Britons face biggest tax rise since 1979, think tank says
By Suban Abdulla LONDON (Reuters) – Britons face the biggest tax-raising drive since the start of former prime minister Margaret Thatcher’s term of office in …
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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, …
Christmas shopping comes early for Britons in grip of cost crunch
By James Davey LONDON (Reuters) – More Britons began their Christmas shopping early this year as they navigate a worsening cost-of-living squeeze by budgeting their …
Two-thirds of Britons to cut festive spending this year – Accenture survey
LONDON (Reuters) – Over two-thirds of British adults are planning to cut back on festive spending this year due to a worsening cost of living …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …