MoneyWeek

UK inflation forecast: where are prices heading next?

Expectations of inflation slowing to 2% this year have largely been scuppered due to conflict in the Middle East. The monthly figures were the first to take account of any inflationary impact caused ...
The Independent

Give every UK household enough cheap energy for essential uses, think tank urges

Martin Lewis explains impact of Iran conflict on energy prices Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday after President Trump announced a US ceasefire had been agreed with Iran, but uncertainty about ...
The Guardian

Pessimism takes root in UK as shoppers struggle to afford essentials

Millions are dipping into savings or borrowing to get by as the Iran war drives up prices, survey shows The Iran war has led to a surge in pessimism in the UK as half of households are already ...
The Sun

Half of UK households struggling to cover the cost of essentials – how you can get help now

HALF of UK households are struggling to afford everyday essentials as the cost of living continues to squeeze their budgets. Around 49% of households are being forced to dip into savings, sell ...
The Independent

UK households dip into savings amid struggle with cost of everyday essentials

Confidence in the future of household finances has also hit its lowest level since April last year, falling five points to minus 15 (PA Archive) Almost half of UK households are struggling with the ...
The Grocer

Chemical giant Ensus gets £100m government bailout to restart CO2 gas production

The government has ended months of uncertainty by agreeing to a near £100m bailout for chemical giant Ensus – allowing it to restart production of CO2 gas critical for the food sector. The Department ...
Birmingham Mail

UK households warned high levels of debt on essential bills is 'new normal'

UK households have been warned high levels of debt on essential UK bills are the ‘new normal'. Charity StepChange found high levels of debt on essential bills have become the “new normal” for many low ...
The Guardian

High levels of debt on essential UK bills are the ‘new normal’, warn campaigners

Average arrears for housing, utilities and council tax for low-income households all rose last year High levels of debt on essential bills have become the “new normal” for many low-income households, ...
London Evening Standard

From restless to rested, the 10 essential oils to help you bank dreamy levels of sleep

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Sleep has quietly become one of the hardest things to get right ...
Business Insider

2 big UK car associations are telling drivers to ditch non-essential journeys as oil soars above $100 a barrel

Drivers in the UK are being advised to avoid non-essential journeys as oil prices soar. Oil skyrocketed past $100 a barrel during the war in Iran, and gas prices are going up. The AA and the RAC, two ...
Daily Express

The UK supermarket that remains the cheapest for eight essential items

12:51, Sat, Feb 21, 2026 Updated: 12:52, Sat, Feb 21, 2026 A supermarket has remained the cheapest in the UK for eight essential items across 10 weeks. It comes despite the store joining others in ...