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Food inflation has hit its highest level in 45 years.

Inflation creep: The price shock facing consumers, businesses and BoE

UK inflation shot up unexpectedly last month as vegetable shortages pushed food prices to their highest rate in more than 45 years, according to official figures. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)
UK inflation shot up unexpectedly last month as vegetable shortages pushed food prices to their highest rate in more than 45 years, according to official figures. (Photo by JUSTIN TALLIS/AFP via Getty Images)

What does high inflation mean? This is what happens when inflation rises

Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze
Surprise jump in February inflation due to salad shortages, food & booze

Shock as inflation rises to 10.4% unexpectedly - what it means

The rise comes after three consecutive months of slowing, driven by dining out and food price rises.
The rise comes after three consecutive months of slowing, driven by dining out and food price rises.

Inflation rate in surprise jump to 10.4% in February

A new study has revealed the top 15 baby names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin which remain popular among parents.
A new study has revealed the top 15 baby names that have ties to Ireland or are of Irish origin which remain popular among parents.

Top 15 most popular Irish baby names

Alcopop bottles Pic: Julianpictures Adobe
Alcopop bottles Pic: Julianpictures Adobe

Alcopops are out of the ONS basket, but we haven't bought one since the Nineties

Britain’s unemployment rate has remained unchanged, but there are further signs of cracks in the jobs market after official figures showed a fall in vacancies and an increase in redundancies.
Britain’s unemployment rate has remained unchanged, but there are further signs of cracks in the jobs market after official figures showed a fall in vacancies and an increase in redundancies.

UK jobs market sees signs of cooling as wages remain under pressure

The UK’s economy returned to growth in January, easing fears of an impending recession ahead of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s spring Budget, official figures have shown.
The UK’s economy returned to growth in January, easing fears of an impending recession ahead of Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s spring Budget, official figures have shown.

UK’s economy returns to growth after rebound in January

Data shows 9 per cent of employees earned below the real living wage of £10.90 per hour.
Data shows 9 per cent of employees earned below the real living wage of £10.90 per hour.

Almost one in ten employees in Scotland earn below real living wage

The proportion of people in Scotland testing positive for Covid-19 rose last week, according to the latest figures.
The proportion of people in Scotland testing positive for Covid-19 rose last week, according to the latest figures.

Coronavirus infection levels rise in weekly update

Census data shows number of people never married rises

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Picture: Jordan Pettitt/PA Wire

UK Government posts surprise budget surplus for January

This week has seen figures released for retail sales on both sides of the Border.
This week has seen figures released for retail sales on both sides of the Border.

Surprise jump in UK retail sales in January but general trend 'one of decline'

Shoppers have been juggling with steep price hikes on many food and household items for months now.
Shoppers have been juggling with steep price hikes on many food and household items for months now.

Analysis: Government faces momentous challenge halving inflation by end of year

Supermarket shoppers will have noticed many everyday items increasing in price several times over the past year.
Supermarket shoppers will have noticed many everyday items increasing in price several times over the past year.

Inflation: 'Fight far from over' as inflation falls but remains in double digits

Scotland’s employment rate has reached a new high, after the latest figures showed a rise in the number of people in work.
Scotland’s employment rate has reached a new high, after the latest figures showed a rise in the number of people in work.

Scotland’s employment rate rises to record high in final three months of 2022

The UK economy recorded zero growth between October and December last year, indicating that the country may have narrowly avoided a recession, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.
The UK economy recorded zero growth between October and December last year, indicating that the country may have narrowly avoided a recession, according to data from the Office for National Statistics.

UK economy narrowly avoids recession

The Bank of England reports that an "economy is in recession when it has two consecutive quarters (i.e. six months) of negative growth."
The Bank of England reports that an "economy is in recession when it has two consecutive quarters (i.e. six months) of negative growth."

What is a recession? Are we in a recession now? Should we be worried?

Top 10 safest places in the UK revealed - is your area on the list?

Total Covid-19 infections in the UK have dropped for the fourth week in a row and are now at a level last seen at the start of autumn 2022, figures show.
Total Covid-19 infections in the UK have dropped for the fourth week in a row and are now at a level last seen at the start of autumn 2022, figures show.

Total Covid infections lowest in four months, though levels rise in children

Happiness appears to be less about money than some people might think (Picture: John Phillips/Getty Images)
Happiness appears to be less about money than some people might think (Picture: John Phillips/Getty Images)

Happiness data suggests pursuit of money might be a big mistake – John McLaren

Nigel the young cotton-top tamarin monkey on mother Florencia’s back at Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston, East Sussex (Credit: Drusillas Zoo Park/SWNS)
Nigel the young cotton-top tamarin monkey on mother Florencia’s back at Drusillas Zoo Park in Alfriston, East Sussex (Credit: Drusillas Zoo Park/SWNS)

Baby monkey saving endangered species and unpopular name ‘Nigel’

UK inflation has fallen for a second month in a row but remains close to a 40-year high.
UK inflation has fallen for a second month in a row but remains close to a 40-year high.

UK inflation falls slightly but remains close to 40-year high

Scotland’s employment rate has reached a new high despite the latest figures showing a small rise in the number of people who are out of work.
Scotland’s employment rate has reached a new high despite the latest figures showing a small rise in the number of people who are out of work.

Record high for Scotland’s employment rate, figures show

Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)
Saving money away for a rainy day might be a good idea given the cost of living crisis (image: Adobe)

Workers would need £49,300 salary to feel financially ‘comfortable’

The figures are at their highest since last summer.
The figures are at their highest since last summer.

Covid Scotland: Infections at highest since last summer

Experts at the ONS said the slight rise in gross domestic product (GDP) was supported by a strong showing by pubs and bars amid a boost from the winter World Cup in Qatar.
Experts at the ONS said the slight rise in gross domestic product (GDP) was supported by a strong showing by pubs and bars amid a boost from the winter World Cup in Qatar.

Recession 'delayed, not cancelled' after UK economy notches up November growth

Covid-19 infections in the UK have jumped to their highest level since the summer, with nearly three million people likely to have had the virus at Christmas.
Covid-19 infections in the UK have jumped to their highest level since the summer, with nearly three million people likely to have had the virus at Christmas.

1 in 25 have Covid in Scotland as figure jumps to highest since last summer

Rishi Sunak has been blamed for the state of the economy.
Rishi Sunak has been blamed for the state of the economy.

Rishi Sunak accused of 'losing control' as economy contracts more than estimated

Flu cases are on the rise
Flu cases are on the rise

Covid-19 and flu infections rising sharply in Scotland and rest of UK

The UK retail sector is now well into the crucial 'golden quarter' for sales.
The UK retail sector is now well into the crucial 'golden quarter' for sales.

Cost of living: Fall in UK sales amid festive countdown 'far from catastrophic'

The Bank of England hikes interest rates for a ninth time in a row to a 14-year high of 3.5%, pressing ahead with efforts to tame inflation
The Bank of England hikes interest rates for a ninth time in a row to a 14-year high of 3.5%, pressing ahead with efforts to tame inflation

Bank of England raises interest rate to 14 year high

The records stretch all the way back to the 1500s, and plenty of surprising Christmas-thmed names were discovered.
The records stretch all the way back to the 1500s, and plenty of surprising Christmas-thmed names were discovered.

Most popular Christmas-themed baby names including Holly and Sprout

Tenants supported by Simon Community Scotland are struggling as bills increase
Tenants supported by Simon Community Scotland are struggling as bills increase

This Giving Tuesday, help us tackle homelessness as the cost of living soars - L...

The proportion of people testing positive for Covid-19 in Scotland continued to fall last week, according to the latest figures.
The proportion of people testing positive for Covid-19 in Scotland continued to fall last week, according to the latest figures.

Covid-19 infection levels fall across Scotland

Brexit has done real damage to the UK economy (Picture: Frank Augstein/WPA pool/Getty Images)
Brexit has done real damage to the UK economy (Picture: Frank Augstein/WPA pool/Getty Images)

UK's economic crisis reveals folly of Brexit. Scexit would be even worse

The outlook for the UK retail sector heading into the crucial festive trading period is looking stormy. Picture: David Mirzoeff/PA Wire
The outlook for the UK retail sector heading into the crucial festive trading period is looking stormy. Picture: David Mirzoeff/PA Wire

'Bleak winter ahead' despite uptick in UK retail sales as Xmas countdown begins

People forced to choose between heating and eating may find their health suffers as a result (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)
People forced to choose between heating and eating may find their health suffers as a result (Picture: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Cost-of-living crisis is making existing health inequalities even worse

Retailers are facing one of their toughest festive seasons ever as inflation and living costs curb growth
Retailers are facing one of their toughest festive seasons ever as inflation and living costs curb growth

UK inflation jumps to 41-year high of 11.1% due to surging energy bills

People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.
People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.

Unemployment rate increases as UK economy heads for recession

Unemployment in Scotland increased slightly last quarter, according to latest figures.
Unemployment in Scotland increased slightly last quarter, according to latest figures.

Unemployment in Scotland rises slightly

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (centre), alongside the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, (centre right) holding his first Cabinet meeting. Picture: Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak (centre), alongside the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, (centre right) holding his first Cabinet meeting. Picture: Stefan Rousseau - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Economy shrinks in 'wake-up call' for Rishi Sunak as recession 'starts'

Weekly earnings for full time employees fell in eight of the last 14 years
Weekly earnings for full time employees fell in eight of the last 14 years

John McLaren: What does the future hold for productivity and pay?

Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween
Consumers are being urged to watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

Watch out for energy-draining ‘vampire’ appliances this Halloween

(Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
(Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)

How much income you would need each year in order to fully retire?

Humza Yousaf urged Scots to get Covid-19 booster jabs
Humza Yousaf urged Scots to get Covid-19 booster jabs

New figures show Covid-19 infections are on the rise in Scotland

A day of action at Holyrood called for more support for Scotland's smallholders - just as price rises of the most basic supermarket items were revealed. PIC: Clem Sandison, Landworkers' Alliance
A day of action at Holyrood called for more support for Scotland's smallholders - just as price rises of the most basic supermarket items were revealed. PIC: Clem Sandison, Landworkers' Alliance

As supermarket basics soar, it's time to take serious stock of Scotland's larder

Food prices have been a contributing factor to rising inflation
Food prices have been a contributing factor to rising inflation

Cost of living crisis: Price of pasta, tea and cooking oil soars

Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.
Covid cases are rising in the UK, new figures reveal, sparking fears of a winter wave of the virus.

UK Covid cases rising - but experts say infections may have peaked

Total Covid-19 infections in the UK have climbed above two million for the first time since July, but levels are not rising in all parts of the country.
Total Covid-19 infections in the UK have climbed above two million for the first time since July, but levels are not rising in all parts of the country.

UK Covid-19 infections hit two million but rate of increase may be slowing

Consumers are being more choosy about the items they put in their shopping baskets. Picture: Greg Macvean
Consumers are being more choosy about the items they put in their shopping baskets. Picture: Greg Macvean

Recession fears mount as UK retail sales fall more than expected

Former Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss and Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt

Chancellor to do ‘whatever necessary’ to bring down debt as borrowing swells

No matter what variety you prefer, a coffee in any form is the only way to start the day
No matter what variety you prefer, a coffee in any form is the only way to start the day

Morning takeaway coffee could become ‘luxury lifestyle decision'

Inflation last month returned to the 40-year high it hit earlier this summer after food prices soared.
Inflation last month returned to the 40-year high it hit earlier this summer after food prices soared.

Rising food prices pushes UK inflation to 10.1 per cent

The Bank of England in the city of London. The latest data means the economy is on track to contract overall in the third quarter
The Bank of England in the city of London. The latest data means the economy is on track to contract overall in the third quarter

UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in August as recession risk rises

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Twenty-five people were injured when a ship tipped over in a dry dock in Leith on Wednesday morning, the Scottish Ambulance Service said.
Twenty-five people were injured when a ship tipped over in a dry dock in Leith on Wednesday morning, the Scottish Ambulance Service said.

33 injured after ship topples over in 'terrifying' incident at Leith dry dock

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak standing at the despatch box. Picture: Roger Harris/UK Parliament/AFP via Getty Images
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak standing at the despatch box. Picture: Roger Harris/UK Parliament/AFP via Getty Images

Sunak paid more than £430k in tax in 2021/22 as returns published

Scottish Parliament handout photo of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon making a statement to Scottish Parliament apologising for Historical Adoption Practices in Scotland where many young women were forced to give their babies up for adoption against their will.
Scottish Parliament handout photo of First Minister Nicola Sturgeon making a statement to Scottish Parliament apologising for Historical Adoption Practices in Scotland where many young women were forced to give their babies up for adoption against their will.

Nicola Sturgeon offers ‘heartfelt’ apology for forced adoptions