inflation
Jump in consumer confidence as shoppers prepare to spend on Black Friday
GfK’s long-running consumer confidence index rose by three points this month, although it remains firmly in negative territory at minus 18.
Why has inflation increased and what does it mean for households?
Inflation lifted to its highest level since April last month, according to official data.
Where inflation accelerated in October – and where it eased
The biggest movement in prices last month was in the cost of energy supplies.
Inflation jumps to 2.3% in sharpest increase for two years
The Office for National Statistics said Consumer Prices Index inflation rose to 2.3% for October, from 1.7% in the previous month.
Inflation set to rebound after jump in energy bills
Data is expected to show a significant rebound in inflation in October after it dropped to a three-year low in the previous month.
Inflation set to rebound after jump in energy bills
Data is expected to show a significant rebound in inflation in October after it dropped to a three-year-low in the previous month.
Lidl report 14% increase in turnover in north, as retailers warn Labour’s budget will result in job cuts and higher prices
German supermarket chain recorded £496m turnover in 2023/24
Grocery inflation in Northern Ireland now at 4.2% - Kantar
Promotional activity remains strong in supermarkets
Jo Johnson criticises past governments for legacy of poor university finances
The former universities minister says it was an ‘abdication of responsibility by recent governments’ to not take action sooner over fees.
Bank of England policymaker pledges to ‘move big’ when ready to cut rates
Catherine Mann, an economist and member of the Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee, has not yet opted to reduce rates.