90 m. ago Retailers call for measures to curb inflation as monthly food prices increase

'If Government wants to keep inflation at bay, enable retailers to focus on growth and help households, it must mitigate the swathe of costs facing the industry'

Economics

92 m. ago State Pension uprating will not be paid to nearly half a million older people next month

The full New State Pension is set to rise to £921 each month from April under the Triple Lock.

Economics

92 m. ago Greggs gives major update on new store openings after hiking price of sausage rolls

In its latest financial results, the bakery chain confirmed it opened a record 226 new shops in 2024 with 28 closures and 53 relocations

Politics

93 m. ago Why owning an EV only beats petrol if you can charge at home

The AA's latest EV charging report has found that almost all the issues that put people off charging an EV can be solved with a simple phone call.

Politics

93 m. ago Grocery price inflation holds steady amid warnings of rises later in year

Grocery price inflation has remained at 3.3% after falling from 3.7% in December – its highest level since last March, according to analysts Kantar.

Events

2 h. ago Conflict, imperialism, escape and the rise of Big Tech feature in Women’s Prize for Fiction 2025 longlist

Books by renowned authors including Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie are among the works selected by a panel of expert judges, along with nine debut writers

Events

3 h. ago Antiques Roadshow guest ‘chokes up’ after discovering true value of great

An Antiques Roadshow guest loudly gasped when an expert shared insight not only into a highly sought-after family heirloom but also its price tag.

Culture

4 h. ago SNP accused of 'raiding' £8bn from councils' core funding as tax poised to rise

New analysis has suggested SNP ministers have cut Scottish councils’ core funding by almost £8 billion.

Economics

5 h. ago DWP benefit rules mean Universal Credit claimants won't get 1.7% rise next month

Universal Credit and other benefits including Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and Carer's Allowance are set to increase by 1.7% from April 7

Politics

6 h. ago Manchester United fans are demanding something from the Glazers

Man Utd fans remain unhappy with the club's ownership and are set to protest about ticket prices again on Sunday.

Sport

7 h. ago Beijing's deflation dilemma: Falling prices signal bigger troubles ahead for China's economy

China's leaders are overseeing a spell of deflation, or falling prices, that contrasts with inflationary pressures prevailing elsewhere in the world

Economics

8 h. ago New blood test to spot bowel cancer before symptoms start, as cases among the young on the rise

A blood test that detects tiny fragments shed by bowel cancer cells could help catch the disease at its earliest stage, increasing the chances of survival.

Events

9 h. ago Forget lazy Sundays! Tuesday is the new 'big night in' for Britons, data reveals

Sunday has traditionally been reserved as the day of rest. But Tuesday is the new 'big night in' for Britons, data reveals.

Politics

10 h. ago UK rental prices rise at slowest pace in over 3 years, data shows

Zoopla figures signal easing for tenants after prolonged squeeze on finances

Politics

10 h. ago The great rental slowdown? London rent rises shrink (for now) ahead of anticipated reforms

With London rents up 1.1 per cent, tenants in the capital now pay an average of £2,166pcm

Politics

10 h. ago When DWP benefits and pension claimants can expect pay rise to land in bank accounts

The DWP will apply new rates from April 7, but most claimants will not see the higher payments right away

Economics

11 h. ago Obesity in children under 14 set to rise by more than half by 2050, shocking research suggests

Experts said the global picture represents a ‘profound tragedy and a monumental societal failure’

Events

11 h. ago Katie Price raises eyebrows as she vapes in front of her newborn niece Olive

Katie Price has raised eyebrows in her recent YouTube video which saw her vaping in front of her baby niece Olive.

Politics

11 h. ago Oil prices fall after Opec+ confirms it will increase crude production

Traders had been expecting cartel to postpone its plan to boost output

Economics

12 h. ago Factory jobs cut at fastest pace since Covid as Labour's anti

S&P Global found 'the steepest cut to employment' in the sector since May 2020, with staffing levels falling in five of the last six months.

Politics