26 h. ago It is risen! Cost of traditional Easter Sunday roast increases by 11% in a year

An own-label whole leg of lamb is now an average of £14.44 per kilogram across the four major supermarkets, up by £1.81 or 14 per cent from £12.63 when compared to the same period last year.

Politics

35 h. ago Major Scottish university plans fresh cuts as costs rise by £4.7m in 'unprecedented times' for sector

Ancient institution said the move was ‘regrettable but necessary’

Economics

63 h. ago Premium Bonds rates could rise as NS&I decision marks 'big shift'

NS&I has raised a raft of the rates on its British Savings Bonds this week

Politics

65 h. ago SNP minister claims her £19,000 pay rise won't cost the taxpayer a single penny

SNP ministers have faced a backlash after they were handed whopping pay rises.

Economics

67 h. 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

3 d. ago GMB's Richard Madeley admits 'I've lost a close friend' as he opens up on heartbreaking death

Richard Madeley spoke candidly on Good Morning Britain about the loss of a close friend in emotional scenes

Events

4 d. ago Fury as Sandbanks restaurant is liquidated with £600K in debts with thousands owed to local suppliers

Andy Price abruptly closed the The Tandy eatery in January with the loss of all the staff after running into financial troubles. The restaurant is reportedly in debt to 52 different creditors.

Economics

4 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

4 d. ago Grangemouth blame game intensifies as SNP and Labour trade blows over refinery closure

Petroineos rubbished John Swinney's sudden decision to back full nationalisation of the refinery on the Forth, after Keir Starmer earlier stepped in to save British Steel.

Politics

4 d. ago Octopus postcode electricity plan could lead to higher bills in key part of UK

The energy giant is urging the government to introduce regional tariffs based on local supply and demand - a move that could see electricity costs rise in the South East

Science

6 d. ago Shoe store closing down after 60 years in another 'loss' to the high street as owner blames Labour's budget and 'rapidly rising costs'

A spokesperson said the closure of one of its longest standing branches is due to the upcoming employer National Insurance Contributions, a decrease in business rate relief and lower footfall.

Economics

7 d. ago WH Smith growth plans in focus after sale of high street stores

Last month, WH Smith announced that Hobbycraft owner Modella Capital will buy its high street arm for around £76 million.

Politics

8 d. ago Supermarket's sales boost sees it rise up the rankings, surpassing Asda

The German discounter performed better than some of its rivals, outselling them in food and drink, an achievement Asda has since contested

Economics

8 d. ago Shoe chain closing store after 60 years in 'another loss for high street'

A.G. Meek will close its branch in Eastgate Street, Gloucester, on April 12, in another blow for the UK high street as shoppers react to the sad news

Politics

1 week ago XL bully 'ordered to kill two people' by owner in horror street mauling

"They both suffered very unpleasant injuries and the affects of what happened clearly will be long lasting... CCTV and photographs show the dog totally out of control."

Events

1 week ago Two left with horror injuries as owner orders XL Bully to 'kill' them in street mauling

Colin Pearson, 44, of Noble Street, Sunderland, who has 165 offences on his record, admitted two charges of being in charge of a dangerously out of control dog and has been jailed for three years

Events

1 week ago Martin Lewis' 'last chance' warning to anyone buying stamps as price set to soar

Martin Lewis has issued a 'last chance' warning to anyone buying stamps - as the cost of sending a first-class letter is set to rise to £1.70 from April 7

Events

1 week ago 'Hawaii of Europe' where you can buy a beer for £2.28 and return flights for £30

While prices continue to rise in the UK due to the cost of living the good news is you may still be able to afford a summer holiday in the sun and it doesn't need to break the bank

Economics

2 w. ago Westminster Labour councillor blames 'Sadiq Khan vanity projects' for defection to Tories

Paul Fisher, who was elected a Labour councillor in the West End in 2022, said: ‘Sadiq Khan has failed London’

Politics

2 w. ago Cost of national insurance rise could fix 14m potholes, say Tories

It is the second Conservative attack this week on the national insurance rise due to come into effect on Sunday.

Politics