4 h. ago Landlords issue £10 pint of Guinness warning as maker hikes prices again

Draught prices are set to increase by 5.2 per cent by the company Diageo

Economics

6 h. ago I went to a top Welsh restaurant that has slashed prices and the new affordable menu is absolutely incredible

While others have hiked prices, renowned chef Tom Simmons has done the opposite to revolutionise his restaurant

Politics

11 h. ago Fears Brits face decades of higher electric bills as Ed Miliband signs up to new offshore wind contracts with 11% hike in 'strike prices' for producers

The government has locked into 20 years of fixed prices for offshore wind power as part of the latest 'auction' of projects.

Economics

56 h. ago Greggs fans say 'it's getting ridiculous now' as price of sausage roll hiked

'Last time I’m getting one of those'

Politics

9 d. ago Outrage as price of school meals goes up for thousands of families for the first time in nine years

FAMILIES and experts have been left outraged after the price of school meals was hiked for the first time in nine years. The latest price increases have been introduced across Northern Ireland in January, but families in England are also being hit as individual schools raise meal costs amid soaring food and staffing expenses. The...

Politics

1 week ago Hiked Tube train prices and new congestion charges for electric cars come in today as Sadiq Khan's war on motorists continues

The regular daily congestion charge for non-electrified vehicles has also risen for the first time in five years from £15 to £18.

Events

1 week ago How to beat mobile hikes in 2026 and a top tip to avoid the price increases

Price increases are coming for mobile phone owners - here's what to expect and what can be done about it.

Economics

1 week ago Pubgoers face horror price hikes for their pints including popular beer brands

Heineken plans to ramp up the cost of several of its popular beer brands, including Birra Moretti, Amstel, John Smith's Extra Smooth and Inch's cider

Economics

1 week ago Grim Amazon Prime change for 2026 feared as shoppers warned by top experts over price hike affecting millions

EXPERTS predict that Amazon Prime subscription costs could rise this year for the first time since 2022. Prime fees currently come in at £8.99 / $14.99 a month and £95 / $139 for a year. But based on historic price hike patterns 2026 looks possible. Nothing has been confirmed by Amazon yet - and we...

Events

2 w. ago British Gas, Octopus, EDF, and E.on customers' bills set for price hike

It comes as a cold snap grips the UK

Economics

2 w. ago Holidaymakers warned of flight price hikes as UK airports grapple with millions of pounds in higher taxes due to Labour changes

Regional airports are among those facing the highest jump in business rate bills because of changes coming into effext next April, an analysis has found.

Events

2 w. ago Wagamama set to hike meal prices as it passes on rising costs to diners

Wagamama is the latest hospitality firm reportedly eyeing price hikes in the new year as it passes higher costs onto customers.

Economics

3 w. ago US farmers say Trump’s $12bn package not enough to undo damage from tariffs

Thousands of farms set to go bankrupt as grain farmers in particular hit by trade disruptions caused by price hikesDonald Trump, having promised to “NEVER LET OUR FARMERS DOWN”, appeared to come through for them this month when he unveiled a $12bn aid package. Industry leaders say thousands of farms will still go bust this year.While the US president has vowed to increase domestic farm production, and even claimed this formed a “big part” of his plan to lower grocery prices for Americans, many US farmers are grappling with mounting financial issues – compounded by Trump’s agenda. Continue reading...

Politics

3 w. ago Asian shares advance after weaker US price data push Wall Street higher, and a rate hike in Japan

Shares are moderately higher in Asia and U.S. futures are mixed after the Bank of Japan raised its key policy rate to the highest level in 30 years

Politics

3 w. ago Analysis: how prices for the cheapest World Cup tickets have rocketed

A Guardian study of past ticket prices for the men’s World Cup, compared with current 2026 figures, shows how the barrier for entry has been raised for most fansIn the past, a fan’s ability to attend a World Cup hosted in their nation hinged more on bid books than their checkbooks. For 2026 in the US, Mexico and Canada, even the least expensive tickets are a luxury commodity by comparison.An analysis by the Guardian of men’s World Cup ticket pricing shows that amid the general rise in ticket prices for the 2026 World Cup, the most extreme of those hikes have often applied to the cheapest tickets. The analysis is based on official Fifa pricing dating back to 1994, with more robust data available starting in 2006. Prices for 2026 games are accurate as of 16 December 2025, and do not include the 1.6% of sellable tickets for each game that Fifa recently made available for a fixed $60 price. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Britons most likely to blame corporate greed for price hikes

Britons were found to be the most likely to claim that businesses' desire for ever-greater profits was driving any price spikes in shops, research reveals.

Politics

4 w. ago Greggs to increase cost of menu items this month in fourth price hike this year

A memo given to staff has been circulating online

Economics

4 w. 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

4 w. ago Greggs to hike prices on menu favourites within days as staff given advice on how to deal with complaints

GREGGS is set to hike the prices of some of its products at the end of the month - and staff are being given advice on how to deal with complaints. The move will be the fourth time that Greggs' prices have risen this year, with the most recent being a hike in the cost...

Economics