In February, consumer price inflation in the U.K. dropped to 2.8% from 3%, with clothing prices, especially women’s clothes, driving the decline, exceeding analysts’ expectations of a 2.9% decrease. While living costs continue to rise above the Bank of England’s 2% target, the slower rate of inflation provides relief for Treasury chief Rachel Reeves ahead of her statement on public finances, where she is expected to announce spending cuts and address weaker economic growth projections. Despite economic uncertainties, the Bank of England kept its main interest rate unchanged at 4.50% as the nation faces challenges from the U.S.’s tariff policies.
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Two-Thirds Of People With Dementia Are Women. Experts Now Think They Might Know Why
Alzheimer’s Research UK reports that two out of three people with dementia in the UK are women, with women over 60 being twice as likely to develop dementia than breast cancer. Factors such as lipid metabolism, vascular risk responses, heart health, hormonal changes, and autoimmune disorders may contribute to the higher dementia risk in women. Recommendations include aerobic exercise, adequate sleep, socialization, and a healthy diet to mitigate risks. Full Article
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