UK Grocery Inflation Eases to 3.1% Amid War Fears
Grocery price inflation in the UK fell to 3.1% in May, down from 3.8% in April, as shoppers rely more on promotions. Concerns over Middle East crisis persist.
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Pets at Home reports a 28.3% drop in pre-tax profits to £86.5m, with revenues down 0.8% to £1.47bn, as price cuts and retail competition weigh on performance.
Household Energy Bills to Surge 13% from July
Ofgem's price cap will rise 13% from July 1, adding £18 monthly to average bills, driven by Middle East conflict and global energy volatility.
UK Grocery Inflation Slows to 3.1% in May
Grocery price inflation in the UK eased to 3.1% in May, down from 3.8% in April, as shoppers rely on promotions. However, warnings of cost hikes from the Middle East conflict persist.
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Energy bills will increase by £221 a year from July as Ofgem raises the price cap by 13%. Use our calculator to estimate your new costs.
UK Energy Bills to Jump 13% from July as Price Cap Rises
Ofgem announces 13% increase in energy price cap from July, driven by Middle East conflict. Average household faces £18 monthly rise, with gas bills up 24%.
UK Energy Bills to Rise 13% After Iran Strait Blockade
Energy bills for UK households will increase by 13% due to soaring wholesale costs triggered by Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Further hikes expected in October.
Iran War Impacts 80% of UK Businesses
A new study reveals 80% of UK businesses are negatively impacted by the Middle East conflict, with 20% pausing investment due to geopolitical uncertainty and rising costs.
Ukrainian Amputee Rebuilds After Husband Killed
Iryna Nakonechna lost her leg and husband in a Russian strike. She now reinvents herself through rehabilitation, knitting capybaras as symbols of resilience.
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Liverpool's Alternate 2025/26: Man City Star Joins
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Man Utd Face Number Issue for £129m Tonali and Ederson Deal
Manchester United's £129m double signing of Sandro Tonali and Ederson faces a snag as their preferred squad numbers are taken by Bruno Fernandes and Patrick Dorgu.
Asian Shares Higher, Oil Falls on AI Tech Boom
Asian shares rose Wednesday, led by tech stocks on AI demand, while oil prices fell amid hopes for Iran deal. South Korea's Kospi surged nearly 5%.
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Health Inequalities Rooted in Material Conditions
Professor Jennie Popay challenges a study blaming individuals for poor health, arguing that material conditions, not personal choices, create a 20-year gap in healthy life expectancy.
UK Pension System Unfair and Unaffordable
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The Guardian warns that while UK growth figures improve, rising unemployment and flat living standards mean recovery isn't yet felt by voters.
News Corp Attacks Show Labor Is Doing Something Meaningful
Peter Lewis argues that Labor's budget reforms, despite backlash, represent meaningful change. The battle lies in selling housing and tax reforms to the public.
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80% of UK Firms Hit by Iran War, Investment Paused
Four in five British firms report negative impacts from the Iran war, with rising costs and supply chain disruptions. Many expect to pass costs to consumers.
Aussie Farmer Wins $12M Lotto, Breaks Down in Tears
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Joel Fitzgibbon and Pauline Hanson criticise demolition of Liddell Power Station, which served 52 years. Fitzgibbon urges Labor to reconsider nuclear energy, while Hanson calls it a 'national shame'.
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Iran War Fallout Hits 80% of UK Firms, Survey Shows
A Barclays survey reveals 80% of UK firms suffer from the Iran war, with 64% impacted by energy costs and 20% pausing investment due to uncertainty.
Lampard wins LMA top honour with Ferguson praise
Coventry boss Frank Lampard was named LMA Manager of the Year, receiving a special message from Sir Alex Ferguson read by England manager Thomas Tuchel.
80% of UK Firms Hit by Iran War: Barclays Index
Eight in ten UK businesses report negative impact from Middle East conflict, with 20% freezing investment amid geopolitical uncertainty, according to Barclays data.
Madueke: Premier League win irrelevant for Champions League final
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