Inflation

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Chocolate prices rise by 11% ahead of Halloween and the festive season

A total of 17 Wetherspoons branches are up for sale, with 14 already under offer.

Full list of Wetherspoons pubs set to close across the UK

Tuition fees in England have remained at the same level since 2017, and haven't risen with inflation (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

The cases for and against increasing university tuition fees

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Pint prices in UK city rise nearly 50% - it's still the best night out

'Extortionate prices': Diners react as the price of fish and chips rises by 50% (Photo: Adobe Stock / National World)

Watch as diners react to fish and chip price increase

City workers walk past the Bank of England in London (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Inflation rises above 2% - what that means for consumers

How average UK home and price has changed from 1970s to today

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Supermarket profits - and why a windfall tax on Tesco might not work

JeffBet has shared the top tips on cutting costs of a BBQ this summer. (Photo credit: Alexander Raths - stock.adobe.com)

The eye-watering average cost of a BBQ and tips for cutting the spend

Essential food items are predicted to significantly increase by 2030. (Photo credit: Stockfotos-MG - stock.adobe.com/Minerva Studio - stock.adobe.com)

How much essential food items could cost by 2030

How much are strawberries and cream going to set you back this year if you're attending Wimbledon? (Credit: Canva)

How much strawberries and cream will cost you at Wimbledon 2024

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UK households face major mortgage payment increases in next 2 years

People look at residential properties displayed for sale in the window of an estate agents' in London (Photo: ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images)

Expert tips for first-time homebuyers as mortgages jump 61% in 5 years

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UK interest rates to hold - how it will impact borrowers and finances

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UK inflation hits 2% for first time in 3 years - what it means for you

62 mortgage possession claims were made in Preston in the year to March (Credit: PA)

'Many are struggling with rent and mortgage payments'
More mortgage-holders in Preston risked losing their homes last year, new figures show.
Sean Gleaves

Nationwide Building Society will pay customers £100. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Bank to pay customers £100

I've just bought a house but the cost of living is unfair on the young

Housing costs are taking up more of Lancashire resident's disposable income currently. Credit: Tom Rumble, Fred Moon and freestocks on Unsplash

New data shows impact of rising costs on renters & homeowners in Lancs

A flat white.

This is how much a flat white costs in and around Preston

The University of Central Lancashire has announced it is cutting staff levels by five per cent.

UCLan to axe more than 160 staff

With house prices rising, I found the cheapest place in Lancs to buy

Part-time witch Gideon Allen

TV star on the reality of the cost of living crisis

The UK has entered a recession

UK enters recession as economy shrinks

TV presenter Gregg Wallace proves life can be a bed of roses

Free school meals

20,000 Lancashire children in poverty missing out on free school meals

Many adults are starting to prioritise savings over stocks and shares
The number of Brits who choose to invest their money in stocks and shares fell last year as economic uncertainty and the high cost of living suppressed the market.
Oliver Lewis

Energy prices could fall by 16% by April

Domestic energy prices predicted to fall by 16%

Cost of a Christmas dinner risen twice as fast as monthly wages in Preston

Cost of a Christmas dinner risen twice as fast as monthly wages

Inflation dropped to 3.9% in November, the lowest level in more than two years. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Inflation drops to lowest level in more than two years

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Following news the TV licence is set to increase next year, an expert from Broadband Genie explains how you can avoid the charge. Picture: PA

How to legally avoid paying BBC licence fee

More Lancashire businesses closed than ever recorded in 2022

More Lancashire businesses closed than ever recorded in 2022

The Bank of England has made a new announcement on the interest rate. (Credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Bank of England announces that interest rate will remain at 5.25%

The UK's inflation rate remained at 6.7% last month despite hopes that a third consecutive dip would be seen, with lower food and drink prices offset by higher petrol and diesel prices. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK inflation remains stagnant at 6.7% despite hopes for another dip

The Bank of England has announced a new interest base rate after an unexpected drop in inflation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bank of England announces interest rates will remain at 5.25%

Millions of people are receiving payments to help with high bills amid the cost of living crisis - what further support is coming in 2023?

Cost of living payment: What other support is coming in 2023?

An Iceland store is pictured. The supermarket has slashed the price of1,000 of its weekly staples to help families through the cost of living crisis.

Iceland slashes price of over 1,000 weekly essential items - see list

There are seven big money changes that could affect your wallet coming in September 2023 including Universal Credit and student loans shake-ups.

Cost of living: 7 money changes to be aware of in September 2023

Poundland to reduce prices on ‘big brand’ favourites to under £1

Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are considering awarding pay rises to certain groups of striking workers. (Photo by STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Cabinet split over awarding striking workers 6% pay rise

Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace to turn heating down to save money

A commuter walks through heavy rain near the Bank of England, London.

Bank of England increases interest rates for 13th time in a row

Some of the boots that have already been donated

How to save hundreds thanks to new football boot swap shop

What is core inflation as ONS figures show inflation rate ‘stuck’ at 8.7%

Inflation rate ‘stuck’ at 8.7% new ONS figures show

McDonald’s has revealed its summer menu for 2023.

McDonald’s June menu 2023 revealed - full list of items

Sainsbury’s has cut the price of another everyday item as it plans to compete with Aldi

Sainsbury’s slashes the price of another essential everyday item

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

The housing market could be hit by higher interest rates according to Nationwide – after house prices in the year to May fell.

Nationwide warns housing market could be hit by higher interest rates

Coffee in GPS tracked security boxes at the Central Co-op Food-Petrol Harborne in Birmingham as a theft prevention initiative.

Instant coffee kept in security cases as prices soar to £10.50 a jar

McDonald’s customers across the UK are seething after the cost of a much-loved item has more than doubled in price.

McDonald’s fans fuming after popular item doubles in price

The price of everyday food products bought at a popular supermarket in February 2022 and again in February 2023 illustrates the cost of living crisis.

This basket of food shows how much food prices have risen in one year

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you

Inflation has dropped below 10 percent for the first time since last year

Inflation drops to 8.7% for first time since last year - what it means