30 h. ago How much homes now cost in every UK region as house prices soar to 'record high'

April has marked the first time a record high has been set since May 2024, property website Rightmove said

Society

3 d. ago ‘Fika has become more expensive’: rising coffee prices affect a Swedish tradition

Swedes are stockpiling supplies of the drink amid cost hikes, with some saying the coffee culture is changingNursing an iced chai latte in a Stockholm department store, Emma Tomth says she has cut down her cafe coffee consumption considerably. The 28-year-old social media manager used to buy a latte most days, but with prices having gone up by about 15-20 kronor (about £1-£1.50), she has cut down to two or three times a week.But it is not just about coffee. The economy also extends to fika – the historically hardwired Swedish tradition of meeting for a catch-up over a coffee and a biscuit or cake. “Many I know are abstaining from meeting for fika to save money. So we do something else instead,” Tomth says. Low-cost alternatives include meeting at home or going on walks, but it is not quite the same as fika, which plays a key social role in an otherwise often introverted society. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago £4 for an expresso? Leading coffee boss says customers have reached their limit as prices soar

Antonio Baravalle, chief executive of Italian brand Lavazza, said speculation about the price of coffee on international markets has pushed the cost of beans and, by extension, the drink itself to the 'limit'.

Economics

5 d. ago US egg prices break record high for third consecutive month even as inflation drops

The 12-month inflation rate at 2.4%, down from 2.8% in February, was largely fueled by a sharp fall in gas pricesThe price of eggs continues to soar for American consumers, rising by almost 6% in March even as overall inflation fell slightly.Breaking a record high for the third consecutive month, the average cost of a dozen large eggs hit $6.23 in March – more than double the price just 12-months earlier, according to new figures released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics on Thursday. This surpassed the previous record highs of $5.90 a dozen in February, and $4.95 in January. Continue reading...

Economics

6 d. ago ‘Isolated and lonely’: Millions of renters see living rooms disappear as landlords boost profits

Exclusive: Less and less renters find themselves with a space to socialise while rents only go up

Economics

6 d. ago 'Ultimate' outdoor pizza oven drops below £50 as shoppers get gardens summer

Making delicious fresh pizza at home doesn't have to cost a fortune, especially with this outdoor pizza oven deal

Economics

6 d. ago How the price of petrol could be an unexpected benefit of Trump’s tariffs

Fuel prices are set to drop as Trump’s tariffs are felt worldwide

Politics

6 d. ago Donald Trump to feel the burn of his own tariffs as fake tan set to soar in price

Donald Trump has slapped huge tariffs on major fake tan brands - meaning he faces a steep price rise on the very products which give him his distinctive 'orange' hue

Politics

9 d. ago Martin Lewis 'stock up' warning as stamp prices set to rise significantly

The MoneySavingExpert.com founder, Martin Lewis, has urged Britons to "stock up" on stamps as the price of a first-class stamp is set to soar to £1.70 next month

Events

9 d. ago Martin Lewis' 'last chance' warning to anyone buying stamps as price set to soar

Martin Lewis has issued a 'last chance' warning to anyone buying stamps - as the cost of sending a first-class letter is set to rise to £1.70 from April 7

Events

9 d. ago Thousands face losing their jobs as new rule comes into force today

For those still in work, budgets will be squeezed as prices are set to soar

Politics

1 week ago Apple iPhone prices could soar to £2,700 due to Trump's tariffs, says analyst

Apple faces a tough choice: absorb the costs and risk growth or pass them on to consumers with eye-watering price hikes

Economics

1 week ago Shocking price increase of popular Easter chocolate revealed as favourites like Cadbury Mini Eggs 'to soar'

Seasonal chocolate prices are set to soar, according to new research, meaning your sweet tooth could cost you a fair whack

Events

1 week ago What everyday UK items are set to soar in price as Donald Trump reveals tariffs

Prices are set to rise in the UK after Donald Trump announced his 'Liberation Day' tariffs on goods from across the world - mortgages, cars and even tin foil could soon be more expensive

Politics

2 w. ago April 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions as bills go up for millions

Benefits, state pensions and the minimum wage will all rise from April

Economics

2 w. ago Stamp duty calculator shows exactly how much more you'll pay from today

You can use our stamp duty calculator below to see exactly how much these changes could cost you, whether you're moving home, or if you're a first-time buyer

Politics

2 w. ago Thousands planning to move home will face an extra £2.5k charge

The stamp duty thresholds are changing in England and Northern Ireland from next week

Economics

2 w. ago Warm Home Discount Scheme expansion to see £150 payment for one million more people

The UK Government is now analysing feedback from an online consultation which closed on March 24 that would see the Warm Home Discount Scheme expanded

Economics

2 w. ago Countdown to Rachel Reeves' April Fools tax bomb! Brits face fallout from hikes in council tax, NICs, IHT, vehicle duty and energy bills ... and maybe Trump tariffs to come

Council tax and energy bills are set to go up from April 1, adding to the cost of running a home, even before Rachel Reeves gave her Spring Statement.

Economics

3 w. ago Pubs say the average cost of a pint will rise above £5 for the first time

Beer bosses say cost hikes will be passed on to drinkers

Economics