Inflation hitting Scots hard as cost of food and fuel remain 'eye-wateringly high'

Inflation continues to hit ordinary Scots hard with the cost of food and fuel remaining "eye-wateringly high".

The rate at which prices rise on average remained 8.7 per cent in May, the same as the previous month.

Interest rates are now widely expected to rise to 4.75 per cent on Thursday - meaning higher monthly payments for many Scots with mortgages.