Energy price cap will rise to £1,800 from July after spike in gas prices, says expert forecaster
[ad_1] By ANGHARAD CARRICK, BUSINESS NEWS EDITOR Updated: 10:40 EST, 4 March 2026 The energy price cap could rise by more than £150 in the summer if gas prices stay elevated because of conflict in the Middle East, according to an expert forecaster. Cornwall Insight said a typical dual-fuel household will pay £1,801 under its […]
Grocery price inflation rises for the first time in four months in latest blow to households
[ad_1] By JANE DENTON, MONEY REPORTER Updated: 07:10 EST, 3 March 2026 Grocery inflation edged up higher last month, ending four consecutive months of falls in the latest blow to millions of households. Data from market research firm Worldpanel by Numerator shows grocery inflation rose by 4.3 per cent in the four weeks to February 22 […]