The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has reported UK inflation as unchanged in February at 0.3%. For two years now, annual inflation has been below the Bank of England's 2% target and last year it was at zero. Last month, the Bank said that this... Read More
A report from the Office for National Statistics has stated that the Consumer Prices Index has remained at 0.1 per cent in October and in turn won't see a rise in interest rates any time soon. Earlier this month, the Bank of England said that the... Read More
Low disposable income and the rising cost of living has pushed consumers to the brink in recent years, with figures from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation revealing that around 3 in 5 families lived in poverty for at least one year during the recession. However,... Read More
Essentials such as food, electricity and water rates tend to take up the majority of family budgets, with little left over for treats and luxuries. Now, it appears that even getting your five a day is a factor eating away at the pockets of British... Read More
The road to economic recovery is going to be a long and winding one according to the Bank of England. Governor Sir Mervyn King made the prediction as he scaled down growth forecasts and conceded that inflation is likely to remain higher than expected. Sir... Read More
As arguably the most popular sport in the world, football has a huge international following, with fans willing to spend a small fortune on tickets to see their favourite team play. With stadiums around the country packed full of eager spectators and busloads... Read More
The past year has not been easy for anyone. Rising food, fuel and utilities prices have caused further problems for families struggling to keep their households running, with luxuries like foreign holidays and new household items but a distant memory for many... Read More
According to research conducted by Campaign For Real Ale (CAMRA), an average of 12 pubs shut their doors for good every week in England, Scotland and Wales.... Read More
New statistics show the price of shoes, clothes and electrical goods plunged at its sharpest rate for 28 months in March, piling added pressure on the embattled high street.... Read More
According to the Office of National Statistics, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) has declined from 4.2 per cent in December, to 3.6 per cent in January... Read More
