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Sainsbury's and Tesco have been accused of cutting back their low-cost food ranges as the cost of living crisis worsens. The price of food has gone up by almost 10% in one year, according to shocking figures that show the pain consumers face at supermarket checkouts. Meanwhile Brits have been warned average energy bills could pass £5,000 next April, according to a recent forecast . Many shoppers have been turning to supermarket value ranges in a bid to keep costs down. But research shows two major supermarkets have been cutting the number of lower-cost items on sale. Sainsbury’s has reduced the number of items in its Price Lock scheme by more than a fifth this year. Cost of Living Our Cost of Living team of experts are here to help YOU through a very difficult year. They'll be bringing you the latest money news stories and also providing specialist advice. Whether it's rocketing energy bills, the cost of the weekly shop or increased taxes, our … [Read more...] about Sainsbury’s and Tesco accused of cutting back cheap food as cost of living soars

Editor's Note: On Monday, January 21, Europe issued its first major fine against a U.S. tech company for violating the General Data Protection Regulation. The French data protection commission fined Google 50 million euros ($57 million) for failing to inform users how it collects data for personalized ads. France's action was a result of complaints filed at the end of May by privacy advocates, including Max Schrems and his group, "None of Your Business." Steve Kroft sat down with Schrems in November for the below story about Europe's sweeping new privacy law. This has not been a great year for big tech; on Wall Street or in Washington. For decades, companies like Google, Facebook, and Amazon have made vast sums monetizing the personal information of their users with almost no oversight or regulation. They are still making vast sums of money, but public attitudes about their size and power and their ability, or willingness, to police themselves are being called into … [Read more...] about The law that lets Europeans take back their data from big tech companies

The cost of food and drink increased by more than any other type of good over the past month. Another set of staggering inflation figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed that food and drink accounted for almost half (44%) of inflation from June to July. Some good news beneath today's figures - cost of living latest Basic goods such as milk, butter, pasta and cooking oils are among some of the steepest price hikes - along with toothbrushes and toilet roll. But why has food and drink gone up so much now - and what about the energy crisis? Here Sky News takes a closer look at this month's inflation figures and the explanation behind them. Which food and drink has gone up the most? The soaring price of food and non-alcoholic drink was the biggest contributor to CPIH inflation (the Consumer Price Index including owner occupiers' housing costs) from June to July. CPIH increased by 0.59 percentage points from one month to the next - of … [Read more...] about Cost of living crisis: Why have food prices gone up so much in a month?

The working from home revolution will cost workers hundreds of extra pounds in energy bills this winter, a prospect that could encourage thousands to get back to their desks. Britain’s large number of homeworkers are expected to feel the pinch much more than those commuting to their offices over the winter months as they use more electricity and gas per day, experts have warned. Average monthly energy bills could hit £683 in January for home workers compared to £492 for those going into work, according to price comparison site Uswitch. Even those commuting into central London could save money after Tube and bus costs are taken into account, data from Bloomberg has found, with those who walk or cycle in saving as much as £175 a week. Uswitch's energy expert Will Owen said: “Having the heating on during the colder months will be the biggest contributor to higher energy bills for those working from home. “Being at home throughout the day often also means using extra gas … [Read more...] about Working from home to cost £175 in energy bills this winter

Inflation hit double digits in July as soaring food and energy costs continued to push prices up at their fastest rate in 40 years. Consumer prices rose by 10.1pc compared to a year earlier, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), outpacing market expectations of a 9.8pc increase. Grant Fitzner, chief economist at the ONS, said price rises were broad based, with a “notable” rise in food prices helping to push the rate of inflation to the highest since 1982. The figures suggest there will be no let-up for British families battling the cost of living crisis, with inflation set to peak above 13pc later this year. Another sharp increase in the energy price cap is also expected to plunge the UK into a year-long recession and spark the biggest fall in living standards since records began in 1963. The latest numbers will pile more pressure on the Bank of England to opt for another aggressive interest rate rise at its meeting next month. … [Read more...] about Inflation surges into double digits for first time in 40 years

GOP pres­id­en­tial lead­ers Don­ald Trump and Ted Cruz may have their battle decided by voters at the in­ter­sec­tion of their com­pet­ing strengths: work­ing-class Re­pub­lic­ans who are also evan­gel­ic­al Chris­ti­ans. Those blue-col­lar cul­tur­ally con­ser­vat­ive voters rep­res­ent a big share of the Repub­lic­an elect­or­ate not only across the south but also in many Mid­west­ern states. They also re­main one of the most closely di­vided con­stitu­en­cies in the party, ac­cord­ing to an ar­ray of re­cent polls provided to Next Amer­ica . Trump un­der­scored his de­term­in­a­tion to com­pete for evan­gel­ic­al sup­port with a high-pro­file speech Monday at Liberty Uni­versity, which was foun­ded by the late Jerry Fal­well Senior, a lead­ing con­ser­vat­ive South­ern Baptist pas­tor who also played a key role in launch­ing the Mor­al Ma­jor­ity in the late 1970s. Cruz, who runs best among evan­gel­ic­als, is pur­su­ing these voters through tradition­al means: by … [Read more...] about Will These Voters Decide the Republican Primary?

Live Updates Inflation in the United States has reached a 40-year high. The consumer price index rose 9.1 percent in a year, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is the biggest yearly increase since the 8.6 percent jump in 1981. This inflation rate is ahead of the Federal Reserve's annual two percent target for inflation and may lead the Fed to raise interest rates again later this month. Republican lawmakers are blaming President Joe Biden, calling the latest economy report the "Biden Price Hike." This comes as average gas prices have dropped to $4.63. While prices have fallen in recent weeks, they remain much higher than this time last year. Live Updates Have Ended. 16:55 PM EDT Chile Expects Inflation to Hit 11.1 Percent Chile anticipates inflation will rise above 10 percent this year, a higher estimation than the country previously made in the wake of inflation surges around the world. Chile is already facing higher … [Read more...] about Inflation Report Updates: Chile expects inflation to hit 11.1 percent

If your summer holidays are turning out to be anything like mine, one of the biggest challenges is finding new ways to meet the endless cries of "I’m hungry" from the kids. And of course it’s not just that they are hungry. In this heat, "I’m hungry" can also really mean "I’m thirsty". It’s the holidays, so it can also mean "I’m bored". Also because it’s the holidays, they’re often looking for something more special than the usual after school type snacks I might have in the house. With food bills rising (and rising…) this is a bit of a nightmare for most parents. Here are five low-cost ways I’ve found to not only make some treat-style snacks, but also to keep them entertained by helping with preparing the food. Cost of Living Our Cost of Living team of experts are here to help YOU through a very difficult year. They'll be bringing you the latest money news stories and also providing specialist advice. Whether it's rocketing energy bills, the cost of the … [Read more...] about Mum shares clever £1 Aldi food hack to feed hungry kids – plus 50p posh ice creams

B&Q: How to clear out gutters 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 Gutter cleaning is the process of removing anything that builds up within the gutters to ensure the free movement of water into the downpipes. Gutters which are blocked can cause a number of problems to your home including damp, mould, leaks as well as roof damage. To avoid this, Britons should clean out their guttering as soon as possible. Related articles Grout cleaning hack 'more effective than bleach' House prices drop for the first time in 2022 - cheapest regions mapped An expert from Toolstation explained: “Gutters should be cleaned out and checked for damage each year. “It’s always best to wear sturdy work gloves to avoid … [Read more...] about Clean guttering now to avoid damage to your home amid heavy rain – how to remove debris

It will not feel like it, as consumers digest news that UK inflation has hit its highest level since before the Falklands War, but there are reasons to hope that inflation is coming close to its peak. That is because the price of a number of commodities - whose prices surged after Russian President Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine - have fallen sharply from their recent peaks. First and foremost, take the price of oil. The price of a barrel of Brent crude peaked at $139.13 on 7 March, 11 days after Russian troops entered Ukraine , but today touched $91.51 - a level not seen since before Mr Putin initiated hostilities against his neighbour. Or have a look at copper, a commodity whose widespread use across a range of industries makes it an accurate barometer of global economic activity, earning it the nickname of 'Dr Copper' on commodity markets . The price of copper has fallen by more than 25% since it peaked at $10,674 per tonne on 4 March. This morning it was … [Read more...] about Inflation news is bad – but there is a glimmer of hope