Less than a third of businesses are optimistic for the next year.
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Food price cap will not make a difference – retailers A price cap on essential food items will not address the growing cost of living…
Today’s news summary – Paper Talk Many of Monday’s front pages lead with the reaction to the government’s plans to put a price cap on…
Experts say expensive food is set to overtake energy bills as the ‘epicentre’ of the cost of living crisis.
Mortgage rates rise in the UK after inflation surprise Mortgage costs in the UK are rising after higher-than-anticipated inflation figures, leading to revised forecasts for…
Energy bills to remain high despite price cap cut Experts have warned that energy bills will remain high despite a price cut scheduled for July.…
The price cap has dropped drastically
Summer is almost here. Barbecue accordingly.
Milk has shot up in price by 75% in the last 15 years.
‘The energy crisis is far from over.’
Useful to know if you’re due to do a shop.
‘It’s 2023, everybody should be able to afford to buy a bar of soap’
What is going to happen to energy bills from July?
Eleven million Britons struggling to pay bills Nearly 11 million adults in the UK are struggling to pay bills and debts, according to new figures…
The payments have been rolling out.
Research has shown the figure has risen from around 7.8 million (15%) in May last year to 10.9 million (21%) in January 2023.
What was once used for a standard night out is now an unaffordable luxury.
‘Tenants are reporting extreme distress.’
Kids missing out as attractions get pricier according to charity Go Beyond Rising ticket prices for popular UK attractions are putting young people at risk…
2.8 million young people across the UK believe their job prospects may never recover at all from the pandemic
Record number of people relying on food donations The Trussell Trust, the UK’s largest food bank provider, has reported an unprecedented rise in the number…
Bank of England economist says people need to accept they are poorer The Bank of England’s chief economist, Huw Pill, has warned that people in…
The staycation is all the rage this year.
Millions of Britons miss out on cheap broadband, due to lack of awareness on offers Over half of low-income households in the UK are unaware…
Have you noticed an increase in your bills this month?