Thousands Of Doctors In England Go On 'Longest-Ever Strike' Over Pay Rise
The British Medical Association, the doctors' union, has asked for a 35% pay rise to bring junior doctors' pay back to 2008 levels once inflation is taken into account.
Jul 13, 2023, 15:44 PM IST'Your priorities are my priorities': Rishi Sunak vows to tackle Britain's most serious problems in 2023
In a speech, Indian-origin UK PM Rishi Sunak promised to halve UK's inflation and reduce illegal migration.
Jan 05, 2023, 06:50 AM ISTLiz Truss will face tough economic challenges, says former Indian envoy on new British PM
"All in all, she has a very difficult challenge in front of her. Let her wish her the best," said the Former High Commissioner of India to the UK on Liz Truss' new role as UK PM.
Sep 06, 2022, 00:15 AM ISTUK inflation hits 10.1% as cost of living continues to soar
"Price rises in other staple items, such as pet food, toilet rolls, toothbrushes, and deodorants also pushed up inflation in July. "Driven by higher demand, the price for package holidays rose, after falling at the same time last year, while airfares also increased.
Aug 17, 2022, 15:52 PM ISTBritish inflation records biggest jump in two years; highest since November 2014
British inflation recorded its sharpest jump in more than two years in September, even without any direct evidence of the weaker pound pushing up prices.
Oct 18, 2016, 16:17 PM ISTBritish inflation rate edges up from zero
"A smaller fall in clothing prices on the month compared with a year ago was the main contributor to the rise in inflation."
Aug 18, 2015, 15:56 PM ISTBritish inflation rate falls back to zero
Britain`s annual inflation rate turned flat in June from the previous month on the back of falling clothing and food prices, official data showed Tuesday.
Jul 14, 2015, 15:41 PM ISTBank of England warns of spillover risks from global rate rises
Bank of England policymakers warned this month Britain could be affected when other countries start to raise interest rates, but that the outlook for British rates hinged on domestic inflation.
Jun 17, 2015, 16:03 PM ISTBritish unemployment steady at 5.5%
The number of unemployed fell by 43,000 in the three months to April, the ONS added.
Jun 17, 2015, 15:38 PM ISTUK inflation turns negative for first time since 1960
Britain`s annual inflation rate fell to minus 0.1 percent in April, from zero in March, turning negative for the first time since 1960, official data showed Tuesday.
May 19, 2015, 14:55 PM ISTBritish inflation hits zero for first time: Data
Britain`s annual inflation rate slowed sharply to zero in February for the first time on the back of falling prices for recreational goods, food and furniture, official data showed Tuesday.
Mar 24, 2015, 16:08 PM ISTBritish inflation hits record low
Britain`s annual inflation rate slowed to a record low of 0.3 percent in January on the back of plunging oil prices and lower food costs, official data showed Tuesday.
Feb 17, 2015, 16:37 PM ISTSliding oil sends British inflation to 12-year low
The 12-month Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped from a rate of 1.3 per cent in October, the Office for National Statistics said in a statement.
Dec 16, 2014, 17:56 PM IST