Rising UK inflation hits retail sales as households cut back on spending 

New data released by the British Retail Consortium (RBC) has found that UK retailers are seeing the biggest squeeze since the height of the

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Are rising gas prices making electric cars more appealing to consumers? 

Rising inflation means that crude oil prices have now reached $110 per barrel for the first time since 2014. So, as households struggle to

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More people dipping into nest eggs as inflation hits households 

Since the start of the year, inflation has soared. This has led to an increase in consumer debt, and it has also meant more

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Is it safe to use period tracking apps after Roe vs Wade? 

In the wake of the decision to overturn the 1973 Roe vs Wade legal ruling, digital rights groups have warned that women using period

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Teen girls are still not getting the recommended amount of exercise 

Research has shown that, regardless of gender, teenagers who are physically active have better mental and physical health and are more likely to enjoy

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Amazon waits for approval to start drone deliveries for the first time 

Switching to drone deliveries has been on the cards for Amazon for several years. The shopping giant has been promising to launch the service

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Has the Ukraine invasion made food more expensive? 

Inflation is increasing around the world. According to Eurostat, inflation in the Eurozone reached 8.1% in May, up from 7.4% in April – this

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Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies fall in value 

Bitcoin has crashed by nearly 18% recently, crashing to below $24,000. This is the lowest value of the coin since December 2020, and has

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Major infant formula producer restarts operations after four months 

One of America’s largest infant formula plants, Abbott Laboratories, has reopened. The plant closed in February over potential contamination. The plant is now in

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Average credit cards rates predicted to rise to 19% 

Carrying credit card balances can be expensive. Personal finance experts say that it’s one of the biggest obstacles to building wealth. It can make

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