Inflation

The Chancellor has defended the Bank of England over rising inflation and denied the government is making its job more difficult.

Helen Morrissey looks at how asset-backed annuities can help retirees meet the challenges of longevity and inflation

Tony Slocombe, of Heartwood Wealth Management, says pensions alone will not be enough to fund retirement.

The UK inflation rate rose to 4% in January, which is double the government's target and up from 3.7% the previous month.

Official inflation figures due out today are misleading the public, according to international experts who say the data understates the true increase in the cost of living.

There is a "real chance" the Bank of England will raise interest rates as early as next week, says Skandia, with subsequent hikes pushing rates up to 3% by the end of next year.

Eurozone inflation rose to a higher-than-expected 2.4% in January.

With fears the gold price will continue to rise, Joanna Faith looks at alternative inflation hedges.

Inflation edged closer towards 4% in December as the rising cost of food and oil products continued to hit the price of goods and services.

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