16 h. ago Tesco customer 'outsmarts' supermarket as they halve price of their food shop

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

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1 week ago Price of a pint of beer for Oasis at Wembley Stadium confirmed

Liam and Noel Gallagher will play the final London Wembley dates on Saturday and Sunday (27 & 28 September)

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2 w. ago How the cost of 13 grocery staples has changed since the 60s and 70s, with one popular food soaring in price

The price of several store cupboard essentials has soared since the 60s and 70s

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2 w. ago Brits brace for cost of living crisis 2.0: Fears 5% inflation and tax hikes in autumn Budget will send food bills skyrocketing this winter

Millions of families face further rises in food prices if Chancellor Rachel Reeves presses ahead with plans to hit big shops with higher business rates, industry experts warned today.

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2 w. ago Tax rises would lead to food inflation remaining above 5% ‘well into next year’

The BRC warned that a new surtax for large shops could lead to price rises for consumers.

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3 w. ago Wetherspoons: breakfast menu, pints, food, and more see price discount today

Cheaper pints and pub meals are coming 🍺

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3 w. ago UK interest rates set to be held as inflation ‘uncomfortably high’

Interest rates are set to stay the same as inflation remains at its highest level since the beginning of 2024

Economics

3 w. ago Examples of where inflation jumped in August – and where it eased

Food price inflation is running at its highest level for 18 months.

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3 w. ago Inflation holds steady but soaring price of beef, coffee and chocolate drives up food bills

The rate remained unchanged in the year to August, in line with economist expectations

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3 w. ago Food prices rise again for fifth month in a row despite UK inflation remaining unchanged at 3.8%

Food and drink inflation rose to 5.1%

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3 w. ago UK overall inflation remains at 3.8% in August, but food price growth climbs for fifth month in a row

Food prices rise at fastest rate since January 2024 with vegetables, milk, cheese and fish going up; Bank of England expected to keep interest rates on hold on ThursdayAt 3.8%, the latest UK inflation data certainly isn’t welcome news for the Bank of England ahead of its decision on Thursday, where it’s widely expected to leave rates on hold, said James Smith, developed markets UK economist at ING.Yet the latest data doesn’t dramatically move the needle one way or another on the prospect of a further rate cut later this year.Inflation is more or less at a peak, though it’s likely to stay in the 3.5-4% area for the rest of this year.However, we think there is still scope for services inflation to undershoot the Bank’s forecasts further in the next release for September. And more broadly, we are seeing a significant easing in rental growth, which is set to be a significant source of service sector disinflation over the coming months.If we’re right about that, it would tip the balance ...

Economics

3 w. ago UK inflation rate: Rising price of milk, beef and coffee hits shoppers in new cost

Some of the biggest price rises seen in everyday staples as economists fear food inflation could peak towards the end of the year

Economics

3 w. ago UK inflation remains at 3.8% but food price rises accelerate for another month

The rate of Consumer Prices Index was 3.8% in August, the same as July, the Office for National Statistics said.

Economics

3 w. ago The world’s love for matcha is about to be tested: ‘It’s going to be a tough ride’

Retail sales of matcha have surged by 86 per cent over the last three years

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