UK economy
In Britain, the Bank of England sets the key interest rate, with the aim of keeping inflation at a set target rate. Other key economic data to watch include house prices, retail sales and employment data.
Recent articles
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(10 February 12)
The Bank of England is set to pump an extra £50bn into Britain's economy. But that may not be enough, says Matthew Partridge. So should we be printing more?
(10 February 12)
The public is right to be furious with bankers, says Tim Price. But it's not the retail bankers who should be the targets of our wrath - it's the ones who pull the strings.
(10 February 12)
Facebook's flotation has caused a massive stir amongst investors. But haven't we seen this all before? Matthew Lynn examines whether we are on the threshold of another dotcom boom.