Finance

US inflation at lowest since 2021 as fuel prices fall

Posted on 13th Jun 2023

Falling prices for eggs, petrol and furniture helped to cut inflation in the US to 4% in May.

Sainsbury's and Asda told not to block rival stores

Posted on 13th Jun 2023

The supermarkets are accused of stopping rivals opening nearby, potentially reducing consumer choice.

Mortgages: New squeeze on landlords will hit renters too

Posted on 13th Jun 2023

High mortgage costs mean landlords face a "turning point", a firm warns, leading to fewer homes to rent.

Warning UK mortgage rates set to rise further

Posted on 12th Jun 2023

It comes as Santander becomes the latest big lender to withdraw deals due to market turbulence.

Five reasons why mortgages are getting us down

Posted on 11th Jun 2023

Rising mortgage rates are causing a headache for homeowners and buyers, so what is behind the maelstrom?

Tesco could be breaking law on Clubcard pricing, says Which?

Posted on 9th Jun 2023

The consumer group claims Clubcard pricing is not clear enough but Tesco says it meets current rules.

Bars and pubs help UK economy grow in April

Posted on 14th Jun 2023

Official figures show that the economy expanded by 0.2% due to the hospitality sector.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?

Posted on 13th Jun 2023

The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.

Pay rise surprise leads to forecasts of higher interest rates

Posted on 13th Jun 2023

Wages rise at their fastest rate in 20 years, excluding the pandemic, but still lag behind the cost of living.

US inflation at lowest since 2021 as fuel prices fall

Posted on 13th Jun 2023

Falling prices for eggs, petrol and furniture helped to cut inflation in the US to 4% in May.

Sainsbury's and Asda told not to block rival stores

Posted on 13th Jun 2023

The supermarkets are accused of stopping rivals opening nearby, potentially reducing consumer choice.

Mortgages: New squeeze on landlords will hit renters too

Posted on 13th Jun 2023

High mortgage costs mean landlords face a "turning point", a firm warns, leading to fewer homes to rent.

Warning UK mortgage rates set to rise further

Posted on 12th Jun 2023

It comes as Santander becomes the latest big lender to withdraw deals due to market turbulence.

Five reasons why mortgages are getting us down

Posted on 11th Jun 2023

Rising mortgage rates are causing a headache for homeowners and buyers, so what is behind the maelstrom?

Tesco could be breaking law on Clubcard pricing, says Which?

Posted on 9th Jun 2023

The consumer group claims Clubcard pricing is not clear enough but Tesco says it meets current rules.

Eurozone in recession as rising prices hit spending

Posted on 9th Jun 2023

Revised data shows the eurozone's economy contracted at the end of last year and the start of 2023.

What is the UK inflation rate and why is the cost of living rising?

Posted on 24th May 2023

The rate at which prices are rising remains high, driven by soaring food prices.

US inflation rate continues to fall

Posted on 13th Jun 2023

Falling prices for eggs, used cars and furniture helped to cut inflation in May.

Sainsbury's and Asda told not to block rival stores

Posted on 13th Jun 2023

The supermarkets are accused of stopping rivals opening nearby, potentially reducing consumer choice.

Mortgages: New squeeze on landlords will hit renters too

Posted on 13th Jun 2023

High mortgage costs mean landlords face a "turning point", a firm warns, leading to fewer homes to rent.