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UK Inflation Soars to 3.5%, Sparking Economic Concerns

5/23/2025

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Inflation in the UK skyrocketed to 3.5% in April, sparking worries about sustained high interest rates. While energy bills are set to drop by 7% in July, the government has reinstated the winter fuel allowance cut. Meanwhile, enticing bank switching deals are back, offering up to £310, as women’s financial struggles after divorce continue to demand attention.

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Inflation in the UK skyrocketed to 3.5% in April, sparking worries about sustained high interest rates. While energy bills are set to drop by 7% in July, the government has reinstated the winter fuel allowance cut. Meanwhile, enticing bank switching deals are back, offering up to £310, as women’s financial struggles after divorce continue to demand attention.