
Lower fuel prices help drive inflation down to 2.6%
Economists had expected inflation to fall slightly.
THURSDAY, 30 JULY 2026, 11:52

Economists had expected inflation to fall slightly.

Economists had expected inflation to fall slightly.

The government says the policy will “help with the cost of living and give people the breathing space they need”

Jersey’s government has spent more than £500,000 on its free period product scheme since 2022.

Islington is a snapshot of a trend playing out across inner London, Britain and much of the world.

The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.

As Andy Burnham promises “breathing space” for households, millions are unable to buy items such as clothing, heating and food.

A select committee says it has heard “overwhelming evidence” that rising employment costs are reducing training and job vacancies.

Artificial Intelligence companies make vast claims about their tools replacing human labour – our charts show what’s happening.

President Donald Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on a wide range of Canadian goods in retaliation for what he called “unequal treatment” of US products.

This new round of duties on Canadian goods is fuelling speculation about a potential announcement of new US tariffs on countries across the world.

RMT says it has been in dispute with the rail operator since April, following the rollout of the 810 fleet.

The new prime minister chaired his first cabinet after announcing a cut to VAT on household electricity.

The Swiss chocolate maker adjusts its strategy in response to weaker demand after its price rises.

75% of the world is online, and in many ways it makes all our lives better. But faced with AI slop, misinformation and toxicity, many people are asking: Is there a better way?

Over 100 jobs are at risk after British Sugar announced plans to shut one of its four factories.

Novo Nordisk, the maker of Wegovy and Ozempic, has launched legal action accusing its arch rival Eli Lilly of false advertising.

Passenger Ljubisa Karović was partially sucked out of a cabin window on the Boeing aircraft.

The government says a typical home will save about £45 a year when VAT is cut from 5% to 0%.

Food banks and community larders are warning of an uncertain future.

FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a “mountain” of need over the school holidays.