Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Cost of living: Firms warned consumers want more than low prices

Cost of living

Six out of ten customers expect cheap costs to have a bigger impact on where they shop. The Institute of Customer Service surveyed 10,000 people as part of its review of customer service. A third of those surveyed were still open to paying more for quality service. According to a survey, six out of ten … Read more

From next month, millions of people will start getting their £650 cost of living allowances

living allowances

Millions of households throughout UK will begin getting their £650 cost of living allowances. More than eight million of the UK’s lowest-income households will receive their first £326 payment. It will help with skyrocketing energy prices, according to Rishi Sunak. From next month, millions of households throughout the country will begin getting their £650 cost … Read more

UK economy shrinks again

UK economy

The UK economy could be destined for a downturn, causing the cost of living to skyrocket. A key business organization issues a grave warning about the country’s financial prospects in the coming year. The CBI’s prediction came just hours before official numbers proved that the economy dropped in April for the second time. The UK … Read more

Inflation to hit all-time high in Ireland since the 1980s

inflation

Inflation to hit all-time high in Ireland since the 1980s Irish families have been cautioned to prepare themselves for the rise in the cost of many everyday items highest since the mid-1980s after one more critical leap in the authority expansion rate. The most recent figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show the yearly … Read more