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There’s an opportunity for the UK in semiconductors
The country has lagged behind on manufacturing but a fast-expanding sector offers a way forwardFinancial Times - 3h -
UK inflation is up for second month in a row - will prices keep rising?
Inflation has hit its highest level for eight months, will prices continue to rise at a faster rate?BBC News - 4h -
UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November
Figure cements expectations Bank of England will hold interest rates steady on ThursdayFinancial Times - 10h -
UK inflation rises to 2.6% in November, in line with expectations
UK inflation data comes after wage growth quashed any last expectation for a final 2024 rate cut from the Bank of England.CNBC - 11h -
London rents rise at record 11.6%
Landlords in the capital have been passing on higher costs to tenants amid a shortage of propertiesFinancial Times - 6h -
Why are prices rising in the UK?
The rate at which prices are rising remains higher than the Bank of England's 2% inflation target.BBC News - 9h -
Jon Thompson to quit as HS2 chair as price of UK rail project soars
Government announcement comes hours after FT reported cost of high-speed line had risen by another £9bnFinancial Times - 23h -
The rise of Mother Christmas: why has Santa Claus suddenly been sidelined?
Mrs Claus is replacing Santa in many UK grottos this year. Is this another sign of the dreaded ‘wokification’ of the holiday – or just a fun modern update?. Name: Mother Christmas.. Age: The ...The Guardian - 1d -
Why the UK plans to water down electric vehicle rules
With carmakers criticising sales quotas, ministers intend to boost funding for chargers to tackle sluggish demandFinancial Times - 3d -
Why UK private sector train operators are in no hurry to step down from driver’s cab
Flurry of recent open access applications could be a sign companies think the rules could become less favourableFinancial Times - 5d -
Toy prices could rise from Trump's planned tariffs, experts predict
President-elect Donald Trump's promise to impose tariffs could cause toy prices to increase, as 85% of those sold in the U.S. are imported from China. NPR chief economics correspondent Scott ...CBS News - 5d -
Egg prices may soon 'flirt with record highs,' supplier says. Here's why.
It’s déjà vu for grocery shoppers, as the price of those Grade A eggs has spiked in recent months, just two years after egg prices soared to record highs.NBC News - 5d -
Egg prices may soon ‘flirt with record highs,' supplier says. Here's why
Egg prices are spiking again due to a bird flu outbreak and high consumer demand.CNBC - 6d -
Why a rate cut? Fed’s favorite price gauge likely to show tamer ‘core’ inflation.
Armed with consumer and wholesale inflation reports, Wall Street economists predict the Federal Reserve’s favorite price gauge will show just a mild increase in November and justify an ...MarketWatch - 6d -
YouTube TV introduces price hike
YouTube TV is raising the price of a subscription. The streamer said it will hike the monthly price of a base plan by up to $82.99, representing a double-digit increase amid what the company said ...The Hill - 6d -
Weekly Jobless Claims Rise Unexpectedly
New unemployment claims for the week ending December 7 totaled 242,000, higher than economists’ forecasts of 220,000.Inc. - 6d -
Gold Prices to Rise More Modestly in 2025
The World Gold Council said that if the economy performs according to market-consensus expectations, gold prices should rise at a more measured pace than this year.The Wall Street Journal - 6d -
Currys says price rises 'inevitable' after Budget
The retailer says it had not planned for the full impact of recent changes to tax and other government policy.BBC News - 6d -
Blue States are Unaffordable. The Price Will be Political.
Americans are fleeing unaffordable blue states — and they’re taking the Electoral College with them.The New York Times - 6d -
UK property asking prices set to rise by 4% in 2025
Average mortgage rates are also predicted to fall to around 4% by the end of next year, says Rightmove.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Why are prices still stubbornly high?
The annual inflation rate in the U.S. ticked up slightly in November. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index for all items rose 2.7% in the past year, which was in ...CBS News - 6d -
Inflation is rising again: Why you should invest in gold now
The right gold investing strategy could pay off now that inflation is ticking back up again. Here's why.CBS News - 6d -
Coffee price surges to highest on record
Coffee drinkers are set to feel the pinch from high prices after crops got hit by drought and heavy rainfall.BBC News - Dec. 11 -
Why some credit card APRs are rising even after the Fed slashed interest rates
Most credit cards have a variable rate with a direct connection to the Federal Reserve’s benchmark.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Coffee drinkers face price rises as costs on global markets hit record high
Price for arabica beans tops $3.44 a pound, while cost of robusta beans almost doubles this year. Your morning caffeine hit could become even pricier in the new year after the cost of coffee ...The Guardian - Dec. 10 -
Students priced out of London as rents rise faster than loans
Pressure on government to take action over the ‘cost of learning crisis’ in the UK capitalFinancial Times - Dec. 10 -
Human-elephant conflict is on the rise in Thailand
A group of U.S. and Thai scientists is developing groundbreaking solutions to try and stem the growing human-elephant conflict in Thailand.CBS News - Dec. 8 -
Tesla’s stock closes at highest price in nearly 3 years. Here’s why it can keep going.
Tesla shares powered to their highest close in years on Friday, and BofA Securities recently laid out reasons why they can continue to rally.MarketWatch - Dec. 6 -
Yes, Chipotle is raising menu prices again: Here's why
The cost of your burrito bowl is going up. Chipotle has raised menu prices for the first time in over a year.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Fancy Pajamas Worth the Price of Shipping
Pajama sets from small European labels have for some become stylish souvenirs that signal their discerning taste.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
UK businesses expect lower margins and higher prices after Budget
Survey finds 54% of companies plan to raise prices in 2025 after national insurance increaseFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Vodafone boss says prices won't rise after Three 'mega-merger'
The deal, which creates the UK's biggest mobile network, has had to overcome competition concerns.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin Price Surges to a Milestone: $100,000
The price of a single Bitcoin rose to six figures for the first time, an extraordinary level for a 16-year-old cryptocurrency once dismissed as a sideshow.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Welsh tuition fees to rise by nearly £300 a year
The rise is in line with an increase in England and is the second time fees have gone up in a year.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
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Cooper Flagg Is on a Different Level. But the Competition Is Rising.
The Duke basketball phenom remains at the head of the class, but a flashy point guard from B.Y.U. is gaining attention.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Microsoft faces £1bn class action case in UK over software prices
It is alleged the tech giant overcharged companies for its Window Server software, used in cloud computing.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Teacher's pay rise simply impossible, says minister
Paul Givan tells assembly members that the teaching unions have asked for a 13.5% rise in 2024-25.BBC News - Dec. 3 -
Here's what the rise of homeowners associations means for buyers
Homeowners associations, or HOAs, are becoming more common. The biggest complaint among current owners is the cost, report finds.CNBC - Dec. 2
