Cost Of Living
DECC predicts energy price rises will raise fuel poverty numbersNew figures released by the Department for Energy and Climate Change shows a fall of 500,000 households in fuel poverty but price rises will push this figure up for 2012. |
Supermarkets ramp up bank holiday petrol price warFour of the UK's biggest supermarkets, Asda, Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons have announced cuts of up to 2p a litre in the cost of petrol. |
"Sticky" inflation: How will this affect your finances in 2012?Two members of the Bank of England have warned that inflation may stay above 3% in 2012 and not fall towards the bank's target of 2%. What does this mean for your money? |
UK household finances continue downward courseBrits' outlook for household finances has fallen to its lowest level so far this year, according to the latest Markit index. |
Petrol prices reach a new record highThe average price of a litre of unleaded petrol has reached a new record high of 142.48 pence per litre, reports the AA, who say the government needs to address speculators. |
Tesco and Asda slash petrol prices by up to 2p a litreTesco and Asda have announced a cut in the cost of petrol of up to 2p a litre. However, the AA says prices should be 4p a litre less than their current average due to a fall in wholesale prices. |
Inflation up to 3.5% as food and clothing prices increaseThere has been a small rise in the consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation from 3.4 per cent to 3.5 per cent in March caused by an increase in the cost of food and clothing. |
Petrol and diesel prices hit record highThe cost of a litre of petrol or diesel has hit a new record high of 140.2p and 146.72p a litre respectively adding £8 a month to the average monthly fuel bill. |
Inflation falls less than forecast - oil prices remain a threatThe Office for National Statistics reports that the consumer prices index (CPI) measure of inflation has fallen to 3.4 per cent in February from 3.6 per cent in January. |
UK pensioners’ living costs leap 33% since 2000Pensioners have seen a 33 per cent hike in living costs since 2000 as low interest rates and rising inflation have hammered their wallets, new research shows. |
How will inflation affect your savings, pensions and bills?Inflation is falling and the Bank of England's Quarterly Inflation Report details its likely path over the next two years. We examine how it affects your finances. |
Average UK family spends 25% of disposable income on debt interestThe average UK household is paying almost £200 per month in interest alone, representing nearly a quarter of available income, latest figures show. |
Osborne rules out fuel duty cuts in budgetGeorge Osborne will ignore calls for a cut in fuel duty in his budget next month in favour of business tax cuts and extending the tax-free allowance. |
Half of Brits 'have stopped or cut saving in the past year'Nearly half of all UK adults have stopped or reduced the amount they save during the past 12 months, according to research by MoneySupermarket. |
Diesel costs reach record high of 143.05 pence per litreAccording to new data the cost of diesel has reached 154.05 pence per litre, a new record, overtaking the previous high seen last May at the height of the "Arab spring". |
Tesco New Year promotions signal 2012 fightbackTesco has begun 2012 with some strong promotions to help win back market share lost over Christmas. Tesco is also undergoing a boardroom shake-up as investors look for new ideas. |
CPI Inflation falls to 3.6 per cent - lowest level for 14 monthsThe Office for National Statistics (ONS) reports that the consumer prices index measure of inflation fell for the fourth month running and now stands at 3.6 per cent. |
The cost of raising a child reaches £218,000Parents are having to spend more money on raising a child than their counterparts did just nine years ago, LV= has found. |
Markit: UK household finance index at best level for 13 monthsMarkit's latest Household Finance Index reports an improvement in the economic outlook as UK households believe inflation is falling and their finances will improve in 2012. |
UK motorists now pay more than £6 a gallon for unleaded petrolThe AA has released its fuel price report for January 2012 which shows that UK motorists pay an average of 133.5 pence for a litre of petrol and 141.9 for a litre of diesel |
Nationwide finds consumer confidence is lowNationwide's new Consumer Confidence Index has shown pessimism among Britons. |
Morrisons Christmas food sales growth slowsWm Morrison released its trading results for the six weeks to January 1st today showing a 0.7 per cent rise in like-for-like sales, below city expectations. |
The cheapest websites to buy 2011's ultimate Christmas giftsOur Christmas shopping guide shows you where to find this year's ultimate Christmas presents at the best prices online including Kindle's, i-pad's and Nintendo 3DS. |
Eight Christmas rip-off's to steer clear of in 2011Christmas is full of temptations that are probably not good for us but avoiding being sucked into the hard sell or poor value offers is a temptation to avoid this year. |
Train fares to increase by 5.9% from Jan 2nd says ATOCAround half of all UK rail fares will rise by 5.9 per cent, the July level of the retail prices index (RPI) plus one per cent, from Januray 2nd 2012. |
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