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The cost of living rose more than expected in February driven by sharp hikes in food prices.
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Veg shortages drive surprise jump in inflation
The cost of living rose more than expected in February driven by sharp hikes in food prices.

UK government borrowing hits record February level
The government borrowed its highest amount of any February to fund support for energy bills.

Sri Lanka secures bailout for struggling economy
The deal is a lifeline for the country which is facing its worst economic crisis in over 70 years.

Investor fears appear to ease as share prices rise
Investors appear largely reassured after Credit Suisse rescue, but First Republic shares plunge.

Is this a banking crisis - how worried should I be?
Credit Suisse has been taken over by rival UBS and shares have tumbled, but your money is safe, say regulators.

Central banks rush to keep cash flowing
Six central banks move to keep credit flowing worldwide after two big institutions collapsed.

UK faces biggest fall in spending power for 70 years
The gloomy forecast came as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Budget in the Commons.
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Veg shortages drive surprise jump in inflation
The cost of living rose more than expected in February driven by sharp hikes in food prices.

UK government borrowing hits record February level
The government borrowed its highest amount of any February to fund support for energy bills.

Sri Lanka secures bailout for struggling economy
The deal is a lifeline for the country which is facing its worst economic crisis in over 70 years.

Investor fears appear to ease as share prices rise
Investors appear largely reassured after Credit Suisse rescue, but First Republic shares plunge.

Is this a banking crisis - how worried should I be?
Credit Suisse has been taken over by rival UBS and shares have tumbled, but your money is safe, say regulators.

Central banks rush to keep cash flowing
Six central banks move to keep credit flowing worldwide after two big institutions collapsed.

UK faces biggest fall in spending power for 70 years
The gloomy forecast came as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Budget in the Commons.

UK government borrowing hits record February level
The government borrowed its highest amount of any February to fund support for energy bills.

Sri Lanka secures bailout for struggling economy
The deal is a lifeline for the country which is facing its worst economic crisis in over 70 years.

Investor fears appear to ease as share prices rise
Investors appear largely reassured after Credit Suisse rescue, but First Republic shares plunge.
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