Andy Burnham cost of living help update as UK shop prices rise at fastest rate for two years

In-store inflation stepped up to 1.5% year on year in August

Decisions on welfare are likely to be delayed into next year

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UK shop prices rise at fastest rate for two years  ITVX

Henry Saker-Clark, Press Association Deputy Business Editor UK shop price inflation swung to its highest level for two years last month, as accelerating food costs pressed on consumer budgets, according to new figures. Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI

UK SHOP price inflation swung to its highest level for two years last month, as accelerating food costs pressed on consumer budgets, according to new figures. Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI boom impacted the supply and cost of electricals. British Re

Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI boom impacted the sector.

Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI boom impacted the sector.

Prices for tech products also increased over the month as chip and memory shortages linked to the AI boom impacted the sector.

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived Thursday in Northern Ireland as part of his summer tour of the United Kingdom, to discuss cost of living, young people priorities and an overall growth agenda. In Northern Ireland for the first time since becoming Prime Minister, Andy Burnham met with the First Minister, Michelle O’N

A key consultation ends today, after a petition calling for free licences for all state pensioners saw support soar

Last year Andy Burnham said spades will be in the ground on the project in Heywood by 2028

For the thousands of Britons who have swapped drizzle for sunshine and the M25 for the A22, British politics remains a pretty curious business.

Will Russian threat derail Andy Burnham’s assault on cost of living?  The Times

Andy Burnham faces a bumper autumn as Parliament prepares to return next week - but insiders say the Prime Minister is determined to confront the tricky issues in his in-tray

UK pensioners could benefit from new TV licence concessions as the government reviews financial support options, including possible changes to Pension Credit eligibility.