The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

Is the “Freedom” of Being Child-Free Actually a Financial Trap?

Many couples proudly embrace the freedom of being child-free, often citing flexibility, independence, and extra income as major advantages. Without the expenses of child-rearing, it seems logical that saving and investing would come easier. Yet, a growing number of financial experts argue that this supposed freedom can quietly turn into…

Dinks Finance · Oct 22, 2025

Firms in England set for £1bn business rates hike next year

Inflation data means that the overall business rates yield on companies across England is expected to rise by 3.8% in April next year.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

People receiving full new state pension on course for £12,548 from April

Inflation figures released on Wednesday suggest that wages, which have increased by 4.8%, will be used to calculate next year’s state pension rise.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

Inflation in the UK remains high, sitting at 3.8% in September

Consumer prices remained almost twice as high as the Bank of England’s 2% target in September.

Euronews · Oct 22, 2025

Where has inflation gone up and down? Air fares, food prices and more

Inflation has finally eased for many everyday groceries – but some essentials have still gone up in price

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

Examples of where inflation jumped in September – and where it eased

Annual food price inflation stood at 4.3% last month, down from 4.8% in August.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady and bolsters hopes of November rate cut

Inflation in the U.K. has unexpectedly held steady in the year to September, according to official figures released Wednesday

The Independent UK · Oct 22, 2025

‘It’s 3p on a pack of sausages’: UK food firms say packaging tax adds to inflation

Green groups defend ‘essential’ levy, but Gü desserts and Belvoir drinks among those who say shoppers pick up bill

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025

Benefits uplift still unlikely to cover cost of essentials, say experts

Anti-poverty charities have warned an above-inflation rise from April would still see many people struggling with the costs of heat, rent and energy.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

Signs of peak inflation open door to earlier Bank of England interest rate cuts

Policymakers under pressure for rethink after price growth in UK remained at 3.8% in September

The Guardian - UK · Oct 22, 2025