All news on the topic: Price rises

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Tourist attraction prices in 1974 show how much expensive days out in UK are now
A trip to tourist attractions such as Madame Tussauds, the Tower of London, Kew Gardens, London Zoo and Westminster Abbey have all become a lot more expensive in real terms in the past 50 years
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Sky, BT and Virgin Media users must beware of important new date to save £179
A dramatic change is coming later this year that could help UK homes save up to £179 off their broadband.
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Beat BT, Sky and Virgin Media with bill-slashing tips from UK broadband expert
All of the UK's biggest broadband suppliers are hiking prices next month but there are ways to slash those bills and beat the increases.
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Costa Coffee hikes prices across thousands of self serve Express machines
The move has affected half of its 12,000 Costa Express counters with the coffee company saying the increased prices "reflect ongoing challenges faced by many retailers"
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Jeremy Hunt loses his rag with BBC host after he's given drag queen nickname
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt got annoyed as BBC Radio 4 Today programme presenter Amol Rajan accused him of failing to do enough to turn around the economy in the Budget
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‘Cheapest pint of Guinness’ for sale to celebrate 100th Cheltenham Gold Cup
The bookmaker behind the ‘World’s Most Expensive Pint of Guinness’ will charge £3.30 for a pint at outlets during the Cheltenham Festival
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Ring doorbell prices to rise next week - but there is a way to beat the increase
From March 11, customers signed up to Ring's Protect Basic Plan will see their subscription cost jump over 40% from £34.99 a year to £49.99
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Greggs 'knocks McDonald's off top spot' as breakfast rolls bring home the bacon
The beloved British bakery chain Greggs claimed it's the country's most popular breakfast spot as it de-thrones McDonald's with its budget coffees and bacon sandwiches
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Virgin O2 customers forced to pay mid-contract price rises or £700 exit fees
Broadband and mobile customers with Virgin Media O2 face inflation-busting mid contract price rises of up to 8.8% this April - the highest of any major operator
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World Trade Organisation chief warns of 'tougher place' for global economy
The head of the World Trade Organization warned on Monday that war, uncertainty and instability are weighing down the global economy and urged the bloc to embrace reform as elections across nearly half the world's population could bring new challenges
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Consumer confidence stalls as shoppers limit spending amid stubborn inflation
GfK's long-running Consumer Confidence Index fell two points to minus 21 in February
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Wine and spirits industry calls on Chancellor to cut alcohol duty at Budget
The Wine and Spirit Trade Association says last year's increases had a "immediate and negative impact" on UK businesses
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Households warned 'disease' will cause price of breakfast staple to soar
Hot weather in southern Europe coupled with disease in Brazil mean the demand for oranges used for juicing could outstrip supply, pushing up prices in UK supermarkets
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Grocery CEO warns of price hikes as he shares real reason behind soaring prices
Metro Inc shoppers should prepare for imminent price hikes as CEO Eric La Fleche announced that a myriad of factors have negatively impacted the company's supply chain
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Quarter of hospitality firms have 'no cash reserves left' as bosses urge tax cut
The joint survey by UKHospitality, the British Beer and Pub Association, British Institute of Innkeeping and Hospitality Ulster revealed the increased cost pressures facing venues across the country
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Millions of broadband and mobile customers hit with up to 8.8% price rises
Under current rules, telecom companies are allowed to increase prices mid-contract in line with inflation, plus up to 3.9% extra on top of this - but Ofcom wants to eventually ban this
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Millions of O2 and Virgin customers to be hit with price hikes of up to 8.8%
Virgin Media customers will see their bills increase by 8.8%, while O2 customers will see the same rise but only on the airtime part of their mobile plan
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Inflation unchanged at 4% beating fears it would rise - what it means for you
CPI inflation is a measure of how the price of goods and services have changed over time - when it is higher, it means costs are rising faster compared to this time last year
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Millions of Sky customers given urgent 30-day warning over major price change
Sky have confirmed that broadband bills will rise by 6.7% from April - but there is a way to avoid paying more. Customers will have only 30 days to switch once they've been alerted of the price hike
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Unilever profits rise to £8.45bn, but boss says performance 'needs to improve'
Profit rise driven by a 6.8% rise in prices over the period while the volume of items sold increased by just 0.2%
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Diners outraged as London restaurant sells scrambled eggs on toast for £58
A posh eatery has left dinners seriously divided with their £58 scrambled egg on toast - one diner described the eye-watering dish as 'basic' but others happily paid the sum
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New cost of retirement as millions will pay 34% more for 'moderate' lifestyle
The new Retirement Living Standards index shows how much money you need in later life to cover basic expenses, as well as luxuries - with the cost of living adding to expectations
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'Cheeky' Nando's increases some prices by up to almost third upsetting lovers
Fans of fast food chicken giant Nando's are feeling the burn after the chain increased its prices to the point where many no longer see the family favourite as an affordable option
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Everything you need to know about TV licence change - and trick to pay less
As the price of a TV licence is set to rise soon, here's everything you need to know including who doesn't need one, how to get them free and if you're entitled to a discount
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BT profits surge due to price increases as ultrafast broadband rollout continues
Allison Kirkby took the helm from previous chief executive Philip Jansen on Thursday, becoming the first female chief of the FTSE 100 firm