15 h. ago See how much your favourite drink will cost next year as alcohol duty to rise

It will add 11p on a bottle of Prosecco, 13p on a bottle of red wine and 38p for a bottle of gin, according to the Wine and Spirit Trade Association

Politics

61 h. ago Premier Inn owner’s costs to rise by up to £50m after business rates changes

Whitbread is among hotel owners to be hit hard by changes in valuations linked to next year’s business rates payments.

Economics

63 h. ago Perth and Kinross Council awarded £1 million from Scottish Government to help with Scott St fatal fire aftermath

Perth and Kinross Council has spent £934,000 so far, with costs expected to rise to £3.2 million after the fatal blaze earlier this year.

Events

63 h. ago How a 1p pay rise can now cost you £38,000: We reveal the outrageous Budget tax traps you may have missed... exactly who is worst hit based on salary and what you must do

Half a million people will be stung for the first time by outrageous traps in the tax system that punish workers for getting a pay rise.

Economics

3 d. ago How a 1p pay rise can now cost you £38,000... just one of the tax cliff edges the Budget's made even worse

Half a million people will be stung for the first time by outrageous traps in the tax system that punish workers for getting a pay rise.

Economics

4 d. ago Rachel Reeves' claim that she is 'protecting and strengthening' the NHS with her Budget is overblown, health experts say

The Chancellor failed to allocate any additional funding for tackling waiting lists, dealing with the cost of doctors' strikes or covering a potential rise in drug prices.

Science

4 d. ago DWP state pensions to rise by £575 a year as new rates confirmed in Autumn Budget 2025

The State Pension will increase in April in line with the Triple Lock Promise

Economics

4 d. ago Pubs hit as price of booze is set to rise after Rachel Reeves confirmed alcohol duty will increase by nearly 4%

Despite warnings about the fragile state of the hospitality sector - and concerns about inflation - the Chancellor has pressed ahead with an increase in alcohol duty across the board.

Economics

4 d. ago Price of bottle of wine could increase by 13p as Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise by nearly 4%

Despite warnings about the fragile state of the hospitality sector - and concerns about inflation - the Chancellor has pressed ahead with an increase in alcohol duty across the board.

Economics

4 d. ago Price of bottle of wine could increase by 15p as Rachel Reeves confirms alcohol duty will rise by more than 4%

Despite warnings about the fragile state of the hospitality sector - and concerns about inflation - the Chancellor has pressed ahead with an increase in alcohol duty across the board.

Economics

4 d. ago Borrowing costs rise as bond markets brace for Budget turmoil

The cost of government borrowing rose amid fears the Chancellor will not take the tough decisions required to put Britain's creaking finances on a stable footing.

Economics

5 d. ago Why Tube passengers could still end up paying more despite national rail fares freeze

Concerns grow that London Underground, Elizabeth line and London Overground fares - and the cost of Travelcards - will rise again next March

Economics

5 d. ago Explained: why Tube passengers could still end up paying more despite national rail fares freeze

Concerns grow that London Underground, Elizabeth line and London Overground fares - and the cost of Travelcards - will rise again next March

Economics

7 d. ago Energy bills can drop £200 with just one £20 item plumbers love

Energy bills are set to rise even further but experts reveal simple ways to keep costs down.

Economics

1 week ago King's Theatre reopening pushed back to summer as costs rise further and new programme unveiled

The King’s Theatre will finally reopen in the summer

Politics

2 w. ago Air fryer vs oven and slow cooker – we reveal the cheapest gadgets to cook six classic British meals

AS the cost of living continues to rise, the kitchen is a great place to make super savings. Appliances such as air fryers and slow cookers have been praised for using less energy, but can they really reduce bills? Lynsey Hope cooked six meals in different ways to work out which was the cheapest... Sausage...

Society

2 w. ago Young's boss tells Reeves 'we need certainty and a growth plan'

Pub group Young's will take a 'cautious' approach to future potential price hikes as a sharp rise in food costs exacerbates severe cost pressures facing UK hospitality.

Politics

2 w. ago Budget 2025 could lead to 'biggest loss of pubs in a generation' without action

Pub landlords warn the pub industry is at risk of "dying" after an "astronomical" rise in costs for pubs and brewers ahead of Rachel Reeves unveiling the Budget

Economics

2 w. ago Perth council chief makes grim council tax rise warning over social care costs

The comments from Perth and Kinross Council's leader comes as he meets finance and health ministers to find a solution amid an "unprecedented" level of complex care packages in the region.

Events

2 w. ago People warned services will be cut as costs rise in part of Wales

Merthyr Tydfil Council is currently forecasting a £5.5m budget gap for next year

Events