Figures show sales rose 3.5% in March, the first increase above inflation since early in the crisisHigh street retailers benefited from a jump in consumer spending over the Easter bank holiday weekend, according to industry figures showing an increase in footfall and sales despite the cost of living crisis.Data collected by doorway sensors at thousands of shops across the UK showed footfall increased by 7% compared with Easter 2023 over the four days from Good Friday to Easter Monday, while the...
ABS data shows changes in grocery consumption, prompting concerns over eating habits and the nation’s health Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcastAustralians are buying less fruit and vegetables and consuming less milk, as relentless increases in grocery prices upend eating habits, raising concerns over the nation’s health.Overall, shoppers are buying less of just about everything, with consumption falling from 15.1m tonnes to 14.8m tonnes in 2022-23,...
A video seen by the Associated Press (AP) shows commandos raiding a ship
The security-protected bar of Dairy Milk Wholenut was seen at a Co-op in Codsall in Staffordshire.
Natalie Barr has confronted a senior minister in the Albanese administration about the government's perceived lack of action to tackle the cost of living crisis.
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POSH Pawn star James Constantinou says that even his wealthiest are struggling in the cost of living crisis. The Surrey-based pawnbroker, who features on the Channel 4 show, said people are despera
While the suspense may be over in terms of the presidential primaries, primary season rolls on. Tuesday, it's Pennsylvania's turn. The Keystone State is holding not only presidential primaries but congressional and some statewide primaries as well.
Inflation rose by 3.5 per cent in year to March - up from 3.4 per cent in February. Petrol prices surged by 8.1 per cent over the year as Israel fights hostile attacks. Westpac bank now expecting Reserve Bank to delay interest rates cuts in 2024. READ MORE:
Donald Trump has secured the delegates needed to win the Republican nomination. Joe Biden has secured the delegates needed to win the Democratic nomination.
Most Massachusetts small businesses have at least one open job and say it's been at least somewhat difficult to hire to fill those positions, the latest edition of a survey that's taken the small business community's temperature regularly the last four years.
The Pennsylvania primary election is being held Tuesday. Polls are open