22 h. ago Ryanair made a fortune this summer – so why are their prices still rising?

‘The EU Parliament is proposing even more stupid rules’, says Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary

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27 h. ago Ryanair made a fortune this summer – but air fares could soar until 2030

‘The EU Parliament is proposing even more stupid rules’, says Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary

Politics

27 h. ago BBC TV licence price set to rise above £180 next year in new cost of living blow

The TV licence fee is set by the Government and it normally rises every April, in line with the previous September rate of Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation

Economics

29 h. ago Oil price rises after Opec+ pauses oil output hikes amid glut fears – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Opec+ pauses oil output hikes beyond December amid fears of a crude glutGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.The oil price is rising after the world’s biggest oil producers agreed to pause their planned oil production hikes in the first months of next year, to assuage fears that the global market may become oversupplied with crude.“Sanctions on Russian producers have injected a new layer of uncertainty into supply forecasts, and the group knows that overproducing now could backfire later.”9am GMT: Eurozone manufacturing PMI for October9.30am GMT: UK manufacturing PMI for October9.30am GMT: UK public sector productivity statistics2.45pm GMT: US manufacturing PMI for October Continue reading...

Economics

51 h. ago Free energy gadgets you can claim now from electric blankets to boiler upgrades

It comes as the Ofgem price cap has risen to £1,755 for a typical dual fuel household paying by direct debit

Science

3 d. ago Amazon shares surge as AI boom fuels cloud growth; Nvidia boss says selling chips in China is Trump’s call – as it happened

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsSouthern Water has ended its three month hosepipe ban that covered most of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.The water company, which told its customers that the River Test and River Itchen were at “critically low levels” in July, said it was able to lift the ban after wet weather in September and October.We’re incredibly grateful to our customers for their support and understanding during this challenging time.By working together, we’ve not only saved millions of litres of water each day, but also helped protect our precious chalk streams. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Amazon shares surge as AI boom fuels cloud growth; Nvidia boss says selling chips in China is Trump’s call – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial newsSouthern Water has ended its three month hosepipe ban that covered most of Hampshire and the Isle of Wight.The water company, which told its customers that the River Test and River Itchen were at “critically low levels” in July, said it was able to lift the ban after wet weather in September and October.We’re incredibly grateful to our customers for their support and understanding during this challenging time.By working together, we’ve not only saved millions of litres of water each day, but also helped protect our precious chalk streams. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Martin Lewis calls for urgent action after new price rise for 15million people

But in an open letter to Chancellor Rachel Reeves, Martin Lewis explained how O2 customers will see bills rise by 40% more than they were initially told under the new system

Economics

4 d. ago House price hotspot: The Scottish city on track for inflation

“The market remains in a delicate condition given that interest rates and mortgage rates remain high in a recent historical context and economic growth is limited” – John Boyle, Rettie

Economics

4 d. ago Why London houses are going up in price so much faster than flats

The so-called front door premium is growing as houses increase in price faster than flats

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4 d. ago Want to know what’s really up with Britain? Take a look at our no

Talk of ‘small boats’ may dominate politics and the media, but the cost of living crisis is what most adults spend their time worrying about Wage increases finally began to outpace price rises in June 2023, so we could technically class the previous month as the height of the cost of living crisis. Certainly, May that year was when the headlines about butter peaked. Lurpak and Anchor, both owned by the same dairy co-op, Arla, had reduced the size of their standard butter pack from 250g to 200g. The price was brought down accordingly, in due course, but for a while, certain supermarkets were still charging half-pound prices for a “what would we even call 200g?” pack.The problem was, butter units are universal. A half-pound of butter always weighs the same amount in your hand, regardless of the brand. Seeing the small version in a supermarket felt almost sci-fi, like a tiny off-key detail that alerts you to the fact you’ve been kidnapped by aliens into a simulacrum world. They would h...

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5 d. ago Energy bill help worth £475 that you might be missing out on

The Ofgem energy price cap has just risen from £1,720 to £1,755 for a typical dual fuel household paying by direct debit

Economics

7 d. ago Eight supermarket essentials that have shrunk in size but prices RISE including iconic Christmas chocolate

SOME of Britain’s favourite products have been getting smaller but pricier, piling pressure on household grocery budgets. Shrinkflation – where manufacturers reduce product size or quantity but keep prices the same – has become a common frustration for shoppers. And household favourites like Quality Street, Cadbury’s multipacks of Freddo and Nescafe Original Instant Coffee are...

Economics

7 d. ago Italian ski pass price rises mean sport may become only for wealthy, watchdog warns

Price increases of as much as 40% will make sport exclusive privilege of the wealthy, says Assoutenti “Completely unjustified” prices rises for ski passes in Italy this winter mean the sport is at risk of becoming the exclusive privilege of the wealthy, the president of an Italian consumers’ association has warned.From the Alps and the Dolomites in the north to the slopes of the central Italian region of Abruzzo, prices are poised to rise by as much as 40% compared with 2021, according to a report compiled by the watchdog, Assoutenti. Continue reading...

Events

9 d. ago Cost of living blow as Britain's biggest supermarkets warn Reeves' tax hike plans will lead to food price rises

In a stark letter to the Chancellor, the nine major grocers said growing cost pressures meant grocery prices had been rising over the past year and were expected to rise further.

Economics

1 week ago Average premiums for health insurance through Obamacare set to jump by 30%, report reveals

Price rises could impact up to 17 million Americans who buy their health insurance through the government

Politics

1 week ago Energy firm launches new energy tariff that's £141 below price cap

EDF has announced a new energy tariff that is significantly cheaper than the current energy price cap, which is set to rise by 2% from October 1 to December 31

Economics

1 week ago Pump prices could rise after US, EU hit Russian oil companies with new sanctions and oil spikes

Oil prices spiked Thursday after the U.S. announced massive new sanctions on Russia’s oil industry in an attempt to get Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and end Moscow’s brutal war on Ukraine

Events

1 week ago Trump shows off gold ballroom he claims has been ‘wanted for at least 150 years’ as price tag rises to $300m

Donald Trump has shown off plans for his golden ballroom, claiming it has been "wanted for at least 150 years".

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1 week ago 'I rated fruit and veg from Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and Waitrose

It's crucial to know where to get the best value for money as prices continue to rise.

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