Inflation

The housing market could be hit by higher interest rates according to Nationwide – after house prices in the year to May fell.

Nationwide warns housing market could be hit by higher interest rates Chloe Clarke

Coffee in GPS tracked security boxes at the Central Co-op Food-Petrol Harborne in Birmingham as a theft prevention initiative.

Instant coffee kept in security cases as prices soar to £10.50 a jar Sam Johnson

McDonald’s customers across the UK are seething after the cost of a much-loved item has more than doubled in price.

McDonald’s fans fuming after popular item doubles in price Sophie Wills

The price of everyday food products bought at a popular supermarket in February 2022 and again in February 2023 illustrates the cost of living crisis.

This basket of food shows how much food prices have risen in one year Sophie Wills

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you Sophie Wills

Inflation has dropped below 10 percent for the first time since last year

Inflation drops to 8.7% for first time since last year - what it means Chelsie Sewell

Bank of England impose another interest rate hike Daniel Mcneil

Sainsbury’s has cut the price of two popular products

Sainsbury’s cuts price of two everyday products Chelsie Sewell

Royal College of Nursing picket line as staff strike outside a hospital.

NHS staff to be offered 5% pay rise Patrick Hollis

Many retailers have been struggling since the pandemic while shoppers are tightening the purse strings due to rocketing inflation, which stands at 10.1 per cent.

Full list of the UK shops and banks closing for good this week Sophie Wills

Martin Lewis explained how to check you’re on the right rate of National Minimum Wage when he appeared on Good Morning Britain this morning.

Martin Lewis explains 8 ways to check if you’re being underpaid Sophie Wills

Rishi Sunak could be forced to apologise to the House of Commons is he is found to have breached the MP’s code of conduct (image: Getty Images)

What time is PMQs on today? Patrick Hollis

The rate of inflation has dropped slightly for March

Inflation rate in UK falls but still remains above 10% Patrick Hollis

Millions of people on benefits are set to get a cash boost as payments rise in line with inflation rates - full list of what will increase and how much you’ll get.

Benefit payments set to increase for millions - full list Sophie Wills

The ISA deadline is approaching

ISA deadline 2023: Everything you need to about upcoming ISA deadline Sam Johnson

The price of crude oil increased by 5.5% on Monday April 3.

Oil prices rise more than 5 percent as production is cut Dennis Morton

April is shaping up to be a rough month for many, with major price increases scheduled to take effect.

April bill hikes set to cost household £700 annually Rahmah Ghazali

Chocolate and sweets prices jump ahead of Easter (Picture: Getty Images/EyeEm)

Chocolate and sweets prices jump ahead of Easter Rahmah Ghazali

When the spring Cost of Living payment will hit your bank accounts Ethan Evans

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

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

Paperchase went into administration last month

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

Members of the Fire Brigades Union (Photo: Fire Brigades Union)

UK firefighters’ strike 2023: everything you need to know Patrick Hollis

Broadband prices are set to rise in 2023, adding even more pressure on families amid the cost of living crisis.

How much your broadband bill could rise in 2023 - what to do about it Sophie Wills

Lidl and Aldi customers have seen the highest price increases last year.

Aldi and Lidl prices has increased the most from soaring inflation Dennis Morton

A man poses holding a petrol pump nozzle at a filling station in Birkenhead, north-west England. (Photo credit should read PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Top tips on how to make a tank of petrol last longer Sophie Wills

Martin Lewis has given an update to households that have broadband (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis warns of broadband price rises - what to do about it Sophie Wills

National ambulance and NHS trade unions have announced a day of strike action to take place tomorrow.

NHS advise when to use 999 as ambulance driver strikes begin today Benjamin Jackson

The decline in key economic indicators has slowed but has plateaued at a worryingly low level

Survey in final quarter of 2022 shows no signs of business revival Matt Pennington