Inflation

'Extortionate prices': Diners react as the price of fish and chips rises by 50% (Photo: Adobe Stock / National World)

Watch as diners react to fish and chip price increase

The Leeds Skyline from Holbeck
13 August 2020. Picture Bruce Rollinson

City centre rent in Leeds rises to £38 per sq ft

Inflation is set to rise for the first time in 2024 this week, in new data which highlights the battle facing the Bank of England to keep prices in check. Credit: John Walton/PA Wire

Inflation climbs above target although rate cuts remain on the cards

City workers walk past the Bank of England in London (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Inflation rises above 2% - what that means for consumers

How average UK home and price has changed from 1970s to today

Companies in Yorkshire issued a total of 11 profit warnings in the first half of 2024, down by 35 per cent from the 17 warnings issued in the same period last year,Date: 5th January 2023. Picture James Hardisty.

Profit warnings for Yorkshire companies fall 35% for first half of the year

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Supermarket profits - and why a windfall tax on Tesco might not work

JeffBet has shared the top tips on cutting costs of a BBQ this summer. (Photo credit: Alexander Raths - stock.adobe.com)

The eye-watering average cost of a BBQ and tips for cutting the spend

Essential food items are predicted to significantly increase by 2030. (Photo credit: Stockfotos-MG - stock.adobe.com/Minerva Studio - stock.adobe.com)

How much essential food items could cost by 2030

How much are strawberries and cream going to set you back this year if you're attending Wimbledon? (Credit: Canva)

How much strawberries and cream will cost you at Wimbledon 2024

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UK households face major mortgage payment increases in next 2 years

People look at residential properties displayed for sale in the window of an estate agents' in London (Photo: ISABEL INFANTES/AFP via Getty Images)

Expert tips for first-time homebuyers as mortgages jump 61% in 5 years

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UK interest rates to hold - how it will impact borrowers and finances

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UK inflation hits 2% for first time in 3 years - what it means for you

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issues a statement outside 10 Downing Street, London, after calling a General Election for July 4. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

How the centre-right can leverage AI to start a new chapter - Ryan Shorthouse

Beckie Hart is regional director for Yorkshire & Humber at the CBI

Manifestos need to deliver on political promises of economic growth: Beckie Hart

Margaret Thatcher takes over from Edward Heath as the new leader of the Conservative Party. PIC: Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Where did it all go wrong for Britain? - Sir Andrew Cook

Nationwide Building Society will pay customers £100. Photo: Mike Egerton/PA Wire

Bank to pay customers £100

The number of listed companies in Yorkshire to issue profit warnings fell slightly in the first quarter of 2024, when compared to the year prior.Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 26th March 2024.

Number of profit warnings issued by Yorkshire firms falls slightly year-on-year

Confederation of British Industry (CBI) chief executive Rain Newton-Smith speaks during LEAD 2024 at the Queen Elizabeth II Centre on February 8, 2024 in London. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Why the CBI is calling for a new Living Standards Strategy

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak appearing before the Commons Liaison Committee at the House of Commons, London. PIC: House of Commons/UK Parliament/PA Wire

Installing a new PM is no longer an option for the Tories - YP Letters
From: Keith Massey, Bishopthorpe, York.
The Yorkshire Post Letters

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a visit to an engineering firm. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

How we’re restoring the promise of entrepreneurship - Rishi Sunak

Guests gather in front of a window with view on the City financial district of London as they attend the Western Balkans Investment Summit 2024 at the EBRD headquarters in London on February 26, 2024. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP)

Struggles of the City are bellweather for struggling UK economy: Martin Towers

How would you feel about working to the age of 71? More to the point, how does your body feel about it? The idea has been suggested by the International Longevity Centre, says Sarah Coles. (Photo by Kirsty O'Connor/PA Wire)

Why working to the age of 71 could be a problem: Sarah Cole

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak hosts a Business Council meeting at 10 Downing Street, London.

Sunak's relief as inflation stagnates, but darker clouds loom for UK economy

TV presenter Gregg Wallace proves life can be a bed of roses

Many adults are starting to prioritise savings over stocks and shares

Olga Watterich gives her insight.

Why the CBI expects business investment to drop this year: Olga Watterich

Energy prices could fall by 16% by April

Domestic energy prices predicted to fall by 16%

Inflation has increased unexpectedly for the first time in nearly a year after alcohol and tobacco price hikes, dampening hopes of an early interest rate cut by the Bank of England.

Inflation rises for first time in almost a year, fuelled by tobacco hikes

It may surprise some outside the Westminster bubble, but the vast majority of Britons couldn’t care less about the ‘war on woke’ or the number of diversity and inclusion officers within the civil service. They are very worried about feeding and clothing their families, says Greg Wright. (Photo by Joe Giddens/PA Wire)

Cost of living crisis is more important to voters than 'war on woke'

Junior doctors and members of the British Medical Association (BMA) on the picket line. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

Much needed medical talent could take flight - The YP says
Junior doctors launched another round of strike action in their dispute over pay with the Government today.
The Yorkshire Post

Inflation dropped to 3.9% in November, the lowest level in more than two years. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Inflation drops to lowest level in more than two years

Quiz reveals your Christmas spending habits

Following news the TV licence is set to increase next year, an expert from Broadband Genie explains how you can avoid the charge. Picture: PA

How to legally avoid paying BBC licence fee

Office workers and commuters walking through Canary Wharf in London during the morning rush hour. Picture: Victoria Jones/PA Wire

Why London listing is no longer the gold standard for many: Martin Towers

A file photo of an online energy bill. PIC: Jacob King/PA Wire

Drop in inflation to be welcomed but concerns for families remain - The YP says

Two-thirds of Yorkshire retailers have said they believe issues around interest rates and inflation will have an adverse effect on peak trading in the run-up to Christmas. Picture: Simon Hulme

Two-thirds of Yorkshire retailers hit by of rising interest rates and inflation

The parent firm of Primark has revealed a jump in profits and sales as shoppers continued to shop "enthusiastically" at the fashion chain despite price rises and budget pressures. (Photo by Danny Lawson/PA Wire)

Primark drives strong sales at AB Foods as shoppers shrug off price hikes

The Bank of England has made a new announcement on the interest rate. (Credit: Aaron Chown/PA Wire)

Bank of England announces that interest rate will remain at 5.25%

The number of businesses in Yorkshire experiencing severe or critical distress has risen rapidly in the last three months, new data from Begbies Traynor. Picture Bruce Rollinson

New data shows rapid rise in number of Yorkshire firms experiencing distress

The latest economic data offers little reason for a rate hike by the Bank of England in November, according to analysts at Oxford Economics. (Photo byJordan Pettitt/PA Wire)

Retail sales slump as hot weather put shoppers off buying autumn clothing

The UK's inflation rate remained at 6.7% last month despite hopes that a third consecutive dip would be seen, with lower food and drink prices offset by higher petrol and diesel prices. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK inflation remains stagnant at 6.7% despite hopes for another dip

Transport Secretary Mark Harper during the Conservative Party annual conference at the Manchester Central convention complex. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

HS2 curtailed to make improvements in the region - Mark Harper

Richard Fearon, chief executive of the Leeds Building Society, who carried out the research.

Almost half a million first time buyers could miss out on a home

The Bank of England has announced a new interest base rate after an unexpected drop in inflation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bank of England announces interest rates will remain at 5.25%

Millions of people are receiving payments to help with high bills amid the cost of living crisis - what further support is coming in 2023?

Cost of living payment: What other support is coming in 2023?

An Iceland store is pictured. The supermarket has slashed the price of1,000 of its weekly staples to help families through the cost of living crisis.

Iceland slashes price of over 1,000 weekly essential items - see list

There are seven big money changes that could affect your wallet coming in September 2023 including Universal Credit and student loans shake-ups.

Cost of living: 7 money changes to be aware of in September 2023

'Some councils have been scraping by as a result of more than a decade of underfunding of local authorities from Westminster.' PIC: David Mirzoeff/PA Wire

Research highlights the need to act on funding for councils - The YP says

Rob Harrison of Progeny provides his expert insight.

Why 2022 challenged the 60/40 portfolio approach: Rob Harrison

Poundland to reduce prices on ‘big brand’ favourites to under £1

Minister for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities, Michael Gove, delivers a speech on planning reforms at Kings Place in King's Cross, north London. PIC: Yui Mok/PA Wire

Tackling inflation is critical to implementation of housing plan - Michael Gove

Santander has delivered its latest trading update for investors. (Photo by PA)

Santander's corporate and commercial banking business 'performs strongly'

Morrisons is introducing its savers range products to its convenience stores across the UK. 10 products are included in the initial roll-out from today including washing up liquid, toilet rolls and sausages, with a further 30 products being introduced in coming weeks. (Photo supplied by Morrisons)

Morrisons brings budget range to convenience store shelves

Rishi Sunak and Jeremy Hunt are considering awarding pay rises to certain groups of striking workers. (Photo by STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Cabinet split over awarding striking workers 6% pay rise

Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace to turn heating down to save money

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a PM Connect event at the IKEA distribution centre in Dartford, Kent. Picture: Kin Cheung/PA Wire

Inflation remains the number one issue for Yorkshire businesses: Beckie Hart

'In the States billions of dollars are being spent on an Inflation Reduction Act that involves a lot of government investment to help trigger projects which will eventually cut costs and prices.' PIC: Kevin Lamarque/PA Wire

The Government lacks a clear plan on tackling inflation - Andy Brown