10 h. ago Popular brewer confirms price rise next year with cost of five pints to go up

Punters can expect an average price increase of 2.7 percent on select draught beers and ciders next year.

Economics

34 h. ago All the supermarkets dropping Christmas veg prices this week to as little as 8p

The Christmas veg price war is officially about to kick off this week. Find below all the supermarkets that have confirmed price drops for2025.

Economics

34 h. ago UK inflation unexpectedly drops to 3.2% after food prices fall

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 3.2% in November, from 3.6% in October

Economics

35 h. ago Examples of where inflation eased in November – and where it accelerated

Lower food costs were the main driver of the overall drop in inflation.

Economics

35 h. ago Sharp inflation drop ‘seals the deal’ for interest rate cut, economists say

Shops offering Black Friday sales helped bring down inflation to the lowest rate since March.

Economics

36 h. ago UK inflation latest: Christmas interest rate cut on the way after food prices drive inflation down

Interest rate cut appears likely after inflation eases further than expected

Economics

37 h. ago Christmas interest rate cut set to follow after UK inflation drop exceeds expectations – latest

Falling food prices helped drag inflation down

Economics

38 h. ago Inflation falls more than expected to 3.2% as official figures released – latest

Falling food prices helped drag inflation down

Economics

38 h. ago Inflation drops sharply to 3.2% in November after food prices fall

The rate of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 3.2% in November, from 3.6% in October, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said.

Economics

45 h. ago Exactly how much more expensive your favourite Christmas chocolates have become

Research reveals festive food price hikes and the supermarkets with the lowest - and highest - increases since last Christmas

Politics

54 h. ago Inflation to cool further in November as food prices dip, economists think

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation is widely expected to fall to 3.5% in November, from 3.6% in October.

Economics

6 d. ago Nearly one in four working parents turning to food banks as cost of living crisis shows no signs of easing

A rising trend of in-work poverty means many earners are struggling to get by

Economics

7 d. ago Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband bars no longer count as ‘chocolate’

Soaring prices of ingredients has led many food companies to adapt their recipes to cut costs, as well as reducing serving sizes in a process sometimes referred to as “skimpflation”

Politics

9 d. ago The exact times to bag yellow sticker discounts on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve at every major supermarket

Supermarkets are keen to sell as much Christmas food as possible before the big day - so prices are bound to plummet in the last few opening hours before they shut for Christmas Day.

Politics

9 d. ago The true cost of your Christmas dinner revealed: Price of turkey and all the essential trimmings as food inflation soars

The average cost of Christmas dinner at a supermarket now stands at £32.46 with cranberry sauce and stuffing mix seeing the biggest increases over the past year.

Economics

2 w. ago Inside historic UK town's Christmas market labelled 'dreadful' with heaving crowds, 'out of hand' food prices and £58 pens

Visitors have taken to social media to document what they call a 'dreadful' and 'chaotic' experience at the annual Christmas event, which attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

Economics

2 w. ago Heathrow Airport to hit drivers dropping off loved ones with an £80 fine 'if you stay for 11 minutes'

The change comes alongside an inflation-busting rise in the drop-off fee, jumping from £6 to £7, and marks the first time Britain's busiest airport has enforced a time limit on farewells.

Society

2 w. ago Service sector growth slows as price inflation drops to almost five

The S&P Global UK services PMI survey scored a reading of 51.3 in November, dipping from 52.3 in October.

Economics

2 w. ago Food banks face winter surge as record six parcels a minute to be delivered in festive season

Almost three quarters of a million food parcels were provided for children last winter

Society

2 w. ago Good news for shoppers as price increases ease just in time for Christmas

Last month, shop price increases slowed, as did food inflation

Economics