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The M61 service station where diesel has hit 199.9p per litre
16+ hour, 30+ min ago (438+ words) Many motorists shared how they decided to not refuel their tanks Motorists have been left "shocked" after diesel prices reach 199.9p per litre at Rivington Services, as fuel costs continue to climb. Drivers stopping at the site off the M61 were confronted…...
Greater Manchester residents scoop £100K in April Premium Bond draws
16+ hour, 32+ min ago (468+ words) 376M will be paid out in prizes this month Two savers from Greater Manchester have won a life-changing 100,000 in this month's Premium Draws. It comes after the National Savings and Investments (NS&I) announced it would reduce its Premium Bonds prize fund…...
Bank of England rate-setter issues verdict on when interest rates could be hiked
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (372+ words) The Bank of England offices at Threadneedle street in London.(Image: PA) The Bank of England's policymaker has issued a firm warning against rushing into interest rate hikes as a reaction to the energy price shock brought about by the…...
Major high street retailer issues price rise warning to shoppers
6+ day, 17+ hour ago (386+ words) 'The likelihood is that we are going to see price increases' High street retailer Next has disclosed a "15 million financial hit resulting from the ongoing conflict in Iran - warning shoppers that a prolonged war could force price hikes by the…...
Supermarket has been cheapest for grocery essentials for three months running
1+ week, 4+ day ago (449+ words) Asda is third cheapest in this week's comparison(Image: Manchester Family / MEN) A supermarket has been cheapest for key essentials like bread and butter for three months on the bounce. Every week we track the cost of the same eight…...
Homeowners now face paying 'hundreds more' for mortgages amid Middle East war
2+ week, 23+ hour ago (519+ words) Just nine fixed-rate mortgage deals with rates below 4 per cent remain on the market as lenders withdraw products Homeowners across the UK now face paying 'hundreds more' for their mortgages amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The number…...
Warning issued to anyone taking out a new mortgage
2+ week, 2+ day ago (596+ words) Anyone remortgaging or getting a mortgage for the first time should be aware of the current state of the market A warning has been issued to anyone who is taking out a new mortgage amid the war in the Middle…...
The six ways the war in Middle East will hit UK household bills
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1459+ words) Here are six ways the conflict in the Middle East could hit the pockets of Brits The US and Israeli war on Iran has now surpassed two weeks - and there is no end in sight. Shockwaves from events unfolding thousands…...
Huge queues at Costco petrol station in Trafford Park amid surging fuel prices
2+ week, 4+ day ago (426+ words) Queues at Costco in Manchester today(Image: Paul Cousans/Zenpix Ltd.) Long queues have formed outside a petrol station Trafford Park as panic buying drivers fear fuel prices could continue to rise due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle…...
How Iran war has driven up petrol prices in your area
2+ week, 4+ day ago (501+ words) Petrol prices have spiked since the Iran War started(Image: Getty Images) Petrol prices in the UK have now shot up by over 10p a litre since the start of the Iran war, according to the latest figures released this afternoon,…...