Inflation

Interest rates will go up for the 11th consecutive time as the Bank of England is set to confirm an increase of 0.25% - Credit: Adobe

Bank of England to raise interest rates in bad news for mortgages Ethan Evans

Galaxy chocolates will see a huge price hike of 50% - Credit: Adobe

Major price hike of Galaxy chocolate bars leaves customers furious Ethan Evans

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means Chelsie Sewell

Public awaits biggest change to TV licence fee in two decades amid turbulent times for BBC

Major change to TV licence fee on the way amid turbulent times for BBC Will Millar

Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt poses with the red Budget Box as he leaves 11 Downing Street in central London on March 15, 2023, to present the government’s annual budget to Parliament. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP) (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2023: Living standards to fall by 6% - OBR Andrew Quinn

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt addressed the House of Commons with his Spring Budget 2023 on Wednesday - Credit: Getty Images

Key announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023 Ethan Evans

<p>The Energy Price Guarantee (EPG) will remain at £2,500 for an additional three months.</p>

Read This Budget 2023: Energy Price Guarantee to be extended to June Patrick Hollis

The price of Royal Mail first and second class stamps are to increase

Royal Mail to increase price of first and second class stamps Sam Johnson

Pret will be giving staff their third pay rise this year

Pret A Manger to give staff third pay rise in 12 months Charlotte Hawes

Primark owner Associated British Foods has upped its outlook for the full year after reporting a jump in sales at the budget fashion chain

Primark reports unexpected profits as people shop early for summer Chelsie Sewell

The price of pasta has doubled in the last two years as the cost of everyday essentials soars

Pasta prices double in two years as cost of everyday essentials soars Sam Johnson

Shoppers have been juggling with steep price hikes on many food and household items for months now.

Poorest hit hardest as supermarket value ranges increase by a fifth Dennis Morton

Millions of O2 and Virgin Mobile customers will be hit with price hikes of up to 13.4% from April

O2 customers facing 13.4% increase in monthly payments Beth Franklin

Millions of households have cut back on streaming services in recent months as the cost of living crisis deepens. Analysts Kantar found that the number of paid-for video streaming subscriptions in the UK declined by two million in 2022, from 30.5 million to 28.5 million.

How to save money on streaming services including Netflix and Prime Sophie Wills

RCN nurses suspend next week’s strike and enter pay negotiations Ethan Evans

<p>Paperchase went into administration last month </p>

Read This Shops leaving the UK high street as retailers announce closures Charlotte Hawes

Huel was founded by entrepreneurs Julian Hearn and James Collier who named the product by combining the words “human” and “fuel”. The company claims when mixed with water, its powders provide “complete nutrition” and are a healthy alternative to traditional meals that help you “lose, gain or maintain weight”.

‘Misleading’ Huel adverts that claimed shakes save money banned Sophie Wills

The rise in food prices has slowed in recent months

Official figures show UK inflation remains near 40 year high Patrick Hollis

The first £301 instalment of the money, which is intended to help vulnerable people pay their energy and grocery bills as inflation hits a 40-year high, is due to hit bank accounts this spring.

1.7 million people set to miss out on £301 cost of living payment Sophie Wills

The UK economy has avoided a recession

UK economy avoids recession in second half of 2022 Sam Johnson

Wetherspoons have increased their prices on a pint by 7.5%.

Wetherspoons increase prices on food and drinks across UK pubs Dennis Morton

The rules for Universal Credit are due to change in February.

Six major money changes coming in February Dennis Morton

A woman holds a basket of shopping.

Average shopping bill to increase by £788 as food inflation hits 16.7% Sophie Wills

A loaf of Tokyo Milk Bread will set you back £11.40

Hackney bakery changing customers £11.40 for ‘softy, pillowy’ loaf Benjamin Jackson

The Bank of England was forced to again increase interest rates. This is the ninth consecutive rise and the aim is, ironically, to damp down consumer spending. Photo credit should read: Philip Toscano/PA Wire

Fertiliser costs remain an issue with no signs of easing Richard Wright

Meet some of the volunteers at Trussell Trust food banks in the UK Ethan Evans

The RMT union is pressing ahead with strikes (Photo: Getty Images)

Train strikes: How to get refunds for tickets affected by RMT strike Ethan Evans

Read This Children have the opportunity to meet Santa for free this Christmas Ethan Evans

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Brussels Notebook: We know times are going to be tough in months ahead By The Newsroom

Autumn Statement 2022: What time is Jeremy Hunt’s budget and how to watch it live online and TV

How to watch Jeremy Hunt’s Autumn Statement Will Millar

Inflation indexes show us how expensive the cost of living is (image: AFP/Getty Images)

Inflation rises to 10.1% following catastrophic mini-budget Beth Franklin

Households in the UK could soon find themselves spending an extra £643 per year on groceries as inflation nears 14%, according to new data.

Average annual groceries bill set to increase by £643 per household Sophie Wills

Thousands have rallied on the streets around the country to protest the cost of living-crisis.

Thousands take to the streets around UK in Enough is Enough rallies Dennis Morton

The outlook for electricity prices is extremely concerning. The market has been in a volatile state since the energy crisis started in September 2021 because of a significant outage with a gas interconnector in France

Government needs to act on electricity prices now By The Newsroom

Asda imposes limitations on their low-price range Just Essentials Dennis Morton

National Sheep Association calls for robust food policy amidst cost of living cr... Joanne Knox

Trouble ahead for DAERA minister Richard Halleron

File photo dated 26/01/18 of money. Some people face the prospect of freezing or starving this winter amid the cost-of-living crisis, a charity has warned. Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) said that soaring energy bills are driving "frightening" demand for advice around food insecurity. It warned that it is already seeing an increase ahead of a "toxic cocktail" this winter of soaring energy bills, growing inflation and higher interest rates - and raised concerns about how people will manage later in the year. Issue date: Monday August 22, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story SCOTLAND CostofLiving. Photo credit should read: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

There can be no soft landing and no pain free outcome By The Newsroom

Lakeland Dairies increases milk price for May Joanne Knox

Omagh based accountant Seamus McCaffrey

Ways of coping with an inflationary environment By The Newsroom

Energy crisis pushing more people in to debt Sally Burton

6 money changes to be aware of in May - and how they will affect you Isabella Boneham

Pensioners will see the triple lock return from April 2023 (image: Adobe)

Pensioners could get £770 boost in 2023 as triple lock policy returns Henry Sandercock