3 d. ago Wall Street panics as key inflation gauge suggests tariffs will wreak havoc on prices

Core inflation rose last month, sending Wall Street into a spiral.

Economics

3 d. ago Pilot's chilling last words as he let his children fly plane before it crashed

On Aeroflot Flight 593, it was a pilot's decision to allow his children to fly the plane that led to the death of everyone on board

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4 d. ago Asian shares are mixed after stocks add a bit to their records on Wall Street

Asian shares are mixed on Friday as investors await a key U.S. inflation report

Politics

4 d. ago Asda says product availability in shops knocked by major IT upgrade

Asda boss Allan Leighton said he has seen a ‘clear improvement’ in performance at the UK’s third-largest supermarket chain.

Politics

4 d. ago Poorest households face biggest squeeze from rising UK inflation

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the country’s lowest-earning households saw their cost-of-living rise by 4.1%.

Economics

5 d. ago How a bizarre summer air fare decision led to the UK’s inflation surge

Exclusive: Office for National Statistics compared term-time flight prices in 2024 with peak summer tickets this year

Economics

6 d. 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

7 d. ago Bank of England governor says UK faces ‘acute challenge’ from sick and ageing workforce

‘We are well at the bottom of the league table’, said the senior policymaker

Economics

8 d. ago Six ways to make your food shop cheaper as inflation rises 'to its highest in 18 months'

With inflation in the UK at its highest level in 18 months, households will undoubtedly be looking for as many ways to save on the weekly food shop as possible.

Economics

1 week 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

1 week ago Price of Labour is a leap in inflation: Tax raid on employers and minimum wage hike have driven up costs, with more pain to come

The Tories warned 'Britain can't afford Labour' after figures showed consumer prices rose by 3.8 per cent last month compared with a year earlier.

Economics

1 week ago Gap between UK and Eurozone inflation at widest in nearly 2 years

Latest official figures underscore stubborn price pressures confronting the Bank of England

Economics

1 week ago How much could Tube fares rise in London off the back of spiking inflation rates?

Tube journeys from Zones 1-4 could increase by up to 30p next year as TfL fares are set to rise above inflation rates until 2030

Economics

1 week ago Three small money habits secretly draining your bank account this month

UK inflation rose again in July to the highest annual rate since the beginning of 2024.

Economics

1 week ago Inflation rises again – but how much have everyday items risen in price in 20 years?

UK inflation jumped 3.8 per cent in July, the highest since January 2024, resulting in even more financial pressure

Economics

1 week ago Inflation rises again – but how much have every day items risen in price in 20 years?

UK inflation jumped 3.8 per cent in July, the highest since January 2024, resulting in even more financial pressure

Economics

1 week ago Map: House prices climbing at fastest rate in more than a year

Average house prices increased to £291,000 in England and £210,000 in Wales

Politics

1 week ago Why inflation has risen above expectations – and what it means for you

Rachel Reeves has said there is ‘more to do to ease the cost of living’ following the latest figures

Economics

1 week ago Why has inflation risen and what does it mean for households?

July’s inflation rate of 3.8% means that if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.80.

Economics

1 week 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