Uk Inflation

That Stinks! How ‘rotten’ meat was sold in UK supermarkets, supplied to schools, hospitals for years

They say red meat is injurious to health. What about red meat that’s spoiled? A top processor in the UK reportedly mixed rotting pork with fresh products and mislabelled items. These found their way to supermarkets like Tesco, schools, care homes and hospitals for two decades until the end of 2020

UK inflation jumps to 10.4%, surprising analysts

While economists expect prices to drop rapidly later this year, inflation is more than five times higher than the Bank of England’s 2% target

UK unemployment at historic low but inflation hits wages

The unemployment rate was stable at 3.7 per cent in the three months to the end of January compared with the three months to the end of December, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) said in a statement

In UK, one shopper can buy only two tomatoes, two cucumbers: Why are supermarkets limiting sales of fruits, veggies?

Fresh produce like tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers and broccoli has disappeared from many supermarkets in the UK. Winter imports from Europe and north Africa have been hit because of poor weather and domestic farmers are unable to grow crops because of soaring energy costs

UK faces fresh mass strikes as wage talks derail

Teachers and train drivers dominate a fresh round of UK-wide strikes Wednesday aimed at securing pay rises that would ease a cost-of-living crisis caused by soaring inflation

UK inflation eases for a 2nd month, falling to 10.5%

The inflation rate fell in December as the price of motor vehicle fuels rose more slowly than in previous months

UK inflation: Study abroad journey for Indians gets tougher amid struggle for affordable living

According to students and industry experts, the study abroad journey has become a bumpy road for the students who have just moved to the country making it no less than a nightmare to have no roof over their heads in a country that is completely alien to them

UK food inflation hits record high of 13.3%, expert says '2023 another difficult year for consumers'

The soaring price of food including those of pasta and tinned edibles in December led to many households experiencing a 'challenging Christmas'

UK inflation eases, remains close to 40-year high

The news comes after the U.S. on Tuesday reported a second consecutive drop in its inflation rate. U.S. consumer prices rose 7.1% in November, down from 7.7% in October

UK economic chaos: Pound plunge hit businesses

The pound's slide is hitting many businesses hard because imported materials and commodities like natural gas that are priced in dollars will be more expensive. Businesses will likely be forced to pass the costs on to consumers, which would further push up inflation already close to a 40-year high