Hikes in National Insurance contributions (NICs) and the minimum wage were contributing to shoppers paying more for their food, the Bank said – and warned the situation will likely get worse. Food inflation hit 4.5 per cent in June, higher than economists had predicted in May, and is predicted to rise to 5.5 per cent next month.Continue reading “Rachel Reeves’ NI Tax Raid Could Increase Food Prices As Autumn Approaches”
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A ‘Dystopian’ Apartment Block With 20,000 Residents Who Never Leave
One of the biggest apartment complexes in China is home to thousands of people, and because of its excellent amenities, its occupants never really have to leave. Because you want it to be as flawless as possible, finding the appropriate location to live might be challenging. You want to be sure that it’s inexpensive, convenientContinue reading “A ‘Dystopian’ Apartment Block With 20,000 Residents Who Never Leave”
UK economy Is ‘Turning A Corner’, Says Rishi Sunak
Britain is out of recession after official figures showed the economy ‘going gangbusters’ in the first quarter of the year. The GDP rebounded from its decline at the end of 2023 and increased by 0.6% in the first three months of 2024, quicker than anticipated. A recession is defined as two consecutive quarters of contraction.Continue reading “UK economy Is ‘Turning A Corner’, Says Rishi Sunak”
Labour Considers Banning Teenagers From Buying Energy Drinks
Labour is considering ideas to prohibit the sale of energy drinks to under-16-year-olds. Concerns over the effects on children’s health and education have led to consideration of a clampdown. The beverages may include a significant amount of sugar in addition to high caffeine content. Excessive intake by youngsters has been linked in studies to headaches,Continue reading “Labour Considers Banning Teenagers From Buying Energy Drinks”
Self-Checkouts At Supermarkets Make Shoppers Less Loyal, As They Feel Abandoned To Do Everything Themselves
Self-checkouts at supermarkets can make customers less loyal to the store, a new study has revealed. Over the years, the majority of UK branches have implemented self-checkouts, claiming that they are simpler, faster, and less expensive. Although shoppers are increasingly drawn to the efficiency they offer, it comes at the cost of a personal touch,Continue reading “Self-Checkouts At Supermarkets Make Shoppers Less Loyal, As They Feel Abandoned To Do Everything Themselves”
Is Mick Grinch Going To Ruin Your Christmas?
Rail travellers face another festive season of disarray after the RMT voted for a further six-month strike mandate. It paves the way for the union’s boss Mick Lynch to target a second Christmas and New Year with strikes. The RMT sparked outrage last year by ordering several walkouts in December and January in a bidContinue reading “Is Mick Grinch Going To Ruin Your Christmas?”
Are You Paying A Premium For Your Essentials?
It was revealed that supermarkets are charging up to 100 per cent more than competitors for the same item from Mr Kipling cakes to Pizza Express pizzas. Other products found to have large price differences between retailers, such as Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Asda, include Nescafe coffee jars and Cadbury mini rolls. The data puts theContinue reading “Are You Paying A Premium For Your Essentials?”
It’s Imperative That The Floundering Tories Find A Purpose
It hardly needs saying, but this has been another depressing week for the Conservative Party. More catastrophic economic news, more policy bloopers, more self-inflicted wounds, all conveying a distinct impression that the government is running out of both ideas and steam. True, the Bank of England’s inability in handling inflation is entirely to blame forContinue reading “It’s Imperative That The Floundering Tories Find A Purpose”
There Is A Feeling Among Shoppers That Supermarket Giants Are Taking Advantage Of Them
Two in three shoppers feel ripped off because supermarket colossi are charging much higher prices in their small convenience stores. The figures come from Which? amid new research demonstrating that trust in supermarkets has fallen to a nine-year low. The supermarkets typically charge more for the same product sold through their smaller convenience stores, suchContinue reading “There Is A Feeling Among Shoppers That Supermarket Giants Are Taking Advantage Of Them”
Fruit And Vegetables Are Now Rationed At Tesco And Aldi
Empty red pepper shelves in Aldi in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, on Wednesday morning Tesco became the fourth UK supermarket to ration fruit and vegetables, and the UK’s largest retailer has introduced a buying limit of three items per customer on tomatoes, peppers and cucumbers. Hours before Aldi followed competitors Asda and Morrisons by imposing customerContinue reading “Fruit And Vegetables Are Now Rationed At Tesco And Aldi”
THE MONTHLY MOSQUITO 