3 h. ago School holidays blamed as interest rate rises more than expected

Most economists had been forecasting inflation to rise to 3.7%

Politics

3 h. ago UK inflation rises by more than expected as summer travel bumps up air fares

Consumer Prices Index inflation increased to 3.8% in July, from 3.6% in June, the Office for National Statistics said.

Economics

3 h. ago UK inflation rises by more than expected to 3.8% amid higher food prices

Annual July rate all but rules out possibility of a further Bank of England interest rate cut this yearBusiness live – latest updatesInflation rose again last month, to a higher than expected 3.8%, amid higher food and fuel prices, adding to fears that the Bank of England will delay further interest rate cuts.Figures showed the annual rate as measured by the consumer price index (CPI) climbed from June’s 3.6% reading, sitting above the central bank’s 2% target for the 10th consecutive month. Continue reading...

Economics

5 h. ago Inflation latest: Cost of living expected to rise again in key figures released today

CPI inflation widely expected to have increased to 3.7%

Economics

22 h. ago Household energy bills set to rise by around 1% in October, forecasters predict

Cornwall Insight said it expects the typical household energy bill to rise by £17 to £1,737 per year when Ofgem’s new price cap comes into force.

Science

3 d. ago Fat jabs like Ozempic and Mounjaro threaten to push up pension age as life expectancy rises

With more than 1.5 million people now using weight-loss drugs in the UK, the number-crunchers say that actuarial calculations about life expectancy will have to be adjusted.

Events

3 d. ago UK's 'dirtiest' beach named as tourists claim it's filled with 'faeces and broken glass'

A new list has been made of the "dirtiest" beaches in the UK as many Brits are heading to the coast this month during school summer holidays to enjoy the hot weather

Society

5 d. ago Helen Skelton shows off her toned figure in a bikini at the pool with her children

Giving an insight into how she had spent the school holidays with her children so far, Helen shared a montage of clips to Instagram on Thursday.

Politics

7 d. ago The fabulous day out near Manchester with animals, bug eating, bushcraft and more

It's running throughout the school holidays

Politics

8 d. ago Parents occupy community centre with buggy blockade in protest over cost of childcare

Families and youth workers occupy recently closed centre run by Living Under One Sun in Tottenham in protest over lack of affordable childcare and school holiday support

Events

8 d. ago Voices: Recruitment is in a doom loop – there’s only one thing for it, chancellor

As a KPMG study lays bare years of falling job openings, and with unemployment figures expected to rise yet again, Britain’s bosses are stuck in hiring limbo that only Rachel Reeves can get them out of, says James Moore

Politics

8 d. ago The Greater Manchester park with a splash fountain and pedalos kids will love during the hot weather

This stunning park is a great place to cool off in the heat during the school holidays

Sport

9 d. ago WRU's expected 'optimal solution' as board to vote and tensions rise

The likely outcome from the upcoming consultation is a reduction to two professional clubs

Politics

1 week ago QUENTIN LETTS: How CAN today's kids experience the summers of adventure we did if Mum is spying on them with trackers in their trainers?

High August is when childhood's freedoms are forged. The school holiday stretches to the horizon, offering endless scope for adventure.

Politics

1 week ago Hand in an old Fire Tablet and Amazon will cut 20% off model for the school holidays

Amazon is offering a 20% saving on one of its latest kids' tablets for your children to play and watch movies on during the summer holidays

Events

1 week ago Bankrupt Katie Price reveals she feels 'sorry' for families who can't afford holidays

Katie Price believes it's 'out of order' that the costs of holidays increase during school holidays, meaning that some families cannot afford to enjoy some downtime abroad or on a stay-cation

Economics

1 week ago UK house prices rise with 'larger than expected growth' in 2025

Halifax's latest house price index found that the average property price is now £298,237 compared to £297,157 last month, but warned prices would come down

Politics

1 week ago Met Office heatwave verdict as school holidays 'more likely than not' to get hot

The summer holidays may have been filled with storms and weather warnings so far but a change is on the way according to the Met Office

Society

1 week ago Cost of electronics expected to rise as Trump announces 100% tariff on computer chips

Donald Trump has said he will impose a 100% tariff on computer chips, likely resulting in the costs of electronic goods and household appliances rising.

Politics

1 week ago Brit booze crisis as more than 1,100 pubs and restaurants shut since Rachel Reeves’ tax hike

Brits could soon be in a booze crisis as over 1,100 pubs and restaurants have shut their doors since Chancellor Rachel Reeves' tax rises in October, and more are expected to close

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