UK CPI 10.1% versus 9.8% consensus forecast. I had expected 9.9%. Not great. One of the reasons that I am more positive on Labour's chances is that I expect persistent inflation in the UK and el… (View Post)

Bloomberg consensus is 9.8% IIRC, so you are in good company. I have it at 9.9%. It should come down on base effects - ie big price increases last March dropping out of the calculation - plus lower f… (View Post)

"Haud yer wheesht" is the correct terminology. But far better to leave this to the professionals. (View Post)

More like a 'free ride when... (someone else has) already paid' in this case. Or quite possible 'good advice... (from your auditors) that you just didn't take'. (View Post)

https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/apr/18/sunaks-maths-to-18-plan-misguided-says-man-asked-to-promote-it Oops! (View Post)