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Inflation is delivering a serious blow to real incomes and living standards. But is everyone suffering in this process? Or are there some winners who are benefiting at the expense of the losers? Inflation, pure and simple, is a process through which all money values that are free to move rise in lockstep. An inflation of this sort can have practically no real effects, beneficial or harmful. But the trouble is that inflation of this sort exists only in the textbooks. In particular, not all prices are free to rise. The consequence is often a substantial shift in relative prices and incomes. And the battle to preserve positions often leads to wrangling and disputes that waste resources and reduce production, thereby making the economic situation worse. This is exactly what is happening now with the current wave of industrial disputes. Moreover, the current bout of inflation originates partly from the sharp increases in external costs, principally energy . These increases reduce … [Read more...] about Public sector pensioners will be the winners from this inflation disaster

JEOPARDY! fans have called out Mayim Bialik for being "all over the place" on Monday. Others expressed fury that she is STILL hosting over Ken Jennings after a shocking number of weeks. When Mayim, 46, walked onto the famed blue-purple Jeopardy! stage on July 4th, there weren't exactly fireworks online. Between them, fans largely prefer Ken, 47, after a season of split hosting. He famously won the most games ever in 2004 - 74 straight - and to many seems like the natural successor to Alex Trebek having bonded with the late legend. The permanent hosting decision is still on the board and is said to be sealed by the end of Season 38 this month - but tonight, many could not believe when she walked out, let alone what ensued. Read more on Jeopardy! BAD BUZZ Jeopardy! players’ biggest scandals from arrests to 'hacking college emails' GAME ON! Jeopardy! fans love new tournament jerseys but spot 'humiliating' detail for … [Read more...] about Jeopardy! fans call out how Mayim Bialik is ‘all over the place’ & express fury as she’s STILL hosting over Ken Jennings

Published 22 September 2021 Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Related Topics CO₂ shortage Avro Energy and Green have collapsed, becoming the latest firms to be brought down by the sharp rise in gas prices. Combined with other recent failures, it means 1.5 million people are now facing a switch to a new, more expensive firm. All affected customers will continue to receive energy while a new supplier is appointed by regulator Ofgem. Its price cap limits how much firms can charge. Ofgem's boss earlier warned the rise in gas prices was "unprecedented" and meant more firms would go bust, Avro Energy, the biggest supplier to exit the market so far, has 580,000 customers, while Green has 250,000. Green, which employs 180 people, blamed "unprecedented market conditions and regulatory failings" for its collapse. Since the sharp rise in wholesale gas prices - … [Read more...] about Avro Energy and Green go bust amid warning more to come

Tui cancels quarter of flights from Manchester Airport FTSE 100 adds 0.1pc S&P 500 little changed, Nasdaq up 0.5pc Matthew Lynn: Businesses must go on strike over Sunak’s disgraceful tax raid Sign up here for our daily business briefing newsletter ​ M ortgage lending fell by more than a third in April, stoking fears of a slowdown in house prices. Total lending for house purchases slumped to £4.1bn, from £6.4bn in March, as the impact of higher interest rates kicked in. Data from the Bank of England showed mortgage approvals fell to around 66,000 over the month, compared with 70,700 in March. The number of loans granted was well beneath economists’ expectations, and below the average for the half-decade before the pandemic. 6:07PM Wrapping up T hat's all from us today, thank you for following! Before you go, have a look at the latest stories from our business reporters: Bank of England to take over collapsed … [Read more...] about Housing market slump feared as mortgage lending plunges by a third

Opposition is growing to new occupancy rules for second homes and holiday lets (Image: Finest Retreats) Sign up for our news briefing, including a daily special Russia-Ukraine edition SUBSCRIBE Invalid email We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A petition has been launched over fears the policy will devastate a sector that underpins large parts of rural Wales without any of the hoped-for housing supply benefits. Unions, trade bodies and holiday operators have stepped up lobbying efforts as the full implications sink in. Related articles M4 chaos as furious drivers BLOCK major motorway bridge Woman spends day in police cells over bin bags she put out 8 years a From April 1, 2023, the Welsh Government will insist that self-catering properties … [Read more...] about 1,400 holiday cottage owners set to quit Wales over new occupancy rules