Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Arielle Domb

All the price increases you can expect in 2026 from council tax to beer

The cost-of-living crisis left many Brits strapped for cash in 2025, facing sky-high food prices and extortionate rents. Will 2026 be any different?

The UK’s inflation rate fell to 3.2 per cent in the 12 months preceding November, which is a promising sign.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.