56 h. ago Trump is losing his foolish trade war. This will cost ordinary Americans greatly | Steven Greenhouse

Trump’s trade war has pushed up inflation, slashed US job gains, slowed economic growth and caused the manufacturing sector to sputterThe ever-bombastic Donald Trump has boasted repeatedly of his trade victories, while White House news releases trumpet his “historic trade wins”. The Wall Street Journal echoed Trump’s triumphalism with a headline saying, “Trump is Winning His Trade War”, and last week the New York Times used the exact same words in a headline. That must have been music to the president’s ears.Forgive me for being a spoilsport, but I don’t see where the victory is or how Trump is winning. I keep reading how Trump’s trade war and tariff machinations have pushed up inflation, slashed US job gains, slowed economic growth and caused the manufacturing sector to sputter.Steven Greenhouse is a journalist and author, focusing on labour and the workplace, as well as economic and legal issues Continue reading...

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58 h. ago 'We had lunch at Home Bargains Cafe and were baffled by the price of a pot of tea'

Emma Gill headed to the Home Bargains cafe at a Retail Park in Warrington with her family and was left amazed by the prices on the menu and the food and drink on offer

Economics

3 d. ago Ninja Crispi 'transformed my meals' and now the cheapest ever price

The Ninja CRISPi 4-in-1 Portable Glass air aryer has a large 1.8L capacity, making it ideal for cooking multiple items at once

Politics

3 d. ago Manchester United issue statement after controversial price rises at Old Trafford

Man United have increased the prices of food and drink on the concourses at Old Trafford ahead of the new season.

Politics

5 d. ago Christmas dinner warning as costs could rise after Labour tax changes

Two-thirds of retailers predict they will have to raise prices further this year

Events

5 d. ago Rachel Reeves' NI tax raid is pushing up the price of food and it could get worse in the autumn, experts warn

Rachel Reeves' tax raid on businesses is hitting households at the supermarket till, the Bank of England said.

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6 d. ago Surge in household costs puts Reeves’s economic growth plan at risk

Labour prime minister Keir Starmer has pledged that plans to be set out in the budget in the autumn will make ‘sure people feel better off’

Economics

6 d. ago Reeves’ Nics hike stunting growth and pushing up food prices, Bank says

Higher labour costs in the food industry and supermarkets have pushed up costs for shoppers, the Bank of England said.

Economics

6 d. ago Interest rates live: Bank of England warns surging food prices could push inflation to 4%

Governor Andrew Bailey says there is ‘genuine uncertainty’ about future interest rates

Economics

6 d. ago 'I found Tesco receipt from 1998 and was floored by how cheap things were'

One woman has taken to social media to share a photograph of a Tesco receipt from 1998, showing the price of 22 food and drink items – and people couldn't believe how cheap certain products were

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3 w. ago Sainsbury's product's price rises by whopping 17 per cent more than rivals

Our weekly shop comparison looks at a basket of eight items across six main supermarkets each week - and one store has been top of the list for three weeks

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3 w. ago British man left stunned at price of McDonald's in Benidorm and says 'you're not gonna get better than this'

"Could this be the nicest McDonald's in the whole entire world?"

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3 w. ago Supermarket follows Sainsbury's 17% hike by increasing cost of same shopping essential

It comes as food price inflation rose for the third month in a row in June, to its highest level since February 2024

Economics

3 w. ago Cheapest holiday town where food is half the price of popular resort

Families could bag a whole three-course meal for under £70 or a week's shopping for £130 less than Spanish island

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3 w. ago Brit orders Chinese food in Benidorm – and is gobsmacked by price of three course meal

British tourist Nigel Pope shared his favourite 'hidden gem' restaurant in the middle of Benidorm, Spain, where you can tuck into a three course meal for a wild price

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3 w. ago Sainsbury’s announces major change for Nectar card holders – and it could save you £150

The change means it’s easier than ever to access the discounts in-store

Economics

4 w. ago Tesco shoppers floored by 'disgusting' price of item spotted on shelves

Shopper complaints come as the Office for National Statistics announced today that food price inflation has hit its highest level since February 2024

Economics

4 w. ago Warning as UK inflation hits highest level for nearly 18 months after unexpected jump

Inflation levels jumped up to 3.6 per cent in June - with annual food price inflation hitting the highest level since February 2024

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4 w. ago Households face new squeeze as June inflation unexpectedly jumps to 3.6%

The “grim” jump in inflation to an 18 month high is not expected to prevent an interest rate cut next month

Economics

4 w. ago Inflation jumps to highest level for nearly 18 months as food prices rise again

The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% in May.

Economics