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What is behind the cost-of-living ‘crisis’ and what can we do to cope?

Households are already seeing significant rises in the cost of living starting to place serious strain on their budgets, and that’s before soaring energy prices and the National Insurance increase hit. What is causing the situation, what can we ...

06 Jan 2022 at 13:25

Burger King launching vegan nuggets in aim to be 50% meat-free by 2030

Burger King is to launch vegan nuggets across the UK from Wednesday as part of a pledge to make its menu 50% meat-free by 2030. The fast food giant said the new nuggets will taste the same as the meat originals despite being made from only soy ...

04 Jan 2022 at 11:55

Consumer spending jumps past pre-pandemic levels amid online boom

Consumer spending shot higher against pre-pandemic levels in 2021 as the boom in online shopping continued, according to figures. Barclaycard said consumer credit card spending rose by 5.9% in 2021 compared with 2019, despite the closure of ...

31 Dec 2021 at 01:25

We don’t want a bailout says boss behind British Gas

The boss of the UK’s biggest energy supplier has said it does not want a bailout from the Government as households prepare for a 50% spike in their bills. Chris O’Shea, chief executive of British Gas owner Centrica, said that the company ...

07 Jan 2022 at 12:55

Slashing VAT would not necessarily cut fuel bills, says Downing Street

Downing Street has said that removing VAT from domestic fuel bills would not necessarily cut costs for households who are facing major hikes in their energy bills from April. The Prime Minister’s official spokesperson said that the ...

04 Jan 2022 at 15:25

Omicron fears dampened last-minute Christmas retail boost, figures show

Hopes for a last-minute Christmas boost for UK retail destinations were dampened by the rise of Omicron, working from home and consumer nervousness about missing out on festivities, footfall figures confirm. Footfall across all UK ...

06 Jan 2022 at 01:25

Which? demands stronger safeguards for online shoppers using ‘pay later’ deals

Online shoppers need stronger safeguards to protect them from buy now pay later (BNPL) products because many do not realise it is a form of debt, a watchdog has warned. Which? said “most” of the 30 BNPL users it interviewed did ...

06 Jan 2022 at 01:25

No imminent plans to slash energy bills, Downing Street says

Downing Street has suggested that there are not any imminent plans to help keep energy prices down for customers, as households face a potentially crippling price rise in less than three months. The comments came as ministers ...

05 Jan 2022 at 18:55

Personal Finance

One in five parents pay children’s pocket money by bank transfer – survey

More than one in five parents transfer their children’s pocket money straight into their bank account, bypassing the traditional piggy bank, a survey has found. While the majority of parents surveyed still give their ...

06 Jan 2022 at 16:25

Petrol retailers not passing price drops on to customers, warns RAC

The RAC has accused petrol retailers of taking advantage of customers by not passing on lower wholesale prices. The motoring organisation described December as a “rotten month” for drivers who it claimed could be ...

06 Jan 2022 at 12:25

‘Shift in behaviour’ as high street footfall rises on New Year’s Eve

New Year’s Eve saw a “shift in behaviour” from the cautious attitude of shoppers ahead of Christmas, as high street footfall rose, retail experts say. Footfall increased by 5.2% on UK high streets on December 31 ...

03 Jan 2022 at 20:25

Suspend green energy levies while gas prices high, says former Tory minister

Green levies on energy bills should be suspended to help alleviate the pressure on household bills, a former minister has said. Robert Halfon MP, Conservative chairman of the Commons Education Committee, said ...

05 Jan 2022 at 16:25

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