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Aldi has narrowly beaten its rival Lidl to be named the cheapest supermarket of the year, as grocery prices rose by up to 9% over the past 12 months, according to an annual survey.more

Average pay rises are failing to keep up with the rise in the cost of living, the latest official statistics show. more

The increase in electricity prices in Portugal caused by the energy crisis has led to an increased use of fireplaces. Environmental organizations warn against the negative impact of this trend on the natural environment and human health.more

The pandemic has hit Germans financially harder than expected. 43 percent of all households say they have lost income or savings during this time, according to a survey by the Center for European Economic Research (ZEW), accessed by the daily Sueddeutsche Zeitung. As many as one in six households in need of help did not receive it.more

A quarter of Poles expect to have less money left in their wallets after the tax changes, according to a survey conducted by the Randstad Research Institute in cooperation with the Pollster Research Institute.more

The Covid-19 pandemic has increased inequality and poverty in the world: the planet's 10 richest people doubled their fortunes, and the situation of 99 percent. mankind has deteriorated, Oxfam reports today. The organization calls for the taxation of the profits of the super-rich and to allocate them to, inter alia, for vaccines.more

The UK economy surpassed pre-Covid levels for the first time in November after recording stronger-than-expected growth. The Office for National Statistics said gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 0.9% between October and November.more

Inflation is growing not only in Germany and the euro area, but also in Poland, citizens feel its effects. "Poland is now counteracting this strongly" by lowering VAT, writes the daily "Bild" in a text entitled "Why prices will fall in Poland soon".more

The United Kingdom and India began negotiations on a free trade agreement in New Delhi yesterday. It would more than double the trade turnover between the two countries.more

The Netherlands is sinking into debt, risking an economic crisis, the Central Planning Bureau (CPB) warns and criticizes the plans of Prime Minister Mark Rutte's new government.more

The World Bank's forecast for Poland's GDP growth in 2021 is 5.1%, up by 1.3 p.p. from the previous one. - According to today's announcement by the Finance Ministry.more

Poles believe that inflation is much higher than the data of the Central Statistical Office would indicate - according to the United Surveys survey for RMF FM and "Dziennik Gazeta Prawna". According to Poles, the prices of consumer goods and services increased by almost 30 percent during the year.more

Fines will be waived for anyone who submits their self-assessment tax return up to a month after the normal deadline of 31 January.more

It is impossible to know yet how high household energy bills might go after the next review of the price cap, one energy boss has told the BBC.more

The British weekly "Economist" placed Poland on the 6th place in the ranking of countries whose economies have dealt best with the pandemic. The criteria taken into account are the growth of GDP and household income, the condition of the stock exchange, investment expenditure and the state debt.more

The BBC licence fee could be scrapped completely and replaced by a Government grant with viewers paying a subscription fee, similar to Netflix, according to former Culture Secretary John Whittingdale. more

Report says climate crisis and Covid have fuelled demand for plant-based foods, secondhand goods and greener gadgets.more

Consumer spending rises 5.9% compared to 2019 as pandemic prompts lifestyle changes.more

Flatpack furniture specialist Ikea has confirmed it has increased the average price of products in its UK stores by 10% due to rising supply chain costs.more

Millions of families are facing a "year of the squeeze" in 2022, a think tank has warned.more

According to a study by ManpowerGroup, every second company from the banking, finance, insurance and real estate sector wants to hire new employees in Q1 2022. Reductions of jobs are anticipated by 14 percent. organization, while 36 percent. wants to leave the number of employees unchanged.more

The chancellor needs to "get his act together" and provide support for struggling hospitality businesses, the boss of two restaurant chains has said. more

Investec says regulator or government will have to implement ‘mitigating actions’ to soften blow.more

The Bank of England (BoE) announced yesterday that its main interest rate was raised from a record low of 0.1%. to 0.25%, which is a reaction to higher than expected increase in inflation.more

Key industries including transport and healthcare are being hit by staff shortages as the wave of Omicron infections spreads across the UK.more