clothing price inflation has pushed the annual Consumer Prices Index measure of inflation up this month.

Why the super-rich are good for us

by Cliff D'Arcy | Here are five reasons why we should welcome foreign tycoons to Britain!

Published in March 2012

Inflation rate hits 15-month low in February

by Simon Ward | Lower bills and cheaper shop prices have pushed the annual rate of inflation down in February but the essentials are still costing more.

Inflation basket: how Robert Pattinson and Apple affect our money

by Simon Ward | The Office for National Statistics has announced some interesting changes to the 'baskets' of items that it uses to measure inflation. Here's what's changed and why it matters.

George Osborne's 2012 Budget - predictions

by Ed Bowsher | What are the experts predicting for next week’s Budget? And are they right?

Interest rates held again but QE has 'blown hole' in pensions

by Simon Ward | The Bank of England has held interest rates at their record low as a pensions body warns of the effects of quantitative easing on company schemes.

Three years of low interest rates: winners and losers

by Robert Powell | As the 0.5% bank rate reaches its third birthday, Robert Powell reports on the winners and losers from low interest rates…

Published in February 2012

Five bank branches to close each week

by John Fitzsimons | A new report suggests five bank branches a week will close between now and 2018, as figures show the number of branches has halved since 1990.

Bank of England: inflation to keep falling as we avoid recession

by Simon Ward | Inflation on track to go below 2% but economy will "zig-zag" this year.

Inflation falls again in January

by Simon Ward | Both measures of inflation have fallen again, although the Consumer Prices Index rate is still above the Bank of England's 2% target.

London and south east pay for rest of UK

by Simon Ward | The two regions contribute most to public spending via taxes, according to new research.

UK economy will slump in 2012, says forecast

by Simon Ward | The National Institute of Economic and Social Research predicts that we'll experience a mild recession in the first half of this year.

More jobs in January but salaries fall

by Simon Ward | Reed's monthly Job Index sees small increase in number of new jobs although the salaries they're paying are falling.

Published in January 2012

Recession looms as GDP shrinks

by Simon Ward | First estimate of GDP for final quarter of 2011 shows a 0.2% contraction.

Your shout: should we legalise and tax drugs?

by Simon Ward | As Sir Richard Branson proposes relaxing laws and regulating illegal drugs, let us know what you think.

How Big Macs and underpants can forecast the economy

by Robert Powell | From Big Macs to boxers, Robert Powell considers some alternative ways to identify economic growth and strife...

Unemployment rises again

by Simon Ward | Number of people unemployed rises to 2.68 million, with youth unemployment increasing again.

Inflation falls in December

by Simon Ward | Petrol, gas and clothing contribute to fall from November to December.

UK ‘already in recession’, say forecasters

by Simon Ward | Both the ITEM Club and the CEBR predict a big struggle for the economy this year, with the CEBR forecasting interest rates will stay on hold until 2016.

Bank of England holds interest rates again

by Simon Ward | Rates held at record low and no more money pumped into the economy for now.

Protect your cash from an interest rate rise

by Emma Lunn | Will interest rates rise in 2012? Maybe 2013? No one can say for sure, but we need to be ready when rates do rise.