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Two-thirds of Americans say skyrocketing gas prices are causing them financial hardship—one of the highest numbers since records began, with pollsters collating data in response to this question since 2000. The survey was conducted by the polling company Gallup, which questioned 1,015 people from across all U.S. states over a 20-day period in June. People were asked: "Have recent price increases in gasoline caused any financial hardship for you or your household?" Some 67 percent of respondents—two-thirds of those asked—replied that it had caused some degree of hardship, with 22 percent describing the issue as "severe hardship" and 45 percent describing it as "moderate hardship." While 33 percent of those asked about gas prices said the spiraling costs had not caused them financial difficulties. The latest results have shot up from the last time the question was asked, in April. Back then, some 52 per cent said they were feeling the pinch, with 14 percent describing their … [Read more...] about Gas price rises causing hardship to two-thirds of Americans, poll finds

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The selection of beans on Tesco’s shelves are already noticeably limited. Visitors used to a sea of Heinz Beanz cans were instead met with gaping holes on Thursday. Online, notices of “this product’s currently out of stock” floated under many of Heinz’s best-known items. While it may seem reminiscent of pre-lockdown panic buying, this time Tesco is not racing to re-stock Heinz goods. On Wednesday, the two sides went head to head following Heinz’s decision to pause supply of its beans and ketchup to the grocer after a pricing dispute. “We will not pass on unjustifiable price increases to our customers,” said Tesco, which is headed by chief executive Ken Murphy. “We’re sorry that this means some products aren’t available right now.” Heinz countered that it was facing significant increases in commodity and production costs and wanted to provide goods at the right price “without compromising quality”. The US company said it always sought to “provide value through price, size … [Read more...] about Why Heinz demanded an ‘unheard of’ 30pc price increase … and Tesco balked

In years gone by, an invitation to a summer wedding in Italy would have meant Francesco Mellino, 30, and his wife booked flights to get to the destination nuptials. But prices are now so high that the couple have opted to travel for a day and a half by train to get there instead. “Prices were 60pc to 80pc more than we were expecting,” Mr Mellino said of flights. “They were the kind of prices you would expect to see for business class.” The cost of the trip to Sicily would have been around £400, far more than the £250 each they had expected to pay. Instead, they have paid £400 each to make the journey by train. “The cost is comparable, but instead of being overcharged to travel on a budget airline, we have our own apartment on a night train and a few legs in first class,” Mr Mellino said. He and his wife have been caught up in a summer price spike that is causing misery for many would-be holidaymakers this summer. Airlines have ramped up prices as travel demand picks up to … [Read more...] about Summer getaways in jeopardy as flight prices surge by 150pc

Twelve people have been arrested after protesters used "rolling roadblocks" to bring parts of the M4 to a standstill during demonstrations over high fuel prices. Demonstrations took place on the motorway at the border between England and Wales and on the M5. Groups of motorists took part in "slow-downs", occupying all three lanes and dropping their speed to back up traffic behind them. Nine tips to reduce how much petrol or diesel you use amid record fuel prices At least 12 have been arrested on the M4 for breaching a legal notice issued by police before the protest. Advertisement Demonstrators were told by officers that they needed to travel at 30mph or higher to carry out the action legally. Dozens of police vans and police officers blocked the eastbound and westbound carriageway, just past the Prince of Wales Bridge into Wales, to make the arrests. More on Cost Of Living British families 'brutally exposed' to cost of living … [Read more...] about Motorists arrested for driving too slowly on M4 in protests against high fuel prices

WIMBLEDON moves into the second day after a good opener for the Brits to kick us off yesterday. And Sky Bet have a cracking little boost ahead of the action getting under way today. SKY BET: GET £30 IN FREE BETS* They have boosted Rafa Nadal and Serena Williams to both win their first round ties today without a dropping a set. The double pays our around 6/5 but Sky Bet have boosted that to 6/4 ahead of the ties later today - and you can add it straight to your bet slip HERE *. What’s the day two offer? Sky Bet are boosting the odds for the Serena Williams and Rafa Nadal clashes this afternoon. They’re both warm favourites to reach the second round with a win today and you can get them both to win without losing a set at 6/4 , from 6/5. Nadal is first up out the pair and plays Argentine Francisco Cerundolo. Wimbledon day two Sky Bet boost Rafa Nadal & Serena Williams to BOTH win in straight sets Was 6/5 Now 6/4 Add it to your … [Read more...] about Wimbledon day two – Sky Bet price boost: Rafa Nadal & Serena Williams to win without dropping a set at 6/4

Published 3 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A disabled widower says he has been forced to sell his late wife's treasured possessions to survive the cost of living crisis. Jason Alcock said since the Covid pandemic, he had been "living below poverty" as his bills had more than doubled. The 51-year-old from Stoke-on-Trent called for more financial support for disabled people amid price hikes. The government said financial support was available. Mr Alcock, who has autism, ADHD and bipolar disorder, said he had sold items totalling £8,000 following the death of his wife Paola in 2018. He explained his conditions made leaving the home, and interaction with others, difficult, and as a result, he was tied to technology to communicate from home. But with domestic bills increasing, and his income coming from Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Employment … [Read more...] about Cost of living: Stoke widower ‘forced to sell wife’s keepsakes’

Published 4 hours ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing A protestor has described how rising fuel prices have made life "impossible" for ordinary people. Wayne Andrews, from Bridgwater, was one of the many protesters who targeted motorways in a demonstration, which has now ended. Slow-moving traffic caused disruption for motorists on the M4 and M5 in the West of England and Wales. Gwent Police arrested 12 protestors for driving at under 30mph (50km/h) in an attempt to cause disruption. The government said while it understood people were struggling with rising prices and have a right to protest, "people's day-to-day lives should not be disrupted" and warned traffic delays "will only add to fuel use". Mr Andrews was one of the protesters who drove in one of the series of convoys on motorways across the region. "I work up to 56 hours a week, and the cost of … [Read more...] about Bristol fuel protests: Price hikes ‘impossible’, says protester

Published 1 day ago Share close Share page Copy link About sharing Some families in Kenya are eating just once a day, or not at all, because of rising food prices, writes the BBC's Catherine Byaruhanga in Nairobi. Early in the morning, I find Florence Kambua hunched over, digging through the dump site outside her front door to collect plastic, glass, clothes - anything she can sell in Kenya's capital. The 40-year-old is dressed in a black sweater and knee-high plastic boots. Her job is not for the faint-hearted. It is hazardous too. Rotting food and filled nappies squelch under her feet in the Mukuru Kwa Njenga slum. "Sometimes you end up with diarrhoea, sometimes you get a chest infection. I have persevered, because I don't have an alternative," Ms Kambua tells me. The mother of six has fallen on hard times. She first moved to Nairobi, East Africa's biggest metropolis, 19 years ago … [Read more...] about Kenya’s cost-of-living crisis: ‘I can’t afford rice for my children’

Breakfast food giant Kellogg’s has lost a High Court challenge against the Government over incoming food regulations that will cost the manufacturer an estimated millions of pounds in lost sales. The Coco Pops and All-Bran maker brought legal action against the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) over new regulations due to come into effect this October. Part of the regulations will restrict where certain types of food are permitted to be displayed within supermarkets or on their websites, while another part coming into force next year will ban multi-buy promotions of foods deemed high in fat, sugar or salt (HFSS). In-store promotion of HFSS foods will be limited, meaning they will not be allowed to be featured in high-profile locations such as checkouts, shop entrances and aisle ends. Recommended Over £130m handed to housing providers named and shamed by regulator At a hearing in April, Kellogg’s argued the regulations are unlawful … [Read more...] about Kellogg’s loses court battle over new regulations that will ‘cost firm millions’