Hargreaves Lansdown is in the news as UK inflation hits 3.3%. The UK's biggest retail investment platform, now owned by CVC Capital Partners.
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Greggs reports a 17.9% drop in pre-tax profits to £167.4 million for 2025, citing challenging market conditions, hot weather, and rising costs. Despite slower sales growth at the start of 2026, the company expects easing inflation to support consumer spending and plans to expand its store network.
The Office for National Statistics has shown March inflation at 3.3%, driven by higher motor fuel prices and air travel costs. Analysts expect energy bills to rise later this year amid geopolitical tensions, while clothing costs have eased. Next month’s data may reflect changes in the energy price cap and further shifts in transport pricing.