12 h. ago Car hire giant Zipcar suspends UK operations after being hit by spiralling costs and London's Congestion Charge expansion

Bosses had warned the firm could bow out if Sadiq Khan pressed ahead with abolishing the Congestion Charge exemption for electric vehicles - which came into effect today.

Economics

17 h. ago Electric vehicle drivers must now pay London congestion charge as exemption ends

This is the first time EV drivers have to pay a fee for driving in parts of central London

Politics

20 h. ago London Congestion Charge changes today with new type of driver hit and price increase

London Congestion Charge changes today with new type of driver hit and price increase  My London

Events

21 h. ago Electric vehicle drivers now have to pay London Congestion Charge

Regular daily congestion charge for non-electrified vehicles has also risen for the first time since 2020 - from £15 to £18

Politics

21 h. 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

42 h. ago Energy bills to rise again for millions TODAY as snow forecast – four ways to get help including £200 free cash

MILLIONS of households’ energy bills are to rise today, just as a swathe of cold health alerts have been issued for large areas of the UK. The 0.2% increase to Ofgem’s energy price cap will equate to a rise of about 28p a month for the average household in England, Wales and Scotland remaining on...

Economics

45 h. 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

3 d. ago TfL updates for 2026: Congestion charge hike to tube fare increases

Transport for London (TfL) is set to implement significant changes in 2026, including an increase in the congestion charge and tube fares

Politics

3 d. ago Wagamama warns of UK menu price rises with 'selective increases'

Wagamama reportedly expects its labour and food and drink costs to rise by 4% to 5%, and other costs such as rent, but not energy costs, to go up by 2% to 3%

Events

3 d. ago These Are The Only Cars That Will Get A Discount When London’s Congestion Charge Rules Change In 2026

These Are The Only Cars That Will Get A Discount When London’s Congestion Charge Rules Change In 2026  Secret London

Politics

3 d. ago Millions of UK homes need to make vital energy check this week

The Ofgem price cap is increasing slightly from £1,755 a year to £1,758 on January 1 - and you should do a meter reading before this happens

Science

4 d. ago All the price increases you can expect in 2026 from council tax to beer

The UK’s inflation rate fell to 3.2 per cent in the 12 months preceding November, but price increases are still expected for 2026

Economics

2 w. 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

2 w. ago A Chocolate Orange has doubled in price – and got smaller. Why?

From Quality Street to Toblerone to the Terry’s classic, festive treats are becoming more of a luxury – and it’s not just down to the price of cocoa You’re right – it is smaller. The Terry’s Chocolate Orange on shop shelves this Christmas weighs 12g less than it did this time last year. That’s a decrease in size of 8% – not as big a cut as when the product lost 10% of its mass in 2016, but a further whittling away of a favourite Christmas treat.Prices have been going up too, although it’s been a series of increases. Figures from market researchers Assosia show that across the big four supermarkets, the full price of a cChocolate oOrange has increased from £1.24 in December 2022 to about £2.25 today – a rise of 81%. If you factor in the size reduction, you’re actually paying 96% more. Continue reading...

Politics

2 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

2 w. ago Fifa announces 50% increase in World Cup prize money with $50m for 2026 winners

All 48 competing nations to get minimum of $10.5mFifa Council approval comes amid ticket price rowFifa has announced a 50% increase in World Cup prize money for next year’s tournament, with the champions set to take home $50m (£37.5m) as a reward for their success.The news comes days after there was widespread public outrage over the price of seats at the tournament, to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Fifa this week announced a limited number of discount tickets for fans of participating countries. Continue reading...

Economics

2 w. ago World Cup prize money increased by 50% as Fifa offers $50m for 2026 winners

All 48 competing nations to get minimum of $10.5mFifa Council approval comes amid ticket price rowFifa has announced a 50% increase in World Cup prize money for next year’s tournament, with the champions set to take home $50m (£37.5m) as a reward for their success.The news comes days after there was widespread public outrage over the price of seats at the tournament, to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Fifa this week announced a limited number of discount tickets for fans of participating countries. Continue reading...

Economics

2 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

3 w. ago Fury as passengers at major London aiport hit with UK's highest drop

The airport is blaming the huge price increase on a business rate rise being brought in by Rachel Reeves

Events

3 w. ago Terry’s Chocolate Orange hit with sharp price hike this Christmas

Several big brand manufactures have moved to using less cocoa in an attempt to offset the price increases

Events