3 d. ago Parents in England to pay more for school lunches as caterers blame rising costs

As a new academic year begins providers say national insurance rises and food price inflation has forced up pricesParents across England are facing higher prices for school lunches as the new school year begins, with caterers blaming the government’s national insurance increase alongside rising food and energy costs.Lunch providers say increases in staffing costs, including employer national insurance contributions announced by the chancellor last year, have added “significant extra pressure” to their budgets. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Poorest households face biggest squeeze from rising UK inflation

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that the country’s lowest-earning households saw their cost-of-living rise by 4.1%.

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5 d. ago How a bizarre summer air fare decision led to the UK’s inflation surge

Exclusive: Office for National Statistics compared term-time flight prices in 2024 with peak summer tickets this year

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5 d. ago Public transport in London should be free, campaigners say as fares set to rise above inflation

The capital’s Tube network is considered the most expensive of any major global city, with fares set to rise above inflation until 2030

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7 d. ago Six ways to make your food shop cheaper as inflation rises 'to its highest in 18 months'

With inflation in the UK at its highest level in 18 months, households will undoubtedly be looking for as many ways to save on the weekly food shop as possible.

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1 week ago PIP payments could rise to almost £800 a month under DWP inflation lock

The Department for Work and Pensions has confirmed that PIP will be uprated

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1 week ago What 3.8% rise in inflation means for your supermarket bills

The level of inflation for the 12 months to July was 3.8% - this is higher than the 3.6% that was recorded in June. The majority of economists forecast inflation would hit 3.7% in July.

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1 week ago Surprise inflation hike: Here's how much rail fares might rise next year in Scotland

ScotRail passengers may again see lower rise than for cross-Border operators

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1 week ago How much could Tube fares rise in London off the back of spiking inflation rates?

Tube journeys from Zones 1-4 could increase by up to 30p next year as TfL fares are set to rise above inflation rates until 2030

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1 week ago Inflation rises again – but how much have everyday items risen in price in 20 years?

UK inflation jumped 3.8 per cent in July, the highest since January 2024, resulting in even more financial pressure

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1 week ago Inflation rises again – but how much have every day items risen in price in 20 years?

UK inflation jumped 3.8 per cent in July, the highest since January 2024, resulting in even more financial pressure

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1 week ago Why inflation has risen above expectations – and what it means for you

Rachel Reeves has said there is ‘more to do to ease the cost of living’ following the latest figures

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1 week ago DWP PIP claimants could see monthly payments rise to almost £800

The DWP has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will continue to rise in line with September's inflation rate, with the relevant figures expected in mid-October

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1 week ago Why has inflation risen and what does it mean for households?

July’s inflation rate of 3.8% means that if an item cost £100 a year ago, it would now cost £103.80.

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1 week ago Inflation: UK rate rises to 3.8%, what is it, and what does it mean for mortgages, borrowing, and spending?

Households face pricier food, fuel and travel as experts warn the squeeze could drag into 2026 ✈️

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1 week ago Train passengers face potential ticket price rise of 5.8% after inflation update

Train fares went up in England by 4.6% in March this year - this applied to regulated rail fares, such as season, anytime day, off-peak and super off-peak tickets

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1 week ago UK inflation rises again in new misery for households as costs rise

Inflation shows how the price of goods and services have changed over time with new data published every month by the Office for National Statistics.

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1 week ago School holidays blamed as interest rate rises more than expected

Most economists had been forecasting inflation to rise to 3.7%

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1 week ago Inflation live: UK rate rises to 3.8% as latest ONS figures released

New figures reveal highest rate of inflation since January 2024

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1 week ago Inflation rises highest level since January 2024 in cost of living blow

"The main driver was a hefty increase in air fares"

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