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Supermarket Shock: UK Shoppers Face Staggering Food Price Hikes as Grocery Bills Soar

UK Food Price Shock: Supermarket Bills Soar

British households are confronting unprecedented food price increases as new data reveals shocking rises in everyday essentials. Discover which items have seen the biggest jumps and why experts warn the crisis is far from over.

Price Surge Incoming: How New US Tariffs Will Hit British Consumers' Wallets

US Tariffs to Increase Costs for UK Consumers

British households and businesses face rising costs as US tariff hikes threaten to increase prices on everyday goods from electronics to household essentials, with companies warning they'll have to pass expenses to consumers.

Real Living Wage Set for Major Boost in 2025: What It Means for UK Workers

Real Living Wage: Record 2025 pay rise announced

Millions of UK workers are set for a significant pay rise as the Real Living Wage receives its largest-ever increase, outpacing government minimum rates and tackling the cost of living crisis.

UK's Real Living Wage Jumps 7%: Major Pay Boost for Low-Income Workers

Real Living Wage rises 7% in UK pay boost

Nearly half a million UK workers will receive a significant pay increase as the Real Living Wage rises to £13.15 in London and £12.05 nationwide, outpacing government minimum rates.

Free Electric Blankets for Vulnerable Households: OVO and Octopus Energy Launch Winter Support Scheme

Free Electric Blankets for Vulnerable Energy Customers

Major energy suppliers OVO and Octopus are distributing free electric blankets to vulnerable customers struggling with heating costs this winter. Discover how the initiative works and who qualifies for support.

UK Parents Paying Through the Nose for Baby Formula as Government Faces Pressure to Act

UK parents pay 50% more for baby formula than Europe

Exclusive investigation reveals British families are being charged up to 50% more for infant milk than European counterparts, sparking calls for government intervention and competition inquiry.

Labour's Green U-Turn: Miliband Demands Chancellor Scrap Controversial Green Levy on Energy Bills

Miliband: Scrap VAT on energy bills now

Shadow Energy Secretary Ed Miliband calls for immediate removal of VAT from energy bills ahead of crucial Budget announcement, putting pressure on government over cost of living crisis.

Labour's Taxi Tax: Ministers Face Backlash Over VAT on Cab Fares Plan

Labour's VAT on Taxis: Ministers Face Backlash

Exclusive: Labour ministers under fire as Treasury considers imposing 20% VAT on taxi journeys, sparking outrage from drivers and passengers facing fare hikes during cost of living crisis.

Electric Shock for UK Drivers: New Study Reveals EVs Cost More to Run Than Petrol Cars

EVs Cost More Than Petrol Cars, New Study Reveals

Groundbreaking research from the UK shows electric vehicles are now more expensive to fuel than their petrol counterparts, challenging government net-zero policies and consumer assumptions about EV ownership costs.

Supermarket Squeeze: Weekly Food Bills Hit Record High as Inflation Bites UK Shoppers

Weekly food shop prices hit record high in UK

British households face unprecedented pressure as grocery prices surge 15.7% annually, with essentials like milk, butter and cheese seeing the sharpest increases. New data reveals the ongoing cost-of-living crisis is far from over.

Westminster's Energy Bill Soars to £7.5 Million as MPs' Costs Skyrocket

MPs' energy costs surge to £7.5 million

Exclusive investigation reveals UK government spent staggering £7.5 million on energy bills for MPs' offices and parliamentary buildings amid cost of living crisis, with costs tripling in some regions.

Westminster MPs' Energy Bills Soar by 45% as Households Struggle with Cost of Living Crisis

MPs' energy costs surge 45% to £1.2 million

Exclusive investigation reveals UK MPs' energy costs skyrocket to £1.2 million while constituents face unaffordable bills. The staggering 45% increase raises questions about Westminster's priorities during the energy crisis.

British Gas Bills Set to Surge: Households Face Winter Price Hike as Water Companies Prepare for Soaring Costs

British Gas bills set to surge this winter

Millions of UK households brace for dual energy and water bill increases as British Gas prepares winter price hikes and water companies seek regulatory approval for cost rises amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

Motorists Face £369 Fuel Bill Shock as Petrol Prices Hit Crisis Point

Petrol crisis: Drivers face £369 fuel bill shock

UK drivers are being hammered by soaring petrol costs with average annual fuel bills set to skyrocket by £369. Experts reveal when prices might finally fall and how to save money at the pumps.

UK Energy Crisis: The One Button Costing Households £130+ Annually

One button costing UK households £130+ annually

Millions of British households are unknowingly wasting over £130 per year by ignoring this simple energy-saving tip. Experts reveal how a common household habit is driving up bills unnecessarily.

Britain's Priciest Parking: London's £1,200 Monthly Space That Costs More Than Rent

London's £1,200 Monthly Parking Shock

Exclusive investigation reveals how Westminster's car park charges have hit record highs, with some Londoners paying more for parking than accommodation.

Supermarket Price War Intensifies As Aldi and Asda Slash Fuel Prices By 5p Per Litre

Aldi and Asda cut fuel prices by 5p per litre

Aldi and Asda have launched a major fuel price battle, cutting petrol and diesel costs by 5p per litre across their UK forecourts in a move that could save drivers over £2 per tank.

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