66 h. ago How Nintendo dodged Trump’s tariffs and saved the Switch 2 release

Fortunate timing and government hesitation allowed the Switch 2 to come out on time, but the headache isn’t overNintendo fans across the US are breathing a sigh of relief as they tear apart the boxes housing their new Nintendo Switch 2 video game consoles. On-again, off-again trade tariffs implemented by Donald Trump, which precipitated pre-order delays from Nintendo, made the 5June release date of the highly coveted hardware feel more like a hope than a certainty. A potential price hike up from $450 loomed over launch day, but would-be buyers’ fears did not come to fruition.Nintendo’s maneuvering around Trump’s tariffs isn’t over, though – far from it. The Japanese console maker managed to luckily launch its device squarely within a 90-day tariff pause issued by the president. If tariffs on countries like India and Japan return to the levels proposed during Trump’s “Liberation Day” speech at the start of April, however, experts say Nintendo will have to limber up for yet another de...

Politics

4 d. ago One of the nation’s largest egg producers has lost 95% of its chickens to bird flu. It could spell price hikes

Hickman’s Egg Ranch has lost 170 million birds since the bird flu epidemic began in 2022

Politics

4 d. ago Freddo chocolate hit by shrinkflation AGAIN as Cadbury slashes the number of bars in £1.40 multipack

The beloved British treat was once famously priced as just 10p but has been subject to countless price hikes over the years.

Economics

5 d. ago Half of Americans say they are already cutting back because of tariffs — and that includes summer vacation plans

While Donald Trump demands that companies ‘eat the tariffs’, multiple surveys and polls show that Americans are expecting major price hikes

Politics

5 d. ago Turbot off the menu in UK restaurants after labour, energy and shipping price hikes hit supply

Among those raising the alert is Tommy Banks, chef patron of two Michelin-starred venues in Yorkshire - the Black Swan, in OIdstead, and Roots, in York.

Events

5 d. ago King of Fish dethroned by costs: Turbot vanishes from seafood restaurants after labour, energy and shipping price hikes

Among those raising the alert is Tommy Banks, chef patron of two Michelin-starred venues in Yorkshire - the Black Swan, in OIdstead, and Roots, in York.

Society

9 d. ago Beautiful underrated city has gorgeous beaches and 'no tourist price hikes'

Brits looking for a city break with gorgeous beaches, amazing food and budget-friendly accommodation may want to check out one underrated gem that travel experts love

Society

9 d. ago Trump’s ‘Liberation day’ gets axed: Here are the goods free from tariffs and the products still facing price hikes

Most of the tariffs implemented by President Donald Trump were struck down by the three-judge panel Wednesday.

Politics

1 week ago Asda customers with these 29 jobs to see price hikes from Tuesday

Asda shoppers currently get 5% off fresh food, including meat, fish, fruit and vegetables, fresh fruit juice and smoothies, dairy and bakery products - but this discount will end tomorrow on Tuesday, May 27

Economics

2 w. ago 'Beautiful yet underrated' French city named one of Europe's cheapest destinations

The French city of Lille is just a 90-minute train ride away from London and it's been named one of Europe's cheapest destinations by the Post Office

Politics

2 w. ago Should I bring cash when I visit the US? Businesses hit tourists with 10% surcharge for credit cards

Exclusive: Tourists to the US will need to take reserves of dollars in cash or accept a typical price hike of 3 or 4 per cent

Economics

2 w. ago Japanese car giant risks Trump's wrath as it hikes prices due to tariffs

The company confirmed the price hikes on Monday. It's the latest automaker to pass along cost increases to consumers.

Politics

2 w. ago Bill payers urged to pick up Sky broadband deals as price hike date revealed

Sky has spent the last month slashing the prices on its broadband packages, making them more affordable for new customers looking to sign on, but that's set to change

Economics

2 w. ago Ryanair tickets to be more expensive as airline reveals price hikes

The company is looking to reverse a drop in profits, and that means passengers will pay more

Politics

2 w. ago What you can do about broadband price increases as firms announce bill hikes

With prices going up with several providers, now could be the time to switch

Economics

2 w. ago Trump Treasury secretary admits Americans will pay ‘some’ tariff price hikes

Treasury official says he spoke with Walmart leadership after chain was targeted by Trump’s angry diatribe

Economics

3 w. ago Sky issues price hike warning and confirms exact date increase is coming

Customers are in for a monthly bill increase - and it's coming soon.

Events

3 w. ago Under of a cloud of tariffs, Walmart is the latest retailer to announce price hikes

Volley after volley of tariffs — and at times on-again, off-again trade actions — have put companies around the world on edge

Economics

3 w. ago Sky announces surprise price increase for nearly half a million people

Earlier this year, all of the UK's biggest Internet Service Providers announced price hikes. Now, in a shock update, Sky has announced another new price increase.

Economics

3 w. ago Price of popular beer hiked in supermarkets including Sainsbury's and Morrisons

The biggest price rise seen was for single 6660ml bottles of San Miguel, which went up by an average of 34p - or 15.5% - to £2.55 a bottle since January 1

Economics