6 h. ago Shop prices return to inflation for first time in almost a year

Overall shop prices were 0.4% higher in June than a year earlier, according to the BRC-NIQ Shop Price Index.

Economics

3 d. ago Tourist visits charity shop in Dubai and price of Prada dress leaves her floored

Deanne Bronsell was left astounded by the prices of designer dresses and products in a Dubai charity shop, where she spotted a range of high end brands like Prada, Ralph Lauren, Jimmy Choo and more

Economics

3 d. ago British tourist visits Dubai charity shop and prices leave her totally floored

Deanne Bronsell was amazed to find a charity shop in Dubai with rails full of designer goods, including Prada, Ralph Lauren and Jimmy Choo - and she was stunned after spotting the price tags

Economics

4 d. ago 'I bought £30 M&S cake for a fraction of the price at incredible shop'

If you want an M&S sweet treat but don't want to fork out full price, you might want to consider visiting this outlet store where you can purchase slightly damaged goods for less

Economics

1 week ago UK interest rates expected to remain on hold; rate cuts in Norway, Switzerland and the Philippines – business live

Central bankers warn that trade war worries, and conflict in the Middle East, could hurt growthNewsflash: We have a third interest rate cut this morning!Norway’s central bank has surprised analysts by cutting its policy rate by a quarter of one percentage point, to 4.25%. The rate had been set at 4.5% since December 2023.“Inflation has declined since the monetary policy meeting in March, and the inflation outlook for the coming year indicates lower inflation than previously expected.A cautious normalisation of the policy rate will pave the way for inflation to return to target without restricting the economy more than necessary.”“The uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook is now greater than normal. If the economy takes a different path than currently envisaged, the policy rate path may be adjusted. But our objectives stand firm. We will finish the job and ensure that inflation is brought all the way back to 2 percent.”The Monetary Board also noted indications of a deceleratio...

Politics

1 week ago Bank of England expected to leave interest rates on hold as Middle East conflict pushes up oil price – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Switzerland and Philippines cut interest ratesNewsflash: We have a third interest rate cut this morning!Norway’s central bank has surprised analysts by cutting its policy rate by a quarter of one percentage point, to 4.25%. The rate had been set at 4.5% since December 2023.“Inflation has declined since the monetary policy meeting in March, and the inflation outlook for the coming year indicates lower inflation than previously expected.A cautious normalisation of the policy rate will pave the way for inflation to return to target without restricting the economy more than necessary.”“The uncertainty surrounding the economic outlook is now greater than normal. If the economy takes a different path than currently envisaged, the policy rate path may be adjusted. But our objectives stand firm. We will finish the job and ensure that inflation is brought all the way back to 2 percent.”The Monetary Board also noted indications of...

Economics

2 w. ago Tax hikes will force retailers to push up prices, cut jobs and halt shop openings retail chief warns Rachel Reeves

The latest alert was issued by Andy Higginson, the chairman of JD Sports and the British Retail Consortium industry group.

Events

2 w. ago Top Gear's James May says shop bosses 'need a slap' after nuts price increase

The ex-Top Gear presenter was horrified by the prices at an upscale US supermarket, with a single strawberry being sold for an eye-watering £14 as he declared the store's bosses "need a slap"

Economics

3 w. ago Woman finds expensive designer sandals in charity shop and is floored by price

A woman has shared her charity shop haul after going 'shopping in rich areas' and finding a pair of designer sandals that were being sold for over £1,000 online

Economics

3 w. ago 'I found Chanel sandals in a charity shop and price tag left me floored'

A woman shared her charity shop finds online, detailing the designer brands she managed to find on her travels - but the highlight of the video were the Chanel sandals

Economics