UK Consumer Inflation Holds at 3.8% in August as Food Prices Rise
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Official figures show food costs—especially cheese, fish and vegetables—pushed annual inflation to 3.8% ahead of the Bank of England’s rate decision
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Bedford charity boosts university bursaries to £4,500 amid rising student costs
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
The Harpur Trust raises annual awards by £1,000 for 16 local students as tuition and living expenses increase
More renters report rent to credit bureaus as U.S. credit scores fall at 2008 pace
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
TransUnion finds 13% of renters reported payments in 2025 as average American score slips; experts say reporting recurring bills and managing card use can boost ratings
Australian homeowners record $36.6 billion in resale profits as NSW suburbs dominate, Cotality finds
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Pain and Gain report shows six of the top 10 local government areas for median gains in New South Wales; regional markets outperform capitals as median resale gain hits a record $315,000
Disability support cuts threaten small businesses reliant on Access to Work
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Entrepreneurs and employers warn scheme delays and reduced awards are forcing firms to struggle as government reviews the programme
Woman paid £9,900 to buy 12 years of National Insurance credits and waited 18 months for state pension to be uprated
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Julie Stewart transferred the lump sum to fill gaps under a temporary top‑up offer but did not see her weekly payment increased or receive arrears until a newspaper intervened; DWP and HMRC apologise for delays
Chancellor faces pressure to cut tax-free pension lump sum as Budget approaches
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Experts say a lower cap could be announced on Nov. 26, prompting some savers to consider taking cash now while others are urged to seek advice
Sydney bagel chain forced to spend $23,000 after council orders window changes
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Lox in a Box owner says Randwick Council demanded removal of canteen-style windows, prompting costly alterations and a day’s closure as complaints over red tape mount
Luckin Coffee brings deep discounts, cashierless stores to New York as it targets Starbucks
Business & Markets • 5 months ago
Chinese chain has opened five locations in New York, using app-only ordering and steep coupons to drive rapid awareness despite early losses, analysts say