Zahawi condemns Labour’s energy plan for rewarding ‘wealthier people like me’ The Chancellor said he would rather target support for families struggling with the cost of living. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
Why everything is getting more expensive and what you can do to cope Help is available, and there are steps you can take Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022
What can households do to cope with soaring inflation? Food, fuel and energy costs have rocketed in recent months – and are continuing to increase. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
The spending bill will cut emissions, but marginalized groups feel they were sold out The Inflation Reduction Act is the biggest ever investment to tackle climate change. But there are signs that it could reinforce existing environmental inequalities. WEKU · Aug 17, 2022
US labor leaders say underfunding at federal agency has ‘reached crisis stage’ Union officials fear that the overstretched NLRB won’t be able to handle the surge in union activity, giving corporations the upper hand The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2022
Inflation hits double digits and 'peak is yet to come' Food price spike pushes the CPI measure to another 40-year high Insider UK · Aug 17, 2022
How soaring inflation will affect your household budget and spending over the autumn Bakery products, dairy, meat and vegetable prices pushed inflation to 10.1% in July. Daily Record · Aug 17, 2022
Inflation hits fresh 40-year high of 10.1% as cost of living crisis deepens Inflation accelerated in July to 10.1 per cent, the fastest rate since February 1982, official figures have revealed. Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2022
Inflation is causing real pain. But raising interest rates will make it worse Rate hikes could induce a recession and hurt ordinary people. We need price stabilisation measures instead The Guardian - US · Aug 17, 2022
Supermarket food rising in price as inflation hits high - including vegetables, jam and eggs The prices of bread, milk and cheese have all contributed to the worst rise in inflation since the 1980s Daily Record · Aug 17, 2022
UK inflation: which goods and services have risen in price and by how much? From low-fat milk to ice-cream and clothing to recreation, how costs have soared The Guardian - UK · Aug 17, 2022
What does inflation mean for you? Cost of living crisis continues to bite as energy bills, fuel and food prices climb The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
What life was like in 1982 - the last time inflation was this high An unpopular Conservative Government, a foreign war, strikes and Coronation Street topping the TV charts Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022
Asda boss makes dire prediction for UK economy Lord Rose calls for Government action over cost of living crisis amid recession and inflation fears Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022
Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022 State pension will rise by around 10% under Liz Truss amid fears of 'unprecedented deaths' The Foreign Secretary had faced calls to restore the triple lock - which raises pensions by 2.5%, earnings or September's inflation figure, whichever is highest - if she wins the race for Number 10
Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022 Find out how much rail season tickets could cost next year Commuters face a price hike despite government pledging to keep rises below inflation
The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2022 Retail sales flatline as inflation soars, warns trade group SCOTTISH retail sales flatlined in July as a slight rise in their value was cancelled out by the impact of record rising inflation, figures show.
Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022 Warning as Brits start turning off fridges to save money in cost of living crisis UKHA boss says it could create a health risk
Irish Mirror · Aug 17, 2022 Easy step could save you up to €800 a year on your electricity and gas bill in Ireland Due to rising inflation, over 35 price hikes were announced by energy suppliers in Ireland in 2021
Bangkok Post · Aug 17, 2022 Economy seen growing 3.6% this year - Bank of Thailand The Thai economy is expected to grow 3.6% this year and 4.0% next year, helped by a recovery in tourism despite inflationary pressures, a member of the Bank of Thailand's (BoT) Monetary Policy Committee said on Wednesday.
Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022 Rail fare hike fears as inflation figure used to calculate them hits 40 YEAR high Figures released this morning show the Retail Price Index (RPI) has risen to 12.3% in July - up from 11.8% the previous month and the highest since January 1982
Tribune News Service · Aug 17, 2022 Alexis Leondis: Why are only some tax breaks adjusted for inflation? In the late 1970s and early 1980s, one of the ways inflation reared its ugly head was through what’s known as bracket creep. Since the income cutoffs for different tax rates weren’t periodically adjusted for inflation, millions of Americans paid higher rates while their real incomes stayed the same.
Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022 Iceland boss issues serious warning to customers after latest inflation news More bad news in the cost of living crisis
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022 Soaring food and energy costs drive UK inflation to 10.1% Britain’s inflation rate rose to a new 40-year high of 10.1% in July, as rising food prices tightened a cost-of-living squeeze fueled by soaring energy prices
The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022 Asian shares rise on optimism about US, China economies Asian shares are mostly higher as regional markets looked to strong economic signs out of the U.S. and China as drivers of growth