Cash-strapped Britons target ‘reduced to clear’ food, says Tesco
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s worsening cost-of-living crunch has led to a sharp rise in the number of shoppers looking for “reduced to clear” food, Tesco, Britain’s biggest supermarket group, said on Wednesday.…
Nights in and packed lunches – Britons seek savings to cover energy bills
LONDON (Reuters) – Britons are spending more nights in, taking packed lunches to work and eschewing new clothes and treats to ensure they can cover rising energy bills this autumn and winter,…
One in 5 Britons heading for mortgage pain – think-tank
LONDON (Reuters) – One in five families in Britain will take a financial hit from having to pay more for their mortgages between now and 2024 with about a quarter of the…
With eye on rising energy bills, Britons seek cheaper ways to cook -Kantar
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – Faced with soaring energy bills, Britons are searching for cheaper ways to cook as they try to avoid using their ovens, market researcher Kantar said on…
Old and young Britons honour departed Queen, greet new King
By Stuart McDill LONDON (Reuters) – Elderly British army veterans known as the Chelsea Pensioners honoured Queen Elizabeth in London on Tuesday with a solemn historical rite, while in Northern Ireland a…
Truss Pays Tribute To The Queen, Calls On Britons To Support ‘King Charles III’
Truss Pays Tribute To The Queen, Calls On Britons To Support ‘King Charles III’ Arjun Singh on September 8, 2022 British Prime Minister Liz Truss delivered an address marking the death of…
More cash needed to save Britons from destitution in energy crisis – PM contender Sunak
LONDON – Britain’s energy crisis will push millions into destitution this winter unless the government hands out more cash to help struggling households pay fuel bills, Rishi Sunak, the trailing candidate in…
Half of Britons changing food-buying habits to cope with cost-of-living crunch
By James Davey LONDON – Almost half of Britons are changing what they buy to feed their families as they try to navigate a worsening cost-of-living crisis, according to survey data published…
No pardon for Britons sentenced to death, pro-Russian separatist leader says
LONDON – The leader of the Russian-backed separatist Donetsk region of Ukraine said on Sunday there was no reason to pardon two British nationals who were sentenced to death last week after…
As Britons thank Queen Elizabeth for 70 years, monarchy looks to future
By Michael Holden and Lucy Marks LONDON – While millions watched the Platinum Jubilee festivities to thank Queen Elizabeth and reflect on her 70 years on the British throne, for the monarchy…
More Britons go out shopping and dining ahead of Easter – ONS
LONDON -Britain’s consumers increased visits to retailers and leisure providers in the run-up to the Easter holiday weekend and bookings at restaurants were their strongest in seven months, according to data published…
Britons spend more, go out less in early April
By David Milliken and William Schomberg LONDON -British consumers spent more in early April, partly due to soaring fuel prices, but fewer people left their homes to go to work, shop or…
Poorest Britons suffer biggest pay squeeze
By David Milliken LONDON – Britain’s lowest-paid workers have seen the biggest squeeze on their pay over the past 12 months, according to figures on Tuesday which suggest the cost of living…
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