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Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
August 19, 2026Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England
It would be the fifth hold in a row, with the Bank rate standing at 3.75% - the lowest since February 2023.
July 29, 2026Energy prices rise by 19% in a year -report
The Retail Prices Indices and Household Costs Indices inflation statistics have been published.
July 28, 2026'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
The Consumer Council for Northern Ireland says the price rise is in direct response to the US-Iran conflict.
July 26, 2026What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The interest rate set by the Bank of England affects mortgage, loan and savings rates for millions.
July 22, 2026What is happening to UK prices?
UK inflation dropped slightly in June 2026, but higher energy costs are expected to push it back up.
July 22, 2026Why has the price of fish and chips gone up?
One Dorset fish and chip shop says VAT, the war in Ukraine and energy prices are pushing up costs.
July 10, 2026Budget Energy announces 9.5% price increase
Budget Energy NI says the rise is due to the "continued volatility" in wholesale energy markets.
July 7, 2026Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise
Household energy prices have risen by 13% a year as regulator Ofgem's latest price cap kicks in.
June 30, 2026Brent oil rises more than $1/bbl after bumpy start to US-Iran peace talks - Reuters
Brent oil rises more than $1/bbl after bumpy start to US-Iran peace talks Reuters
June 21, 2026Interest rates expected to be held by Bank of England
The Bank last cut interest rates in December but upheaval in the Middle East has stalled any further reductions.
June 17, 2026Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
Higher petrol prices were offset by slower price rises for meat, dairy and vegetables, according to the ONS.
June 17, 2026Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks - Reuters
Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks Reuters
June 15, 2026What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war - Reuters
What the US and Iran say is in the memorandum to end the war Reuters
June 15, 2026Trump heralds Iran deal but questions - and risks - remain
The announcement of an Iran deal was a welcome birthday gift for the president – but its success or failure may hinge on the details.
June 15, 2026Why the US economy keeps defying the odds
Why has the American economy continued to outperform so many of its peers, despite facing the same global shocks?
June 14, 2026US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge - Reuters
US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge Reuters
June 11, 2026Trump says he 'loves the inflation' as US prices rise at fastest rate in three years
Consumers are increasingly feeling the strain of the US-Israel war in Iran.
June 11, 2026'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war - Reuters
'I love the inflation,' Trump says as prices rise amid Iran war Reuters
June 10, 2026Bank of Canada holds rates, sees few signs energy prices broadly fueling inflation - Reuters
Bank of Canada holds rates, sees few signs energy prices broadly fueling inflation Reuters
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Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
The fallout from the war in Iran cranked up the heat on households last month as energy bills rose - how uncomfortable could inflation get from here? The first thing to remember is that a small amoun
Interest rates expected to be held again by Bank of England
UK interest rates are expected to be held at 3.75% for a fifth time by Bank of England policymakers. Uncertainty over the the global political and economic outlook, and the impact on prices, means th
Energy prices rise by 19% in a year -report
Over the year, the Fuel and Light group increased by the most at 19.0% Energy prices are up by 19% and retail prices indices (RPI) inflation rose to 4.3%, according to a new report. Guernsey's RPI a
'I fear for wee families' - home heating oil jumps £100 in three weeks
After a period of respite home heating oil prices in Northern Ireland have climbed The price of home heating oil is on the rise again after a period of respite. Consumer Council for Northern Ireland
What is happening to UK prices?
Inflation in the UK was 2.6% in the year to June, lower than the previous month's figure, but still above the Bank of England's 2% target. The fall was slightly more than economists predicted, after
What's happening to UK interest rates and what does it mean for mortgages?
The Bank of England has held UK interest rates at 3.75% four times, keeping them at the lowest level since February 2023. Before the US-Israeli war with Iran, rates had been expected to fall in 2026,
Why has the price of fish and chips gone up?
The average price of fish and chips is £11.41 Fish and chips is a staple takeaway for families across the south, but how have rising fish and energy prices affected how much this classic meal costs?
Budget Energy announces 9.5% price increase
Customers on fixed-price tariffs will not be affected. Budget Energy is the latest energy provider to increase its prices, with a 9.5% hike announced for thousands of customers next month. The incre
Plea for households to read energy meter as prices rise
Bill payers are being urged to submit a meter reading as household energy prices rise by 13% for millions of people in England, Scotland and Wales on Wednesday. Anyone whose tariff is affected by reg
Interest rates held as Bank warns of impact of high energy prices
Uncertainty over the impact of high energy prices has led policymakers at the Bank of England to hold interest rates at 3.75%. It is the fourth meeting in a row that the Monetary Policy Committee (MP
Inflation unexpectedly steady as food price rises slow
Inflation remained at 2.8% in the year to May as the pace of food price rises slowed to a 17-month low, according to new figures. Over the year to May, transport costs rose by the fastest rate, the O
Trump’s Iran accord offers exit from war — and fresh political risks
<img src="" > By Gram Slattery and Nathan LayneWASHINGTON, June 15 (Reuters) - The Trump admini
Trump edges toward Iran war exit, risks remain
With a framework agreement for peace with Iran, US President Donald Trump may have found a way to exit an unpopular war while easing global energy prices. Yet the deal falls short of many of his origi
Kiplinger Business Costs Outlook: Energy Uncertainty Remains
More certainty on tariffs, but less on energy costs. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Kiplinger Economic Outlooks are written by
The U.S. Had No Choice but Diplomacy—Yet Again
The new pact between the U.S. and Iran seeks to rewind the clock to the day before the war. Declaring that “the deal is all signed” with Iran, as President Trump did today, is like shopping fo
‘Customer harassment’ continues in Japan despite moves to end it
WASHINGTON – With an agreement on a framework for a peace deal with Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump may have found a way to begin extricating himself from an unpopular war while setting global marke
The US Economy Was Expected to Stumble, Why It Keeps Proving Economists Wrong
Trade tensions, rising prices and energy shocks were expected to weigh heavily on the United States. Instead, the economy has remained unexpectedly resilient. Economists point to several factors that
US producer prices spike in May as soaring energy prices fuel largest yearly jump since 2022
People shop in the produce section of a grocery store on Monday, May 11, 2026, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane) Customers shop in the produce section of a grocery store on Monday, May 11, 2026
US producer inflation posts largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as energy prices surge
By Lucia Mutikani WASHINGTON, June 11 (Reuters) – U.S. producer prices increased more than expected in May, leading to the largest annual gain in 3-1/2 years as the Middle East conflict boosted the c
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