Consumers continue to feel the effects of inflation on their finances. In February, the Consumer Price Index, which tracks the cost of consumer goods and services, showed a rise of 2.4% over the past 12 months. And according to another world policy organization, the US war with Iran and its effects on the price of … Read more
Food price rises could hit 9% in the UK this year, even if the strait of Hormuz opens in the next few weeks, figures suggest, as the Iran war raises energy prices. The Food and Drink Association, which represents 12,000 food and drink producers, has predicted that prices will rise by “at least” 9% by … Read more
If OpenAI is going to float this year, it must sink in its business model. The wow factor surrounding the American company – the poster child of the boom in the AI industry that has sparked fears of the stock market – has been established for a long time, but when will the profits come? … Read more
Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reveal the National Pension currently provides an average income for 13.2 million adults across the country. This payment is available to those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for men and women, and have made at least 10 … Read more
Item 1 of 5 Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo [1/5]Shoppers walk along Regent Street in London, Britain, May 15, 2025. REUTERS/Maja Smiejkowska/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rightsopens a new tab UK GDP confirmed at +0.1% in Q4 The Iran war is expected to be a major concern … Read more
Item 1 of 2 A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. China Daily via REUTERS/File Photo [1/2]A worker works on the Nio electric vehicle production line at the JAC-NIO production plant in Hefei, Anhui province, China August 28, 2022. … Read more
The company ranked No. 1 in microwave sales in 19 European countries by 2025, according to Euromonitor. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced that it has once again confirmed its position as Europe’s No. 1 brand. 1 selling microwave, marking eleven consecutive years at the top of the segment.1 According to the market intelligence firm … Read more
Mickey Lyons is waiting to book his next vacation – at least until the prices drop. “I can’t believe I’m saying this,” said the 53-year-old Detroit resident. “But I’m thinking of driving across the border to Windsor, Ontario, and taking a 12-hour train ride to Montreal rather than deal with the airport hassles.” Lyons is … Read more