Fury as staggering cost to taxpayers of Covid inquiry revealed – making it most expensive probe in UK history …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE Covid Inquiry will cost taxpayers £208million — the most for any probe in UK history. Analysis reveals the hearing, which sits until 2026 and employs hundreds of civil servants, costs £150,000 … Read more
Shoppers face supermarket price hikes, warns Lidl boss after Chancellor’s £7bn NI raid sparks fears over mass closures …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE boss of Lidl has warned that food prices will inevitably rise after the Budget’s tax raid added huge costs for retailers. Ryan McDonnell, Lidl chief executive, said that the discount supermarket was … Read more
UK inflation rate rises to 2.3% in October – what it means for your money …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE UK’s rate of inflation has risen above the Bank of England’s target. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the Consumer Price Index (CPI) measured 2.3% in the 12 months to October. 1 The Consumer … Read more
From haggling with your insurer to the EXACT time to renew, 10 easy ways to cut the cost of car insurance …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> CAR insurance may have revved up since 2022, but there are still lots of ways to drive down costs. Premiums now average £622 a year, up from £419 in 2022, … Read more
Major mortgage lender admits it won’t pass on bank rate cut to customers unless they ASK …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MORTGAGE borrowers could overpay bills by hundreds of pounds as a result of a clause buried in the small print of a major lender, experts have warned. Homeowners on a tracker mortgage usually see their … Read more
Thousands of households with children eligible for payments of £125 to cover the cost of living – check if you qualify …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THOUSANDS of households with children and struggling with the cost of living have until March to claim financial support worth £125. Families can claim cash help through the Household Support … Read more
UK economy grows as GDP rises 0.1% – what it means for your money …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE UK economy has grown again with the latest data showing GDP rose in the third quarter. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 01% between July and September. 1 The latest … Read more
Rachel Reeves pools £1.3trillion of pension savings in bid to boost investment in Britain and rip up financial red tape …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> THE Chancellor last night attempted to win back the City with plans to create pension megafunds to boost investment in Britain and rip up financial red tape. Just a fortnight after … Read more
Millions of households brace for essential bill to rise by £109 a year after No10 gives green light …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> MILLIONS of households are bracing for an essential bill to rise by a whoping £109. Downing Street confirmed this week that town halls will be free to whack up council tax levies by … Read more
Prices at budget shops Lidl and Aldi set to rise with other high street favourites to follow …C0NTINUE READING HERE >>> BRITS on a budget are to face even higher prices at discount shops such as Aldi and Lidl because of the Chancellor’s tax raid. Low-cost retailers left to find an estimated extra £200million by … Read more