The Latest Breaking News from Inflation

‘We are burned out’: UAW ready to take on automakers in contract negotiations

Amid record profits, workers want to roll back concessions made to auto industry after the 2008 economic recession

The Guardian - US · Aug 21, 2023

How stubborn is inflation? A little-known formula might have the answer

City Comment: Figures from the ONS say the “persistence” of inflation has barely moved since its peak earlier this year

Evening Standard · Aug 21, 2023

Nadine Dorries accused of ‘abandoning’ constituents by local council urging her to resign immediately – as it happened

Shefford becomes second town council in Mid Bedfordshire to say MP should resign because she is no longer doing her job properly

The Guardian - UK · Aug 21, 2023

You don't have to be an economist to know Australia is in a cost of living crisis. What are the signs and what needs to change?

This article is part of The Conversation’s series examining Australia’s cost of living crisis.

The Conversation · Aug 20, 2023

Pulses prices may spiral as deficient rain mars sowing

While a 37% surge in vegetable prices had fired up retail inflation to a 15-month high of 7.4% in July 2023, prices of pulses have also risen sharply in recent months, speeding to 13.3% in July from 10.6% in June.

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

The Guardian view on Rishi Sunak’s priorities: they’re not working

Editorial: Whether it is on the economy, the NHS or small boats, the prime minister is failing to meet the targets by which he said his government should be judged

The Guardian - UK · Aug 20, 2023

September dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation falling but not swiftly enough to prevent further interest rate rise making life tougher for mortgage holders

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

August dates for DWP cost of living payments, benefits and pensions

Food inflation lodged at 18.4 per cent, ONS warns, but supermarkets expect prices to begin to fall

The Independent UK · Aug 20, 2023

Vegetable prices likely to cool down next month, says Finance Ministry

Govt expects veg prices to cool off; crude oil prices a concern; no excise duty cut; capital expenditure to reach 50% by Sept; govt taking steps to control inflation; flexible trade policy adopted to keep prices down; interventions to cool tomato prices; retail inflation at 7.44% in July.

The Hindu · Aug 20, 2023

September dates for benefits, pensions and cost of living payments

Inflation falling but not swiftly enough to prevent further interest rate rise making life tougher for mortgage holders

The Independent UK · Aug 19, 2023