cost of living

Charles will meet volunteers and staff at The Gate in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, on Thursday.

The latest data has raised expectations that the Bank of England could cut UK interest rates again next month.

Prices fell faster in December than November for a handful of household essentials, including carpets, lighting equipment and irons.

The cost of Government borrowing eased on Wednesday morning in a tentative sign of relief among traders after more heightened economic concerns.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said she will ‘fight every day’ to improve people’s living standards.

The rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation fell to 2.5% in December from 2.6% in November, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Scottish Social Justice Secretary was updating Holyrood on winter payments being delivered by the Scottish Government.

New analysis shows a ‘substantial’ rise in the proportion of young adults living with their parents over the years.

Citizens Advice said its staff helped the equivalent of one person every two working minutes throughout the year.

The national price of its traditional sausage roll has risen by 5p to £1.30, although this will vary in locations across the country.