76 m. ago Struggling parents told 'there's help' with 9 ways to get free Christmas gifts

Charities and toy banks across the country offer free and low-cost gifts to help cover the price tag on Christmas

Politics

26 h. ago Rachel Reeves' last Budget to blame for 'deeply worrying' unemployment spike, says jobs expert

It does not take a genius to work out that raising the amount of National Insurance employers have to pay would lead to unemployment going up, writes the HR specialist.

Politics

31 h. ago Half of employers could raise prices if cost of hiring goes up in Budget

Many businesses have been hit by rising employment fees, packaging costs or rates relief ending this year

Economics

48 h. ago ‘Young audiences are less scared of it’: why London jazz clubs are expanding and thriving against the odds

As the Jazz Cafe and Ronnie Scott’s expand, and Blue Note eyes its arrival, proprietors say there’s an energy in the scene – but financial pressures remainAs small gig venues around the country nervously eye their futures amid rising utility prices and a cost of living crisis, one corner of the live music scene seems to be thriving: London’s jazz clubs.The Jazz Cafe is extending its Camden venue and opening an east London location, Ronnie Scott’s is being refurbished, and New York’s iconic Blue Note club, which has already spread to Japan, Brazil, Italy and China, will open its first London venue next year. And while financial pressures remain, a host of other, smaller venues are bringing in vibrant new audiences. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Two supermarkets beat Aldi on price of shopping essentials for third week running

We track costs at the six main supermarkets including Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Morrisons, Tesco and Sainsbury's

Economics

4 d. ago FACT FOCUS: Trump says Thanksgiving dinner will cost 25% less this year. His numbers are misleading

With Thanksgiving less than three weeks away, the question of how much this year’s turkey and trimmings will cost looms large, especially with grocery prices 2.7% higher than they were in 2024

Politics

9 d. ago BBC TV licence price set to rise above £180 next year in new cost of living blow

The TV licence fee is set by the Government and it normally rises every April, in line with the previous September rate of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation

Economics

1 week ago Fish and chip prices to rocket in the UK in further cost of living squeeze

Up to 40 per cent of all cod and haddock sold in British's 10,500 fish and chip takeaways was caught by Russian trawlers.

Economics

2 w. 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 Cost of living blow as Britain's biggest supermarkets warn Reeves' tax hike plans will lead to food price rises

In a stark letter to the Chancellor, the nine major grocers said growing cost pressures meant grocery prices had been rising over the past year and were expected to rise further.

Economics

2 w. ago How much do new windows cost for UK homes? A 2025 guide to double glazing uPVC prices

The cost of new windows varies widely by material, glazing type, and design. We breaks down what really drives prices and what offers the best long-term value

Economics

2 w. ago How much does double glazing windows cost? Average price for a three

We’ve researched the average cost of double glazing for a three-bedroom house to help you budget more accurately

Economics

2 w. ago Morrisons receipt from 2001 goes viral for its 'unbelievably cheap' prices

The bill, which is from a shop on New Year's Eve 2001, cost just £34.57 and included staple items such as olive oil and cat food all of which have seen a marked increase in prices since then.

Politics

2 w. ago Trump now says his ballroom will cost $300M and the entire East Wing of the White House will be demolished to make space

Trump admitted the price of his gold-plated 90,000 square-foot ballroom was likely going to cost $100 million more than the initial price tag

Politics

3 w. ago Government issues response to calls to lower UK energy price cap

An increase to gas and electricity prices came into effect this month

Politics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 22 October: Inflation surprise lifts stocks, Barclays rallies despite car loans redress

Rachel Reeves was handed a pre-Budget boost today as the rate of inflation unexpectedly remained unchanged at 3.8% in September.

Economics

3 w. ago How much does an electric blanket REALLY cost? Our experts weigh in on how long it takes to recoup the price of a heated throw and whether they're really worth it

Touted as 'lifesavers' by those who own them, heated blankets can deliver targeted warmth for just a few pence an hour - but how much do they really cost against putting on your central heating.

Economics

3 w. ago FTSE 100 Live 22 October: Inflation surprise lifts index, Barclays rallies despite car loans impact

Rachel Reeves was handed a pre-Budget boost today as the rate of inflation unexpectedly remained unchanged at 3.8% in September.

Economics

3 w. ago Four million people forced into debt to pay for heating and food, new report finds

Around 860,000 children are living in households who can’t afford the essentials

Economics

3 w. ago M&S launches three new beauty gift sets full of big brands with up to 60% off

The prices of the bags range from £25 to £30, slashing the cost of buying the products separately

Politics