Food bills on course to rise by £275 as prices jump
The average household spend on food and drink is on course to rise by £275 this year as the price of groceries gathers pace. Over the past month, food prices…
Guernsey’s inflation rate slows to 3.9%, States figures show
Inflation in Guernsey slowed to 3.9% between March and June, according to latest figures from the States of Guernsey. The rate of inflation, measured by the Retail Price Index (RPI),…
Government borrowing higher than expected in June
UK government borrowing rose by more than expected last month following a big increase in debt interest payments. Borrowing – the difference between public spending and tax income – was…
‘Forgotten about’ Lurgan parents rely on £20 summer scheme
Clodagh Rice BBC News NI business correspondent BBC Mum Seana McConville says parents feel “forgotten about” “Forgotten about” parents are calling for more financial support for children’s activities during the…
Taylor Swift and Drake music giant files to list on US stock market
Universal Music Group’s (UMG) – which is the world’s biggest music group and owner of the record labels behind mega stars Taylor Swift, Drake and Lady Gaga – has filed…
Rents rise by £221 a month in three years, Zoopla analysis suggests
Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Getty Images The monthly cost of renting a home has risen by £221 in three years, according to property portal Zoopla. The BBC has…
Lindsey Oil Refinery to shut after no buyer found
BBC The government has been unable to find a buyer for troubled Lindsey Oil Refinery in North East Lincolnshire An oil refinery is to shut after the government said it…
Water bills will ‘never again’ jump as high, claims minister
Households will “never again” face huge rises in water bills, the environment secretary has claimed, following a report into reforming the “broken” industry. Steve Reed said recommendations set out in…
Ryanair boss considers raising staff bonus for spotting oversized bags
Ryanair boss Michael O’Leary has said the airline is considering increasing a bonus it pays to workers for identifying passengers with oversized bags. Staff currently receive €1.50 (£1.30) if they…
Car maker Stellantis says US tariffs have cost it €300m
The car company behind the brands Vauxhall, Jeep and Fiat says US President Donald Trump’s tariffs have already cost it €300m (£259.6m, $349.2m). Stellantis said the financial hit was a…