Britain leads Europe in eliminating plastic waste at supermarkets, but campaigners warn that the situation is still abysmal. More than 130 retailers across 13 European countries were quizzed in thre… [+243 chars]
More than a fifth of households in Great Britain say they are struggling to make ends meet as the price of the weekly grocery shop rises 7%, the highest level of inflation in 13 years. Nine in 10 pe… [+2515 chars]
The digital travails of a man called Chris Paphides, narrated in a series of poignant posts by his son Pete on social media this week, are a parable for our times. On arriving at the Greek Cathedra… [+8063 chars]
Passengers at Manchester Airport have reported facing long queues and baggage issues this morning amid 'absolute and complete chaos'. Several travellers voiced their frustrations on social media, w… [+4628 chars]
The owner of Wagamama, Frankie & Bennys and Chiquito expects food and drink inflation to reach as much as 10% this year, double the rate predicted just two months ago, as the war in Ukraine disru… [+2011 chars]
Why has the dollar strengthened? In part it is because Americas central bank has raised interest rates several times and is expected to do more of the same but its also because in times of crisis and… [+2051 chars]
Fascist fashion items can help promote and provide funds for extremist groups. In some instances, it appears, their sale relies upon key services provided by prominent businesses that have policies a… [+25763 chars]
Qatar is willing to help the UK with its cost of living crisis, the country's energy minister has said - but he also criticised western countries who spent years "demonising oil and gas companies". … [+2465 chars]
David Alexander The latest data shows that average property prices in Scotland have increased by 20% since the start of the pandemic, but how much longer can growth go on for? Analysis of the lates… [+2996 chars]
Consumers should pore over their outgoings item by item as they look to trim their spending and ease the pain of the cost-of-living crisis, Martin Lewis has said. The Money Saving Expert founder sai… [+1446 chars]
Dame Esther Rantzen has called on ministers to stop elderly people being forced to pay to park their cars using an app. The broadcaster said many were put off leaving their homes because they were u… [+12064 chars]
Just as with the last two model generations of 308, the SW version gets a longer wheelbase than the hatchback; although this time, its only 55mm longer, which is about half of the hike that older ver… [+1541 chars]
