Protect your portfolio from threat of rising prices

Until the numbers get big, inflation usually hovers below the radar. When it soared to 25 per cent in 1975, it dominated conversation in homes and Parliament.  Recently, there has been more chat about the rising cost of living among economists, and some analysts are describing the short-term risk of higher inflation as ‘scary’.  The … Read more

Spotify users FURIOUS as it increases UK subscription prices by up to £2 a month

It’s the go-to music streaming service for millions of people around the world, but news of a subscription price increase has left many Spotify users reeling.  Spotify has confirmed plans to increase the prices of its premium subscriptions in the UK from April 30. The Premium Student, Premium Duo and Premium Family plans will all … Read more

Spotify users are FURIOUS as it announces it’s increasing its subscription prices

It’s the go-to music streaming service for millions of people around the world, but news of a subscription price increase has left many Spotify users reeling.  Spotify has confirmed plans to increase the prices of its premium subscriptions in the UK from April 30. The Premium Student, Premium Duo and Premium Family plans will all … Read more

Higher petrol and clothes  prices fuel inflation

Higher petrol and clothes prices fuel inflation amid improving forecasts for the UK economy By Daily Mail City & Finance Reporter Published: 21:51 BST, 21 April 2021 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 21 April 2021 Higher fuel and clothes prices have lifted inflation to 0.7 per cent in March from 0.4 per cent the previous month. … Read more

Inflation rises to 0.7% in March after surge in fuel and clothing prices 

Inflation rises from 0.4% to 0.7% in March after surge in fuel and clothing prices The CPI rate of inflation went up from 0.4 per cent to 0.7 per cent in March The ONS said that the increase was caused by rising fuel and clothing prices The rate is still well below the Bank of … Read more

Average asking prices jump sharply to new all-time high of over £327k

Asking prices for homes up for sale across Britain have reached the highest level on record in the past month, fresh figures from Rightmove suggest. The average asking price jumped over £6,700 to a new ‘all-time high’ of £327,797 in a single month, with buyers flocking to snap up homes with ample outdoor space and options … Read more

Average asking prices jump sharply to new all-time high of over £327k

Asking prices for homes up for sale across Britain have reached the highest level on record in the past month, fresh figures from Rightmove suggest. The average asking price jumped over £6,700 to a new ‘all-time high’ of £327,797 in a single month, with buyers flocking to snap up homes with ample outdoor space and options … Read more

Regions drive 5.7% surge in house prices as Britain’s pandemic property boom continues 

Where is house price inflation hitting hardest? Regions are the driving force behind the surge in values as the pandemic property boom continues Homes in Wales and the North West have led Britain’s pandemic property boom Two regions saw their strongest growth in a decade between March 2020-2021 Typical British house now costs £252,765 after … Read more

Broadband prices rise: Here’s how to get a cheaper deal

Millions of households will pay more for their broadband this month with four major telecoms providers hiking prices. The average bill will increase £3.03 per month, the equivalent of £36.39 per year, according to Compare the Market, with the collective cost estimated to be nearly a billion pounds. The nation’s big four internet providers, Sky, … Read more