8 h. ago Trump says his coveted arch is his ‘primary’ focus — not bringing down soaring costs

Massive arch would be constructed on a roundabout opposite the Lincoln Memorial in Virginia

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13 h. ago Europe’s housing costs akin to ‘new pandemic’, warns Barcelona mayor

Jaume Collboni and 16 other city leaders urge EU to unleash billions in funding as it prepares to tackle crisisThe soaring cost of housing is akin to a “new pandemic” sweeping across Europe, the mayor of Barcelona has said, as he and 16 other city leaders urged the EU to respond to the crisis by unleashing billions in funding for the hardest-hit areas.The EU is expected to present its first-ever housing plan on Tuesday, after consultations with experts, stakeholders and the public. For months, those on the frontlines of the crisis have warned the problem is too big to ignore. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago Football and concert prices to 'soar' thanks to proposed hikes in policing costs

Industry chiefs are warning that football and music fans will be the ones who end up losing out if plans to make organisers pay more go ahead

Economics

4 d. ago Toffee Crisp and Blue Riband no longer 'chocolate' after change

Nestlé has reformulated its bars due to soaring cocoa costs, with the products no longer containing enough cocoa mass to be legally described as chocolate

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6 d. ago Revellers say they will drink less this festive season – as soaring costs and ‘drinkflation’ hits pockets

REVELLERS will spend less cash on booze over the festive period as consumer confidence remains muted, a study shows. Nearly four in ten people expect to drink less than usual over Christmas which rises to just under half for 18-34 year-olds. A report by Barclays reveals that of those knocking back less alcohol some 27...

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7 d. ago Tartan Army buskers to be hit with £16k bill to sing Flower of Scotland in US

Any buskers wanting to entertain the Tartan Army in Boston or Miami wil face a huge bill on top of soaring travel and hotel costs.

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1 week ago Martin Lewis says his '1C rule' takes money off heating bills and it's 'so easy'

Millions of Brits are battling soaring energy bills as the cost of living continues to bite

Economics

1 week ago How much the Covid inquiry is costing as figures soar to astronomical sum

The Covid inquiry set up by the Government has hundreds of staff working on it. It's expected to be the most expensive one of its kind ever

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1 week ago Sales of jacket potatoes and butter soar as Waitrose costumers shun UPFs

Waitrose said it had seen a ‘fundamental change’ in how customers shopped, influenced heavily by concerns over UPFs as well as weight-loss jabs.

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2 w. ago Jeremy Clarkson's seven 'disastrous' struggles at Diddy Squat and The Farmer's Dog

Jeremy Clarkson has faced a wave of problems running both Diddly Squat Farm and his Cotswolds pub, The Farmer’s Dog, from planning battles and staff walkouts to thefts and soaring costs

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2 w. ago Anger at surge in private rent costs across Scotland as one area soars by 16% in a single year

Concerns that rent cap will have limited impact

Economics

2 w. ago Food fans face forking out even more for their favourite meals after the Budget

Experts are warning that pubs and restaurants will be forced to pass on soaring food and drink costs to their customers after the Chancellor didn't give them any meaningful support

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2 w. ago All Bar One owner cautions over £130m cost hit as wage and food bills soar

The firm reported pre-tax profits rising by a fifth to £238 million in the year to September 27, despite an extra £100 million of costs.

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2 w. ago Taxi costs in London set to soar as Chancellor announces new tax on minicabs

During her Budget on Wednesday, Rachel Reeves revealed private-hire vehicles from ride-sharing apps such as Uber and Bolt will see 20% VAT added on to journeys

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2 w. ago So much for cutting the benefits bill: Cost of welfare to soar by an extra £16 billion, Budget reveals after Reeves surrendered over two

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said that Ms Reeves' decision to ease the limit on how many children parents are given money for would add £3.1billion to the bill on its own.

Economics

2 w. ago Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury shoppers given alert today over price changes

Reports this evening suggest supermarkets are set to face a jump in business rates payments which could mean soaring grocery costs

Economics

2 w. ago I’ve saved over £100 on my girl’s Christmas gifts & got everything on her list including Disney dolls & Hey Dugee toys

A MUM is saving big this Christmas by snapping up second-hand toys and gifts. With festive costs soaring, Lauren Ralph has ditched the high street and turned to Vinted to stretch her budget further. “I already use Vinted regularly, so it felt like a natural step to buy Christmas presents there too,” the 28-year-old said....

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3 w. ago Thanksgiving favorites under threat from tariffs and disease as costs soar

The US turkey population is at 40-year low this year

Economics

3 w. ago Has the traditional fish supper had its chips? Chippy owners say they are forced to sell pizzas, chilli and curry as Gen Zers turn their backs on much

Once considered a humble Friday night staple, the cost of living crisis and soaring fish prices has pushed fish and chips into a new price bracket which many are just unable or reluctant to pay.

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3 w. ago Dog and cat abandonment soars in UK as owners struggle with cost of living

RSPCA says pet abandonments in England and Wales rose by almost 25% in 2025 compared with 2024There is an “epidemic” of dogs, cats and other pets being abandoned as owners struggle to cope with the cost of living crisis, the UK’s largest animal welfare charity has said.The RSPCA said abandonments in England and Wales had risen by almost 25% in 2025 compared with last year, reaching their highest rate for at least five years. Continue reading...

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