Why essentials like eggs, bread and milk cost so much more now
'Six eggs used to be £1' - why everyday essentials cost so much more now3 hours agoPhil Leake,Data journalist,Jennifer Meierhans,Business reporterandRachel Clun,Business reporterGetty ImagesMany of us have been buying the…
Heatwave: Ice cream prices soar at Welsh coastal hotspots
Temperatures are rising - and so are ice cream pricesGetty ImagesTemperatures are rising and so is the price of ice cream, with one north Wales town charging an average of…
The Castleford designer outlet with Leeds in its new name
Skip to contentBritish Broadcasting CorporationHomeNewsSportBusinessTechnologyHealthCultureArtsTravelEarthAudioVideoLiveSite searchThe Leeds designer outlet that's 15 miles from LeedsMore on this story.19 hours agoFrasers GroupLeedsRetailingShoppingCastleford
Time and again: How consumer frenzies have a rich history
This day last week thousands of people in cities around the world – including Dublin – lined up to get their hands on a highly-coveted item. Some had camped for…
Why are Ireland’s electricity prices the EU’s highest?
The European Union's statistical agency confirmed earlier this month that Ireland had the highest electricity prices of any EU member state for the second half of 2025. According to the…
UK borrows more than expected amid Iran war challenges
Britain's public finances showed a bigger-than-expected shortfall of £24.3 billion last month, the second-highest borrowing for April on record, official figures showed today. A Reuters poll of economists had pointed…
Richemont beats Q4 sales forecast despite Middle East hit
Cartier-owner Richemont has today reported better than expected fourth-quarter revenue, as a fall in Middle East sales was offset by strong demand in other regions like the US and Asia.…