11 h. ago Tesco shopper shows cost of bill before and after Clubcard and it's wild

There is nothing like a good and unexpected saving, and one man could not believe his eyes recently when he saw how much was discounted off his big Tesco food shop

Economics

12 h. ago How to cut your water bills as 7 million households face bigger price hikes

Long suffering households of five of England's biggest water companies will have little choice to swallow yet more price rises

Economics

25 h. ago Fed officials were cautious about inflation as they agreed rate cuts

Minutes from US central bank’s September meeting showed lingering concern about price pressures

Politics

35 h. ago The best gig I ever saw cost £4. Spiralling concert prices are a cultural disaster | John Harris

Tickets for big tours have vastly outstripped inflation, while smaller artists and venues struggle. The magic is in danger of being snuffed out entirelyThe 21st century may be a time of human estrangement, but the pleasures of watching our favourite band or singer play live surely unite millions of us. There is something about the whole ritual that crystallises what popular music fundamentally is: a profoundly democratic artform that will always soundtrack the lives of just about everybody.But perhaps all that is on its way out. When it comes to big names, gig-going is becoming absurdly expensive. The ticket market is now both byzantine and hierarchical, often carving up audiences into no end of tiers. Thanks to the exploitative absurdity of “dynamic pricing” and resale websites, it also charges people much more than even the original face-value ticket prices. To track what’s going on in terms of average price rises can therefore be very difficult. But in the face of an ongoing cost...

Economics

35 h. ago Gold price tops $4,000 for first time as investors seek safe haven

Precious metal having biggest rally since 1970s amid political uncertainty in US, France and JapanBusiness live – latest updatesThe price of gold has risen above $4,000 (£2,980) per ounce for the first time as investors continue to seek a safe place to put their money at a time of global political and economic uncertainty.The spot price of gold – the real-time market value of gold and viewed as the global benchmark – reached $4,031.54 at 8am in London on Wednesday morning, after climbing 1.2% during early trading. Continue reading...

Economics

3 d. ago Rivals: How Jilly Cooper’s riotous bonkbuster brought us the ultimate unexpected love story

Danny Dyer and Katherine Parkinson were the unexpected heart of the hit Jilly Cooper adaptation, writes Helen Coffey

Politics

6 d. ago Major broadband provider announces new price hike with bills set to rise

Anyone taking a new contract or renewing their existing deal will see their monthly bill rise by £4 mid-way through their contract

Economics

8 d. ago Brits told to act now as new energy price cap comes into effect

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent from tomorrow for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, just as cooler temperatures see many turning on their central heating

Politics

8 d. ago Greggs announces popular meal deal will cost more as price rises announced

The price hike includes breakfast ranges, pastries, bakes and sweet items

Economics

8 d. ago Greggs confirms price rises on popular deals following weak summer sales

Greggs boss said its stores ‘still offers exceptional value’ with menu deals

Economics

8 d. ago Households told to take action today as energy price cap rises

The energy price cap will rise by 2 per cent in England, Scotland and Wales from Wednesday

Politics

8 d. ago How much will your energy bill go up by today? Calculator reveals price rise facing 35million UK households thanks to latest price cap hike

The energy price cap increased by 2 per cent from today for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales, just as cooler temperatures see many switching on their central heating.

Economics

8 d. ago Energy bills rise for millions as new Ofgem price cap kicks in from today

Regulator Ofgem's energy price cap is rising to £1,755 a year - but you could save hundreds of pounds a year with a few simple steps

Economics

8 d. ago Households given 'energy switching checklist' to keep bills low before cap increase

The energy price cap is set to rise from October 1, meaning millions of households will see their bills increase by 35 over the coming year

Science

8 d. ago Households urged to take action ahead of October 1 energy price rise

The energy price cap will rise by 2% from Wednesday for a typical household in England, Scotland and Wales.

Politics

9 d. ago Are you with one of these top banks? These are the signs your savings account is one of 2,175 in danger of having its rate cut: SYLVIA MORRIS

Sticking with your current provider's easy-access account is a huge mistake. Earning more than inflation is key to preserving your financial wellbeing.

Economics

9 d. ago Households facing expected £100 rise to energy price cap from April

Cornwall Insight has forecast that rising charges and levies will push the price cap approximately £100 higher in April compared with January.

Economics

9 d. ago Energy switching checklist to help households beat the new price cap

The new price cap will rise from £1,720 to £1,755 on October 1.

Politics

9 d. ago Morrisons and Sainsbury's shoppers told to return items in product recall

The Food Standards Agency has issued a number of product recalls this week

Politics

1 week ago Dehumidifier that 'completely solves damp and mould' plummets to under £10 with rare offer

Shoppers have gone wild for a 'cost-effective' dehumidifier that 'works wonders' for battling condensation and mould - and right now, this money-saving deal has seen it plummet to less than a tenner

Economics