CPI

PP explains how deflation could affect schemes, and what trustees can do

Expectations that low oil prices could trigger a period of deflation have been met after the consumer prices index (CPI) weakened to -0.1% for the year to April 2015.

Professional Pensions looks at the impact of falling inflation over the last year

Sarah Brown explains why falling prices don't necessarily mean falling liabilities

The UK is at risk of slipping into deflation as the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) hit zero for the first time since in February.

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has updated the basket of goods used to calculate inflation to include e-cigarettes, craft beer and subscriptions to music streaming service Spotify.

Inflation could return to the Bank of England's (BOE) 2% target by the end of the year if oil prices stabilise at current levels, according to Hermes Investment Management.

British Polythene Industries (BPI) has agreed with the trustees of its defined benefit (DB) scheme to switch its pension payments to the Consumer Prices Index (CPI).

Natasha Browne examines the likelihood of negative inflation and the consequences for pension schemes.

Inflation fell to 0.3% in January, the lowest level since the consumer prices index (CPI) was introduced, as price growth continued to slump on the back of falling oil prices.