Inflation
Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
Higher energy bills drove UK inflation up to 2.9% in the year to July, the highest level in four months, according to new figures.
Inflation
Global borrowing costs hit fresh highs over oil, AI and inflation concerns
Long-term borrowing costs across some of the word's biggest economies hit fresh highs because of concerns over inflation.
Inflation
NI saw largest rise in disposable income of any UK region
Real disposable income per person in Northern Ireland rose by 4.1% in 2024, the biggest rise of any UK region, new figures suggest.
Inflation
Struggling households need more help with bills, energy industry says
Higher energy bills this winter mean the government should step in to provide more help for households most in need.
