3 h. ago 20p rise in Wetherspoons pint prices in days as Tim Martin blames Labour Budget

Bad news for budget pub goers across the country: Wetherspoons boss Sir Tim Martin has warned the price of pints is set to increase in just days, blaming the Labour Budget

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4 h. ago Moneysupermarket parent group saw energy deals surge ahead of price cap rise

Mony Group said it is on course to meet its full-year profit guidance after a surge in its energy and home services business.

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5 h. ago Buyers wait for more interest rate cuts as London house prices rise just 1.3%

Latest figures from Halifax come ahead of the Bank of England’s decision on rate cuts today

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4 d. ago Ryanair confirms why flight and baggage prices can suddenly rise while booking

Widely known as a budget-friendly airline, Ryanair breaks down its "dynamic" booking prices and what factors affect your final bill, some of which are in your control

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4 d. ago Man City reveal FA Cup final ticket allocation as steep price rise confirmed

City have confirmed ticket details for the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace

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6 d. ago Xbox deals devastating price rise to MILLIONS amid tariff uncertainty

Microsoft has raised the price of its Xbox consoles worldwide, as firms continue to respond to rising global prices in the wake of US tariff plans.

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6 d. ago Shein and Temu prices rise as Donald Trump closes major tax loophole

The 'de minimis' tax rule allowed imports from China and Hong Kong that are worth under $800 to enter the US duty-free - but this came to an end on May 2

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6 d. ago How much a new Xbox console will cost now as Microsoft confirms price increase

The gaming giant said the prices of consoles will rise around the world from Wednesday, with some of its gaming prices to rise later this year.

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8 d. ago UK house prices fall in April as stamp duty taxes rise, data shows

Month-on-month drop of 0.6% was below zero growth forecasted by economists, Nationwide says

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8 d. ago Donald Trump declares war on Jeff Bezos over Amazon's 'hostile' tariff price rise

Donald Trump's White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt condemned Jeff Bezos' move as “a hostile and political act by Amazon”, adding that she had spoken directly with the president about the decision.

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9 d. ago Adidas cautions over higher prices and halts outlook upgrade due to tariff woes

The German sportswear giant said prices will rise in the face of cost increases from Donald Trump’s move to raise trade tariffs on goods into the US.

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9 d. ago Primark issues statement on whether prices will rise for UK shoppers

The statement comes after the fashion retailer reported a boost in sales of spring and summer clothing

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9 d. ago Grocery price inflation jumps to highest in over a year, figures show

Prices were largely driven higher by a 17.4% rise in chocolate confectionery prices in the four weeks to April 20.

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1 week ago Jennifer Lopez pokes fun at the economy amid fears of US recession

In a new Instagram post, the 55-year-old superstar shared a meme that poked fun at the economy amid fears of US recession and the rise of consumer prices.

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2 w. ago Popular UK chocolate bar set to see steep price hike as costs soar

Prices have already risen for several popular chocolate bars

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2 w. ago UK private sector shrinks as export orders slump; state borrowing nearly £15bn above official forecast – business live

Eurozone private sector ‘broadly stable’ in April; stocks, dollar, oil prices rise on hopes of US-China trade dealUK annual borrowing exceeds forecasts by almost £15bnThe collapse in confidence and drop in output during April raise red flags for the economic outlook and add pressure on the Bank of England to reduce interest rates again at its May meeting, said Chris Williamson, chief business economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence.While recent months have been characterised by UK businesses treading water, broadly stagnating since last autumn’s budget, businesses are reporting more of a struggle to keep their heads above water in April.April’s fall in output was the largest recorded for nearly two and a half years, consistent with GDP declining at a quarterly rate of 0.3%, reflecting falling activity and demand across both manufacturing and services. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Tariffs will raise prices. But the climate crisis is the real inflation risk | Mark Blyth and Nicolò Fraccaroli

As temperatures rise and countries back off their decarbonization efforts, we must confront a reality central banks can’t correctInflation is, at base, a tax on consumption – and it hits the poor the hardest, since they consume more of their incomes and the rich consume less.That’s one reason for concern over Donald Trump’s tariffs, which will disproportionately affect the poor. When the 90-day pause on the tariffs expires, it is reasonable to expect prices to rise, and by a lot.Mark Blyth is a political economist and professor at Brown University. Nicolò Fraccaroli is a visiting scholar at Brown University Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Could Trump’s tariffs give a green light for corporate profiteering?

Expectations of inflation, and recent waves of price rises, could be self-fulfilling and fuel ‘greedflation’ – and it may not only apply to US consumersOver the past few years consumers have grown used to seeing prices rise at an exorbitant rate. The cost of everything – from used cars to utility bills and the humble loaf of bread – has rocketed in the worst inflation shock across advanced economies since the 1980s.While inflation has cooled in the past year, talk of fast-rising prices is back on the agenda from Donald Trump’s escalating trade war. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Supermarkets with the cheapest Cadbury and Nestle Easter eggs

Easter eggs seem to get smaller and smaller every year, while their prices still rise - so here are the places where you can find your favourite eggs for less

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3 w. ago UK inflation falls to 2.6%, increasing pressure on Bank to cut interest rates

March annual rate comes before expected rise because of household bills going up this monthBusiness live – latest updatesUK inflation dropped to 2.6% in March, increasing the pressure on Bank of England policymakers to cut interest rates next month.Prices growth was weak ahead of an expected rise in April as households begin to pay higher council tax and utility bills, as well as an uncertain outlook posed by Donald Trump’s tariff war. Continue reading...

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