3 d. ago We are being forced out of beach huts we've owned for decades after the council DOUBLED our rent to match that paid by rich out

Locals of Hayling Island in Hampshire accused the local authority of having a preconception that they must be 'really rich' for owning the wooden sheds and so can afford the huge price increase.

Society

3 d. ago Asian shares sell off as US curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China fuel trade fears; UK inflation slows to 2.6% – business live

Gold surges nearly 2% to new record high; UK food inflation slows and fuel prices fall while clothes prices riseFinancial markets are betting on an interest rate cut from the Bank of England meeting at its May meeting, estimating an 86% probability.They have fully priced in three quarter-point rate reductions this year.A sharp pickup in inflation from April is all but guaranteed. Ofgem’s 6.4% increase to its price cap, after a large fall last year, means we expect the energy component will add 0.7ppts to CPI inflation in April. A significant increase in water bills means the contribution from the core goods category is also set to rise. In addition, we expect businesses to pass on some of the increase in labour costs caused by the recent rises in employers’ National Insurance Contributions (NICs) and the National Living Wage onto consumers. Inflation is likely to peak in the autumn, before starting to cool as the contribution from the energy category fades.The MPC has lowered Bank R...

Economics

4 d. ago PlayStation 5 consoles may have a price increased but we found a way to get one for £75 less

PlayStation fans can still get their hands on a PS5 for £75 less than the new full price, as one retailer has slashed the price of the popular console the same week the flagships get a price increase

Economics

4 d. ago PlayStation 5 consoles may have a price increase but we found a way to get one for £75 less

PlayStation fans can still get their hands on a PS5 for £75 less than the new full price, as one retailer has slashed the price of the popular console the same week the flagships get a price increase

Economics

4 d. ago PlayStation have raised the price of PS5—but we've found a way to still get one for £75 less

PlayStation just released a statement that, as of 14 April, the price of the iconic PS5 console will be rising by £40 - but we've found a way to get one for £75 less than its full price

Economics

4 d. ago Trumpflation! Price of Sony PlayStation 5 consoles jumps 10% in the UK because of 'challenging economic environment' in wake of US tariffs

Sony said the 'tough decision' had been made because of 'a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates'.

Economics

5 d. ago Nintendo Switch 2 price complaints go quiet as Sony announce PS5 price increase

The upshot of Sony making its PS5 console more expensive is that the Switch 2 actually becomes a more affordable console by comparison – here's why you might want to take another look

Politics

5 d. ago Beat the PS5 price rise: The best deals available before cost increase

Grab Sony’s powerful gaming machine for as low as £329, with a free game, before the price rise kicks in

Economics

5 d. ago PS5 price increase immediately hits the UK, Europe and beyond – and it's brutal for gamers

A new price hike has struck the PS5 on familiar shores, and it's going to make a significant difference in your consideration of buying the console.

Events

5 d. ago Why are Easter eggs so expensive? And what does the weather have to do with it...

Analysis from the consumer group Which? found the price of popular eggs has increased by 50 per cent - and some have shrunk.

Politics

6 d. ago Companies are already adding a ‘Trump surcharge’ to bills to deal with tariff price increases

Trump’s economic approval rating has fallen since he announced blanket tariffs on most countries earlier this month

Economics

6 d. ago Trump’s auto tariffs expected to cost industry over $100 billion, with millions fewer cars sold

Vehicle sales are predicted to plummet from auto tariffs and tightened spending by Americans due to import taxes on other goods

Economics

7 d. ago Cheapest way to get UK passport after April 2025 price increase

People heading on holiday this summer will want to act now or risk facing issues when they try to travel

Politics

7 d. ago I'm a property stager and sellers could increase the price of these 4 properties

Property stager Liz Conlan from Glasgow says that she could help these four sellers increase the asking price for their properties - with some simple staging tips.

Politics

7 d. ago Supermarket named the cheapest for essentials during the Easter holidays and it's not Aldi or Lidl

Despite a slight price increase, one supermarket continues to lead the pack this week

Politics

8 d. ago UK households issued 'act now' warning over £1.40 supermarket staple

US President Donald Trump’s new tariffs could lead to massive price hikes in Britain - with shoppers expecting household items to increase in supermarkets

Events

9 d. ago USPS wants to increase the price of a stamp to 78 cents. Here’s when it could take effect

U.S. Postal Service is seeking a rate increase this summer in order to achieve financial stability

Politics

9 d. ago How to save money on your passport renewal as price rise kicks in

Exclusive: The cost of an online application has jumped by £6 to £94.50

Economics

1 week ago Urgent warning to renew your UK passport as price rise kicks in tomorrow

Exclusive: If your passport expires (or becomes ineligible for travel to your planned destination) by 25 November 2025, renew by 9 April

Events

1 week ago US consumers face sharp price increases from Trump’s tariffs, say analysts

High levies will apply to Asian nations that Americans rely on for household goods

Politics