5 h. ago What 3.8% rise in inflation means for your supermarket bills

The level of inflation for the 12 months to July was 3.8% - this is higher than the 3.6% that was recorded in June. The majority of economists forecast inflation would hit 3.7% in July.

Economics

6 h. ago Surprise inflation hike: Here's how much rail fares might rise next year in Scotland

ScotRail passengers may again see lower rise than for cross-Border operators

Economics

21 h. ago How much could Tube fares rise in London off the back of spiking inflation rates?

Tube journeys from Zones 1-4 could increase by up to 30p next year as TfL fares are set to rise above inflation rates until 2030

Economics

25 h. ago DWP PIP claimants could see monthly payments rise to almost £800

The DWP has confirmed that Personal Independence Payment (PIP) will continue to rise in line with September's inflation rate, with the relevant figures expected in mid-October

Economics

26 h. ago Inflation: UK rate rises to 3.8%, what is it, and what does it mean for mortgages, borrowing, and spending?

Households face pricier food, fuel and travel as experts warn the squeeze could drag into 2026 ✈️

Economics

28 h. ago Train passengers face potential ticket price rise of 5.8% after inflation update

Train fares went up in England by 4.6% in March this year - this applied to regulated rail fares, such as season, anytime day, off-peak and super off-peak tickets

Economics

28 h. ago UK inflation rises again in new misery for households as costs rise

Inflation shows how the price of goods and services have changed over time with new data published every month by the Office for National Statistics.

Economics

29 h. ago School holidays blamed as interest rate rises more than expected

Most economists had been forecasting inflation to rise to 3.7%

Politics

31 h. ago Inflation latest: Cost of living expected to rise again in key figures released today

CPI inflation widely expected to have increased to 3.7%

Economics

3 d. ago Four million households to receive annual income boost worth more than £700

The Universal Credit Bill will see the Universal Credit standard allowance permanently rise above inflation, amounting to 725 by 2029/30 in cash terms for a single person aged 25 or over

Economics

5 d. ago UK inflation to rise as summer spending pushes up hotels and airfares

One economist said an ‘Oasis bump’ could have contributed to higher accommodation prices in July.

Economics

9 d. ago Wes Streeting issues 'don't strike' appeal to NHS staff before crunch union talks

Nurses and other NHS staff have seen their 3.6% pay rise this year swallowed up by inflation - Health Secretary Wes Streeting explains why they should accept it

Events

1 week ago DWP state pensioners set to be given 'extra £352' completely free

The amount of State Pension you get increases in April each year, and the triple lock means the rise will either match the rate of inflation, average earnings or 2.5 per cent

Economics