Understanding the Recent Rise in Inflation: What It Means for UK Households
Inflation in the UK saw a slight increase in July, with the rate ticking up compared to the previous months of May and June. This shift in inflation suggests that the prices of goods and services are rising a little faster than they were earlier in the year. Understanding what this means for households is […]
Understanding the Recent Rise in Inflation: What It Means for UK Households
Inflation in the UK saw a slight increase in July, with the rate ticking up compared to the previous months of May and June. This shift in inflation suggests that the prices of goods and services are rising a little faster than they were earlier in the year. Understanding what this means for households is […]
Inflation sees dip
In September, official data revealed an unexpected dip in food prices, marking the first monthly decline in two years. However, the relief was short-lived for motorists as fuel costs surged. The UK\’s inflation rate remained steady at 6.7% for the month, interrupting a series of three back-to-back monthly reductions. Products like milk, cheese, and eggs […]
How To Save Money On Fuel Costs This Autumn And Winter
The cost of living crisis is real. It may affect different people in different ways. At the end of the day, however, most people will face three major areas of expenditure. These are housing, food and fuel (electricity and/or gas). With that in mind, here are some tips on how to save money on fuel […]
How Will Supermarkets Survive Inflation?
The return of mass real-world shopping (at least for groceries) was probably a welcome relief for supermarkets. COVID19 highlighted just how weak their online sales channels were compared to competitors like Amazon. Now, however, supermarkets are gearing up for another huge challenge – surviving inflation. Supermarkets and the cost of living Modern supermarkets entice consumers […]
Why are so many struggling financially?
It’s highly unlikely that many people mourned the departure of 2020. Sadly, 2021 has not seen life return to what it was before the pandemic (or Brexit). It has instead been a slow and sometimes painful march towards a new normal. What’s more, this march has been at a very uneven pace with some people […]
Are You Ready For The Cost Of Living Changes?
Currently, interest rates are low but inflation is high. As of next year, a lot of people are going to find themselves paying more money to the government if only in additional National Insurance contributions. This means that everybody should be thinking seriously about increases to the cost of living and preparing accordingly. Can you […]