AI Boom to Drive Up UK Mobile Phone Prices in 2026
Brits face paying significantly more for new phones in 2026 due to soaring AI demand for memory. Experts warn of a 40-50% price hike for components. Read more.
Brits face paying significantly more for new phones in 2026 due to soaring AI demand for memory. Experts warn of a 40-50% price hike for components. Read more.
McDonald's has scrapped its classic £5 meal deal, replacing it with a £5.59 'Meal Deal Plus'. Angry customers threaten to boycott and switch to KFC over the price hike.
UK house prices surged by £9,893 on average in January, the biggest monthly rise in a decade. Experts say seller confidence is rebounding, but warn against over-optimism.
Consumers are urged to switch from major providers like BT and EE as inflation-busting price rises of up to £48 a year loom. Uswitch expert reveals how to save over £200.
Center Parcs faces backlash after raising its dog accommodation fee by £40 to £129. Holidaymakers say it's cheaper to use kennels. Read the full story and customer reactions.
UK households face higher bills as 11 tax changes take effect in 2026, from alcohol duty to council tax hikes. Discover the key dates and costs.
BT and EE are moving out-of-contract customers to a new 'pounds and pence' price rise structure, adding £4 monthly from 1 March. Experts warn it hits low-bill users hardest.
Santander is raising monthly charges on key current accounts. Financial experts analyse if it's still worth it and advise customers to consider switching banks.
Katie Price opens up about her recent weight loss, denying using injections and explaining it's due to recovering from IVF and a foot injury. Her family has expressed concern.
Two family-owned Devon holiday parks, Ladram Bay and Castle Brake, are undergoing a £1.3m winter refurbishment. The investment includes new holiday homes, upgraded facilities, and a new static caravan area, ready for reopening on March 6, 2026. Discover t
Birmingham City Council plans a 4.8% rent rise for social housing to fund repairs and meet government standards. The increase, set for discussion on January 20, aims to tackle a backlog of maintenance issues.
Diageo increases Guinness price by 4p from April 1, sparking warnings a pint could soon cost £10 in English pubs. Pub landlord criticises 'slap in the face' amid wider cost pressures.
The wholesale price of a pint of Guinness is set to increase by 5.2% from April 1. Diageo, which also makes Smirnoff, blames rising business costs. Read the full details.
Gold and silver prices have surged to unprecedented levels. Experts cite geopolitical risks and a criminal probe into the Fed Chair as key drivers, with $5,000 gold now a near-term possibility.
Greggs has increased the price of its iconic sausage roll, blaming weight-loss injections. Customers slam the 'unfair' move as costs soar over 30% since 2022.
UK landlords warn of rent rises as Chancellor Rachel Reeves' two-point tax hike on property income, set for April 2027, adds an average £2,500 to annual bills. Industry voices react.
Six affluent London and South East authorities can increase council tax by more than 5% for two years without a local vote. Residents face steep hikes as funding shifts to deprived areas.
Gladiators star Jodie Ounsley will complete the Yorkshire Three Peaks climb her father died on, carrying 56kg for his years. She raises funds for deaf children's charity.
Katie Price and boyfriend JJ Slater have reportedly ended their two-year relationship. The former glamour model hinted at being single on her podcast. Read the full story.
A shopper's TikTok video reveals Cadbury Mini Eggs priced at £6.20 in Tesco, sparking outrage. Discover why cocoa costs are driving chocolate prices up.
Tesco customers are outraged after discovering the Easter treat Cadbury Mini Eggs priced at £6.20. With a Clubcard, it's £5.40, sparking fury online. Read the full story.
Asda pledges to drop prices of everyday essentials below Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons loyalty card rates. Over 2,300 products are now cheaper to help families post-Christmas.
Millions of Sky Mobile users must act within 30 days to avoid a £1.50 monthly bill increase. The change takes effect from February 14. Expert advice on your rights.
Seven major household bills are increasing for Brits in 2026, including council tax, energy, and broadband. Discover the full list and how it impacts your finances.
Pub bosses warn of devastating closures as business rates threaten £150m blow. Industry leaders urge the government for a 'fast solution' after crisis talks. Read the full story.
Shoppers are outraged as Waitrose charges £17 for a 1kg bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs. Prices have soared 46% since 2023. See the full story and price comparisons here.
Ali and Steph from Hackney, both carrying the BRCA2 gene, are taking on a marathon hike for Macmillan Cancer Support after the charity aided Steph's breast cancer journey. Their story highlights vital support services.
Hyperoptic increases in-contract broadband prices by up to £4 per month from April, abandoning its 'no mid-contract rise' pledge. Discover what it means for 400,000 UK customers.
UK households who stocked up for Christmas face a post-festive squeeze as food inflation jumped to 3.3% in December. Experts warn of persistent pressure despite supermarket price wars. Read more.
Sky Mobile announces a £1.50 monthly increase for most data plans from February 14, marking its first mid-contract rise in over seven years. Find out who is exempt and how to beat the hike.