I visited Tesco, Aldi, Asda and other big supermarkets over six months - and the price rises at one are shocking I bought the same items every time at each one to see how prices had changed Wales Online · Aug 20, 2022
The number of people with Covid in Wales has dropped significantly Covid infections across the UK have fallen to their lowest level for two months Wales Online · Aug 19, 2022
Covid-19 infections plunge 34% in fortnight to lowest level since mid-June, ONS reveals Prevalence of the virus has declined among most regions and age groups Evening Standard · Aug 19, 2022
Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again? Everything you need to know on how common reinfections are The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2022
Government urged to double £350 payments for Ukrainian refugee hosts or risk mass homelessness One in four hosts plan to end arrangement due to cost of living pressures – as Treasury urged to boost payments The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
The 13 food items rising in price the most as inflation hits staggering 10.1% The Consumer Prices Index inflation is now at 10.1%, the highest level since 1982, according to the Office for National Statistics Chronicle Live · Aug 17, 2022
Highest food price increases and supermarkets with cheapest options as inflation soars The cost of living continues to soar as food prices increase considerably — here's where you can get cheaper alternatives of the food items that have been rising the most Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022
How much everyday supermarket items, food, drink and household items have risen in 12 months The average household is expected to spend an extra £10.25 each week on their groceries Manchester Evening News · 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
UK house price growth slows to 11-month low The Office for National Statistics revealed growth of 7.8% in June, down from 12.8% in the previous month. The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
Covid reinfections: How likely are you to catch coronavirus again? Everything you need to know on how common reinfections are The Independent UK · Aug 17, 2022
Everyday food items rising in price as inflation hits 10.1% - what it means for you Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation is now at 10.1%, up from 9.4% in June, and is now at its highest level since February 1982 - but what does this mean for your money and what items are rising fastest? Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022
Inflation hits highest level in over 40 years as cost of living continues to soar THE COST of living has soared once again, putting further strain on families under pressure across the UK. The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2022
Inflation hits 10.1% reaching 40-year high amid cost of living crisis The increase was largely down to food prices and staples including toilet rolls and toothbrushes, the Office for National Statistics said. Daily Record · Aug 17, 2022
Evening Standard · Aug 17, 2022 Inflation surges to 10.1% in new costs bombshell Bank of England ‘could be forced to more than double interest rates’
Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022 Inflation hits 10.1% in new 40-year high as Bank of England warns of recession Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation hit 10.1% in the 12 months to July - up from 9.4% in June - and is now at the highest level since the 1980s
Wales Online · Aug 17, 2022 Biggest cost of living increase in decades expected with latest inflation figures Inflation is expected to peak later this year at 13.3% and will push the UK into a recession, according to the Bank of England
Daily Mirror · Aug 17, 2022 Biggest jump in cost of living in decades expected with latest inflation figures today New figures released this morning are expected to show that Britain is suffering the worst cost of living crisis since the 1980s, as sharp rises in food and fuel costs continue to put strain on households
The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2022 Biggest jump in cost of living in decades expected with latest inflation figures Consumer Prices Index inflation will likely reach 9.8%, according to an average of analysts’ estimates.
Evening Standard · Aug 16, 2022 Starmer: Pay slump puts 'further pressure' on working people and families Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer said that data showing pay had fallen further behind the rising cost of living was placing “further pressure on so many families, so many working people”.He defended his plan to freeze energy prices this winter.The comments came as official figures revealed that millions of workers…
Daily Mirror · Aug 16, 2022 Mortgage expert explains how to cut your bill - and if you should fix now With wages falling to a record-breaking low, potential housing insecurity is a concern for millions of Brits
Birmingham Post · Aug 16, 2022 North East policy leaders warn of 'difficult times' for firms and communities as unemployment figures are published 'Without intervention, we can expect a difficult economic situation,' North East LEP CEO Helen Golightly warns
Chronicle Live · Aug 16, 2022 Warning of 'difficult times' as latest North East unemployment and PAYE figures are published 'Without intervention, we can expect a difficult economic situation for local communities and businesses,' the North East LEP says
The Guardian - UK · Aug 16, 2022 UK real pay falls by record 3%, as job vacancies also decline – as it happened UK wages adjusted for inflation decline at fastest rate in 20 years, while job vacancies fall, as average annual grocery bill is set to jump by £533 to £5,128
The Conversation · Aug 15, 2022 COVID: masks and free tests may not curb omicron spread – here's what we should focus on instead As we face continued waves of COVID-19, there have been various calls for the reintroduction of measures like mask mandates and free tests in the UK. But how much of a difference would these sorts of interventions actually make on COVID spread in the omicron era?