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UK pub chain ekes out small profit but sales still lag pre-pandemic level
1.2% increase in February comes despite rising inflation and interest rates
Central bank’s forecast for inflation is softer than in February
The quarter-point increase comes a day after data showed inflation was rising
Continuing high levels of price rises set UK apart from other major economies
Economists and Bank of England had forecast a decline from January to 9.9%
Ensuring prices fall remains UK government’s ‘first priority’, chancellor tells parliamentary committee
Policymakers will weigh latest inflation data and extent of problems in global banking sector
Decline to 3.9% comes ahead of Bank of England rate-setting meeting on Thursday
Andrew Bailey earns plaudits for crisis management but is sharply criticised over inflation and communication
Annual update by Office for National Statistics reflects growth of new technology and changing national diets
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
But am I willing to lose my shirt with a punt on interest rates?
Road schemes postponed as ministers seek to offset impact of inflation on capital budgets
A period of very slow activity, if not a recession, still seems likely but if growth picks up, rates will have to rise further
Sticking rigidly to existing inflation targets risks snuffing out nascent growth
Bank of England survey adds to the pressure for policymakers already split on interest rate raises
Bank of England governor says ‘economy is evolving much as we expected’ in pushback against markets
Annual food prices rose 17.1% in February, research by Kantar shows, as consumers switched to discount supermarkets
Falling energy prices and improved business and consumer sentiment offer brighter prospects
As the cost of living continues to rise, find out how much inflation could affect your personal finances
Where do I start if I want to take a hatchet to personal spending?
Rapid falls in gas prices give government hope of solving some of its biggest economic challenges
Treasury receives unexpected £30bn boost to public finances and foresees ‘low risk’ of settlement setting benchmark
Tentative signs that inflation ‘may not be as persistent and stubborn as some feared’
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