3 h. ago Bon Jovi Murrayfield: 'More sensible approach' urged as Edinburgh concert sends hotel prices soaring

A concert by Bon Jovi is scheduled for the last weekend of the Fringe

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63 h. ago Budget tax hikes could see food prices soar, major supermarket boss warns

Sainsbury’s CEO Simon Roberts says shoppers are being ‘cautious’ ahead of the announcement later this month

Economics

7 d. ago Hidden hotspots to look out for when you’re in the supermarket that could save you £500 a year

SUPERMARKETS are getting pricier — so how can you rise above the madness and bag the best value on your weekly shop? We spoke to retail insiders who shared their top tips for bossing the bargain hunt. Soaring food prices saw inflation skyrocket to 3.8% in July — and it's stayed stubbornly high ever since....

Economics

8 d. ago Cost of iconic British meal set to soar after Russian fisheries slapped with sanctions

Britain’s iconic fish and chips dish faces a fresh crisis as soaring cod prices, driven by tough new UK sanctions on Russian fishing giants, threaten to put the nation’s favourite comfort meal out of reach for many families

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8 d. ago Welcome to the Notswolds! As prices soar in the Cotswolds, here's the forgotten rural idyll which enjoys the same benefits

While the Cotswolds stood out as the destination du jour for metropolitan emigres pre-pandemic, a new rural hub is catching the attention of families seeking a slice of The Good Life.

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9 d. ago American farmers welcome China's promise to buy their soybean but this deal doesn't solve everything

American farmers welcomed China’s promise to buy some of their soybeans, but Iowa farmer Robb Ewoldt cautioned this won’t solve all the problems as farmers continue to deal with soaring prices for fertilizer, tractors, repair parts and seeds

Economics

9 d. ago Shareholders reject $9bn CoreWeave offer for Core Scientific

Deal’s collapse could hurt CoreWeave plans to meet growth targets that have driven soaring stock price

Politics

1 week ago Cricketers warned of looming 'emergency' as MCC demand action on overlooked topic

MCC recently hosted a conference to address the issue, with prices spiralling as demand soars – particularly in the sub-continent – for a product reliant on English willow.

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1 week ago Ofgem should use firms’ windfall profits to fund energy debt relief, say MPs

Electricity and gas prices soared from late 2021, driven by the reopening of economies after Covid and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Economics

1 week ago Shop price inflation slows despite soaring cost of fresh food

Overall shop price inflation has slowed to 1%, but fresh food is now 4.3% more expensive than a year ago, according to the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Monitor.

Economics

2 w. ago Cheapest time to use a washing machine according to four experts

As energy prices continue to soar, many households are looking for ways to cut laundry costs without compromising on clean clothes - and the answer is all in the timing

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2 w. ago Bon Jovi Edinburgh Murrayfield Ticket Prices and Presales: How to bag tickets for the legendary rockers' Scottish date

One of the world’s biggest rock bands have announced a huge gig in Scotland.

Economics

2 w. ago Extreme weather is set to add HUNDREDS to your grocery bills: Prices for butter, beef, milk, coffee and chocolate soar by 15.6%

Your weekly food shop is about to get even more expensive, scientists have warned - with extreme weather to blame.

Economics

2 w. ago Chocolate bars that aren't: List of snacks that can no longer be classed as chocs

Soaring cocoa prices - driven by the climate crisis - along with higher production costs and inflation have forced manufacturers to slash chocolate content and shrink product sizes

Politics

2 w. ago Why your chocolate isn't chocolate any more: How heavy rain and high temperatures have seen cocoa prices soar, forcing manufacturers to use cheap alternatives

Due to the lack of cocoa in certain products, two brands by manufacturing giant McVitie's must now be labelled 'chocolate flavoured' after cost-cutting measures massively impacted their ingredients.

Economics

2 w. ago Jet2 and Tui bosses warn of soaring holiday prices if taxes are hiked in Budget

There are fears some holidaymakers could be 'priced out'

Economics

3 w. ago If you like a lot of chocolate on your biscuit look away now

Club and Penguin bars are now ‘chocolate flavour’ after owner McVitie’s cuts cocoa content amid soaring pricesIf you like a lot of chocolate on your biscuit you can no longer join our Club or pick up a Penguin, as the lunchbox favourites have reduced the amount of cocoa in their recipe so much they are now only “chocolate flavour”.The two snacks, both made by McVitie’s, changed their recipes earlier this year amid soaring cocoa prices – which have prompted manufacturers to try a number of different tactics to keep prices down. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Missing temple gold causes political scandal amid soaring prices of precious metal

Indian court orders investigation into why nearly 475 grams of revered Sabarimala temple’s gold wasn’t returned following renovation project in 2019

Politics

3 w. ago 75% of Americans report soaring prices as Trump claims inflation ‘over’

Exclusive poll: Inflation remains a concern despite president’s pledge to reduce prices on ‘day one’Nine months after Donald Trump took office, promising to reduce prices on “day one”, a clear majority of Americans say their monthly costs have risen by between $100 and $749, according to an exclusive new poll conducted for the Guardian.The president has continued to insist that there is “virtually no inflation”. “Prices are ‘WAY DOWN’ in the USA,” Trump wrote on social media in late August. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Drivers can use 'little known' trick to save hundreds a year on car insurance

Car insurance prices have soared in recent years - with motorists facing hefty bills. Here's how to bring them down using a "little-known" trick

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