Cpi Basket Weights
A tracked prices dataset for our economy coverage: what it measures, where the figures come from and when they were last checked.
Business groups urge Swinney to scrap food
Twenty-three business groups have urged First Minister John Swinney to abandon his proposed cap on essential food prices, calling it ineffective.
Ofgem raises energy price cap by 4% from October
Ofgem will lift the household energy price cap by 4% on 1 October, adding about £60 a year to the typical bill. The move follows rising wholesale gas...
Energy Firms Urge Government Help for Struggling Households
Energy UK calls for a more targeted support scheme to help households in need, as energy prices are expected to rise this winter.
Walmart Sales Growth Slows as US Consumers Feel the Strain
Walmart's sales growth has slowed down due to rising fuel prices and consumer spending pullback
Millennials' Struggle to Buy Homes: Is it Getting Easier?
The path to buying a home has become increasingly difficult for millennials, but there are signs that it may be getting easier. Property prices have...
The Challenge of Pricing AI Services
Companies are struggling to set prices for AI services due to the unpredictable nature of token consumption
UK Inflation Reaches Four-Month High Due to Energy Bill Jump
The UK's inflation rate has risen to 2.9% in the year to July, driven by a sharp increase in energy bills, with gas prices soaring at their fastest...
CMA investigates Trainline, Virgin Atlantic and RED Driving School over 'drip pricing' concerns
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating three companies for allegedly not displaying full prices upfront, a practice known...