HOUSE prices have fallen for the second month in a row ahead of a key Bank of England base rate meeting this week. The average price tag on a home fell by £6,395 in December, according to the latest figures from Rightmove out today. 1 House prices fell in December according to the latest data … Read more
Britain on ‘recession watch’ after economy shrinks for second month in a row, experts warn …C0NTINUE READING HERE>>> BRITAIN is on “recession watch” after the faltering economy shrank for the second month in a row, experts say. Output contracted by 0.1 per cent in the four weeks before October’s Budget. 1 Experts say that the … Read more
Push for ‘clean energy’ expected to cause rise in household bills, Ed Miliband hints …C0NTINUE READING HERE>>> HOUSEHOLDS face paying higher energy bills before they drop in price in the drive for clean energy, Ed Miliband has hinted. The Energy Secretary says consumers will see costs eventually fall but didn’t rule out costs rising in … Read more
Reeves admits latest GDP figures are ‘disappointing’ as UK economy shrinks AGAIN – even before Budget tax raid …C0NTINUE READING HERE>>> RACHEL Reeves admitted she was “disappointed” today after the economy shrank for the second consecutive month. Britain’s GDP fell by 0.1 per cent in October, following an identical slump in September. The Chancellor insisted … Read more
UK economy shrinks unexpectedly as GDP falls 0.1% – what it means for your money …C0NTINUE READING HERE>>> THE UK unexpectedly economy shrank in October, latest figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) show. The ONS said gross domestic product (GDP) contracted 0.1% in October. Most economists had been expecting GDP to rise by 0.1% during … Read more
ICELAND’S boss has said “food is too cheap” despite three years of rising prices during the cost-of-living crisis. Richard Walker said the relaunch of its interest-free loans for customers to spend in-store was not because groceries are too expensive but due to wider pressures on household budgets. Iceland set up its Food Club with charity … Read more
Blow for shoppers as ANOTHER major retailer issues price hike warning after Budget tax hit …C0NTINUE READING >>> ANOTHER major retailer has warned that prices will have to rise following Rachel Reeves’ Budget tax hikes. The boss of Currys has said price rises will be “inevitable” as it prepares to face £32million in extra costs … Read more
We have £40K of festive prizes to give away – here’s how to enter today’s competition …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> WE have Christmas all wrapped up at the Scottish Sun — with £40K worth of amazing prizes to give away. No one has escaped the cost-of- living crisis with our pricey household bills rising constantly. … Read more
Poundland takes £639million hit to value as profits crash and costs soar …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> POUNDLAND is facing an uncertain future as tumbling profits have prompted its owner to admit it was considering what to do with it. Polish owner Pepco has taken a £639million writedown on the value of the discount retailer, which … Read more
Cheapest supermarket Christmas turkeys 2024 revealed as dinner prices rise – as there’s a battle between the discounters …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> FAMILIES are set to fork out a hefty £32.57 for their Christmas dinner this year after food prices have crept up. This is up 6.6% on last year when it was £31.71, significantly … Read more