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Energy bills rising by 13 per cent - see how much extra you'll pay
4+ hour, 18+ min ago (344+ words) Hanley seen from above(Image: Pete Stonier / Stoke Sentinel) Energy bills are set to rise by "221 a year from today as Ofgem raises its price cap by 13% - use our calculator to find out how much your bills will rise. The…...
People with mortgages urged to 'check key date' before June 18
2+ week, 3+ day ago (1139+ words) The Bank of England is expected to raise interest rates for the 11th time in a row on Thursday after an unexpected resurgence in UK inflation(Image: John Walton/PA) Borrowers are being told to check one mortgage date before the…...
5 big money changes hitting every home in July
2+ week, 4+ day ago (528+ words) Here's what you need to know This year has already been an expensive year for everyone in the UK, with price rises virtually across the board. The month of April, in particular, brought synchronised hikes with council tax bills going…...
Food prices set to 50 per cent by November and 'some won't come down"
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (596+ words) Food prices are now rising four times faster On average, shelf prices fall just 1% of the original rise after six months, 5% after a year and 7% after two years, the think tank found. In wage-adjusted terms, only around a third (35%) of…...
UK unemployment rises to 5 per cent while rate of wage increase falls
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (284+ words) Unemployment is on the rise Unemployment in the UK has risen to 5% in the three months up to March, up from 4. 9% in the three months to February, according to the Office for National Statistics. Additionally, average regular earnings growth fell…...
Pub landlord slashes prices - if you're paying by cash
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (575+ words) Cash is still king at this boozer A pub landlord is offering discounts on pints for customers who pay by cash - in a bid to combat soaring bank charges on card transactions. Alan Davies runs the The Trumpet Inn in…...