02-05-2024 06:00 via ft.com

UK households cut back on beer, meat and domestic appliances after prices surge

FT analysis of official data points to impact of cost of living crisis on consumption
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UK government set to pay billions to victims in blood scandal
Building society launches new mortgage range aimed at foreign nationals working in the UK
Building society launches new mortgage range aimed at foreign nationals working in the UK
Credit card spending spirals with surge in use for essentials - including mortgages
Credit card spending spirals with surge in use for essentials - including mortgages
Pensions expert names one simple rule that ensures your drawdown savings last for life
Pensions expert names one simple rule that ensures your drawdown savings last for life
Cost-of-living crisis means one in four young people can't afford to leave parents' house
Cost-of-living crisis means one in four young people can't afford to leave parents' house
Labour capital gains tax raid warning: experts say sell this asset before Starmer CGT hike
Labour capital gains tax raid warning: experts say sell this asset before Starmer CGT hike
May half-term holiday deals: Cheap food and activities for all the family
May half-term holiday deals: Cheap food and activities for all the family
State pensioners urged to check payments as £470m lost to National Insurance errors
State pensioners urged to check payments as £470m lost to National Insurance errors
Interest bill shock awaits home buyers opting for ultra-long mortgages
Interest bill shock awaits home buyers opting for ultra-long mortgages
Surge in fake bill scams – Bank issues warning to be vigilant
Surge in fake bill scams – Bank issues warning to be vigilant
Brits could be 'sleepwalking into an avoidable tax bill' - how can you avoid it?
Brits could be 'sleepwalking into an avoidable tax bill' - how can you avoid it?
Nationwide doubles personal loan cap to £50,000 to help fund home improvements
Nationwide doubles personal loan cap to £50,000 to help fund home improvements
WASPI boost as demands backed by huge number of MPs
WASPI boost as demands backed by huge number of MPs
The high cost of living has turned the UK into a 'nation of savers'
The high cost of living has turned the UK into a 'nation of savers'
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