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IMF slashes growth forecasts for Europe, as pound falls 1.1% to 18-month low after sharp retail sales decline and April PMIs point to much weaker speed of recovery across UK economy

Covid-19 cases continue to trend downwards according to official Government figures, but some areas have seen big spikes in the last week.

Figures this week from the Office for National Statistics revealed food and drink price inflation soared to 5.9% in March, the highest for more than a decade - but analysts say worse is to come

A decision on whether it will be offered still has to be made

Inflation hit a 30-year high in March, driven by rising petrol prices and the surging cost of energy

Inflation raced to a new 30-year high last month as the spiralling cost of daily essentials tightened the cost of living squeeze for millions of households.

Bread is 5.5% more expensive than it was a year ago, the Office for National Statistics said.

British consumer prices rose at their fastest pace in 30 years last month, fueled by soaring prices for household energy and motor fuels

Britain's annual consumer price inflation rate soared to its highest level in three decades in March as rising food and energy prices squeezed consumer pockets. According to the Office for National Statistics, the annual inflation rate climbed to 7% in March from 6.2% in February — the highest since March…