2 h. ago Brits are paying more for chocolate, meat and butter as supermarket inflation hits 4.9%

Grocery prices at supermarkets in Britain were 4.9 per cent higher than a year ago in the four weeks to September 7, according to market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator.

Economics

36 h. ago Food inflation to hit 5.7% as suppliers can ‘no longer absorb’ costs, FDF warns

The Food and Drink Federation (FDF) said current prices were “steeper than anything in recent decades”.

Events

5 d. ago Trump tariffs ‘clearly hitting‘ as US inflation rises to 2.9%; ECB leaves interest rates on hold – business live

Trump tariffs ‘clearly hitting‘ as US inflation rises to 2.9%; ECB leaves interest rates on hold – business live  The Guardian

Economics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 29 August: Tax raid fears hit banking shares, US inflation data in focus

FTSE 100 banking stocks are under pressure after a think tank urged Rachel Reeves to consider tax raid on major firms such as Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest.

Economics

2 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 29 August: Banking stocks hit by levy fears, US inflation data in focus

Banking stocks are under pressure after a think tank urged Rachel Reeves to consider hiking a windfall tax on major firms such as Barclays, Lloyds and NatWest.

Economics

2 w. ago UK retail shares fall amid fears of squeeze in consumer spending

Parent groups of Primark and B&Q hit as analysts say jobs and inflation concerns could affect salesBusiness live – latest updatesFears that UK consumers will rein in spending in the second half of this year has knocked the values of some of Britain’s biggest retailers including the parent groups of Primark and B&Q, and DIY chain Wickes.The retailers’ share prices dropped on Tuesday morning after analysts at Deutsche Bank warned that retail spending could be hit by the cooling UK jobs market and easing growth in household income. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago What 3.8% rise in inflation means for your supermarket bills

The level of inflation for the 12 months to July was 3.8% - this is higher than the 3.6% that was recorded in June. The majority of economists forecast inflation would hit 3.7% in July.

Economics

3 w. ago Why the Oasis tour could increase your mortgage rate as inflation hits 3.8%

Households could see mortgage rates once again edge up again over the coming weeks thanks to a surprise uptick in inflation.

Economics

4 w. ago Best savings accounts and cash ISAs after interest rates cut in August

Inflation is likely to hit 4% - so make sure your interest rate is above that while still possible

Economics