Inflation

The rate of UK CPI inflation rose in the year to April, the first increase in ten months, according to the Office for National Statistics.

Natasha Browne looks at the causes of a prolonged period of falling inflation

The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) fell for a sixth consecutive month in March to hit a four-year low, according to latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

The UK's headline inflation rate dropped to 1.7% in February, its lowest level since late 2009.

Natasha Browne asks if schemes need to take further interest rate measures

Natasha Browne on the Bank of England's latest edict

Natasha Browne asks what the latest inflation report means for pension schemes

The UK inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in January, marking the first time it has fallen below the Bank of England's target of 2% since November 2009.

The BT Group pension scheme's deficit hit £7.3bn gross of tax after an increase in market inflation expectations.

Rachel Dalton looks at the implications for scheme investment