Inflation

The Price Bailey Mid-Market Index 2026 analysed 12,625 UK businesses

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Two-thirds of business owners are fearful for their future due to rising costs.

Two-thirds of small firms hike prices as rises set to continue

Inflation drops - but energy prices remain stubbornly high

Inflation falls but electricity bills jump 5.3%

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Why I always talk to my kids about money — and you should too

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UK pensions at risk as Trump tariffs spark fears of 'Black Monday 2'

Sky, Virgin and BT broadband price hikes and how to avoid them

Chancellor Rachel Reeves leaves 11 Downing Street to deliver her spring statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Peter Nicholls/Getty Images)

Rachel Reeves' Spring Statement: will it put more cash in your pocket?

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, leaves 11, Downing Street to deliver her Spring Statement to Parliament on March 26, 2025 (Photo: Carl Court/Getty Images)

8 takeaways from Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement - including welfare

John Lewis profits rise.

Business in 2 minutes: John Lewis profits up but no staff bonus

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Inflation hits 10-month high driven by travel and food cost increases

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'I'm tired of it' - Brits fed up with being 'ripped off' as bills rise
UK households are facing mounting costs, from soaring energy bills to higher food prices 💸
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Household bills could increase by 17% - but you can avoid the hikes

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 4.5% - what that means for you

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Major household bills change coming under new rules - what it means

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Greggs hikes price of pastry products - how much a sausage roll costs

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Watch: Expert gives financial outlook for 2025

Half of Brits are optimistic that 2025 is the year they will finally be able to get their finances back on track.

New Year - new debt?

Asda has launched its Big Jan Price Drop (Photo: Richard O'Donoghue - stock.adobe.com)

Asda slashes price of food in Big Jan Price Drop

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Economy heading to 'worst of all worlds' with decline expected in 2025

Pensioners must apply BEFORE December 21 in order to be eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance

Ad Feature Act fast to secure Winter Fuel Payments, pensioners urged

If Amanda and Iris were to take their titular "The Holiday" in 2024, would they still do it or would it be beyond the realms of financial feasibility?

How much would “The Holiday” cost the two protagonists in 2024?

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I'm a mortgage expert - my top tips to save for your first home

What has led to 'gigflation' raising the prices of some events, including Glastonbury Festival 2025, to become almost unobtainable for some of the public?

Explainer Glastonbury: How much have ticket prices risen over the last decade?

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9 essential financial tasks to do before 2025 - from budgeting to tax

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey (C) attends the central bank's Monetary Policy Report press conference at the Bank of England on 7 November 2024 (Photo: Henry Nicholls - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Bank of England cuts interest rates again - what it means for you

The education secretary has announced the first university tuition fee rise in eight years

Explainer Everything you need to know about the university tuition fee increase

Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the West Palm Beach Convention Centre in West Palm Beach, Florida, on 6 November (Photo: JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

How Trump’s return to power could impact UK mortgages and inflation

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

UK families to get free cash as Household Support Fund is extended
Big news for struggling families 📢
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Keeping costs down is one of the main motivators when it comes to planning a ski trip this season

We're off-ski! Brits booking ski holidays sooner than ever

Rachel Reeves poses with the red Budget Box as she leaves 11 Downing Street to present the government's annual Autumn budget to Parliament (Photo: JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

Budget 2024: key takeaways as Reeves unveils £40 billion tax rise

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Odds of a Premium Bonds win will worsen this year as NS&I cuts prizes

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UK inflation drops below Bank of England target: what it means for you

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Chocolate prices rise by 11% ahead of Halloween and the festive season

A total of 17 Wetherspoons branches are up for sale, with 14 already under offer.

Full list of Wetherspoons pubs set to close across the UK

Tuition fees in England have remained at the same level since 2017, and haven't risen with inflation (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The cases for and against increasing university tuition fees

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Pint prices in UK city rise nearly 50% - it's still the best night out

'Extortionate prices': Diners react as the price of fish and chips rises by 50% (Photo: Adobe Stock / National World)

Watch as diners react to fish and chip price increase

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Inflation rises above 2% - what that means for consumers

How average UK home and price has changed from 1970s to today

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Supermarket profits - and why a windfall tax on Tesco might not work

JeffBet has shared the top tips on cutting costs of a BBQ this summer. (Photo credit: Alexander Raths - stock.adobe.com)

The eye-watering average cost of a BBQ and tips for cutting the spend

Essential food items are predicted to significantly increase by 2030. (Photo credit: Stockfotos-MG - stock.adobe.com/Minerva Studio - stock.adobe.com)

How much essential food items could cost by 2030

How much are strawberries and cream going to set you back this year if you're attending Wimbledon? (Credit: Canva)

How much strawberries and cream will cost you at Wimbledon 2024

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UK households face major mortgage payment increases in next 2 years

People look at residential properties displayed for sale in the window of an estate agents' in London (Photo: ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images)

Expert tips for first-time homebuyers as mortgages jump 61% in 5 years
Experts believe homeownership is still achievable, despite ever increasing mortgage payments 🏠🌟
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UK interest rates to hold - how it will impact borrowers and finances

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UK inflation hits 2% for first time in 3 years - what it means for you

Nationwide Building Society will pay customers £100. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Breaking Bank to pay customers £100

The UK has entered a recession

UK enters recession as economy shrinks

TV presenter Gregg Wallace proves life can be a bed of roses

Many adults are starting to prioritise savings over stocks and shares

Energy prices could fall by 16% by April

Domestic energy prices predicted to fall by 16%

Inflation dropped to 3.9% in November, the lowest level in more than two years. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Breaking Inflation drops to lowest level in more than two years

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How to legally avoid paying BBC licence fee

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