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City workers walk past the Bank of England in London (Photo: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Inflation rises above 2% - what that means for consumers

A police tent in West Park in Wolverhampton following a stabbing.

Watch: Region records highest rate of knife crime offences

Essential food items are predicted to significantly increase by 2030. (Photo credit: Stockfotos-MG - stock.adobe.com/Minerva Studio - stock.adobe.com)

How much essential food items could cost by 2030

John Korchak, Managing Director, Inform Direct

Number of Companies in West Yorkshire Reaches Record High

The UK has entered a recession

UK enters recession as economy shrinks

Dog Food

I’m a pet food expert: avoid these five ingredients in your dog’s food

Inflation dropped to 3.9% in November, the lowest level in more than two years. (Credit: AFP via Getty Images)

Inflation drops to lowest level in more than two years

The UK's inflation rate remained at 6.7% last month despite hopes that a third consecutive dip would be seen, with lower food and drink prices offset by higher petrol and diesel prices. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK inflation remains stagnant at 6.7% despite hopes for another dip

The UK economy shrank by 0.5% in July, prompting more recession fears.

Recession fears as UK economy shrinks by ‘more than expected’ in July

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The 11 areas where property values are rising fastest in North Kirklees

New figures from the census shows how most people are employed in Kirklees.

Revealed: These are the jobs that employ the most people in Kirklees

New figures from the census shows how most people are employed in Kirklees.

Leanne Clarke

Interactive chart shows which supermarkets have biggest price rises

This is the first time inflation has dropped below double digits since August last year - but concerns remain over the rate at which food prices are increasing..

Inflation drops to 8.7%, food costs still high - how it affects you

UK unemployment rate increase - ONS

North Kirklees’ 11 neighbourhoods with the fastest rising house prices.

North Kirklees’ 11 neighbourhoods with the fastest rising house prices

Here are the 13 cheapest places to buy a home in North Kirklees.

The 13 cheapest places to buy a home in North Kirklees

Here are 11 neighbourhoods with the most expensive homes in North Kirklees.

The 11 areas with the highest house prices in North Kirklees

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

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

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

The 11 most up-and-coming areas in North Kirklees according to the census - including Batley, Birstall and Mirfield.

The 11 most up-and-coming areas in North Kirklees according to the census

Census data shows number of people never married rises

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices

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

The 10 poorest neighbourhoods in North Kirklees based on average income include Dewsbury, Batley and Liversedge.

The 10 poorest neighbourhoods in North Kirklees

The 12 richest neighbourhoods in North Kirklees based on average income include Mirfield, Birstall and Cleckheaton.

The 12 richest neighbourhoods in North Kirklees

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’

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 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

Whether you’re planning to start a family or welcoming a new addition this Christmas, here’s a list of the most popular festive-themed baby names for inspiration

Sophie Wills

People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.

Unemployment rate increases as UK economy heads for recession

The figures come as part of a more detailed set of results from the snapshot of England and Wales captured in March last year.

The most deprived areas of Kirklees revealed in latest census results

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

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

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

New research has revealed the UK areas where house prices have increased - and dropped - the most in the past 10 years.

The UK areas where house prices have increased the most since 2012

Four out of five British consumers have ditched well-known brands for cheaper alternatives.

Survey shows consumers ditch well-known brands for cheaper alternatives

Worry over how to make ends meet is widespread among households

As living costs keep rising - so does anxiety for a huge number of people...

Covid-19 infections have risen again in Kirklees

Latest figures show one in 45 people in Kirklees have Covid as infections rise

CPI: inflation rose to a new record high of 9.1% in May 2022

20 items with the biggest price rises as inflation hits new record

Love Island contestants will wear pre-loved clothes this season

Love Island embraces pre-loved fashion - how to help the planet and save cash

Star Wars Day: The franchise's influence on baby names

A shopper wearing a protective face covering to combat the spread of the coronavirus, chooses items off the shelves of an Asda supermarket in London on December 14, 2020. - With just over two weeks to go until Britain leaves the EU single market, preparations have been stepped up as fears grow about the impact of customs checks and congested ports. Concern is rising over the supply of perishable fresh fruit and vegetables, much of which is imported from EU countries. (Photo by Daniel LEAL / AFP) (Photo by DANIEL LEAL/AFP via Getty Images)

Asda axes Smart Price range in product shake-up launching legal clash with Waitr...

The median house price hit £170,000 in Kirklees in the year to June

Revealed: The most expensive areas to buy a house in Kirklees

Martin Lewis is urging people to check their mobile phone contract to see if they are overpaying (Photo: ITV)

Simple Martin Lewis tip could save mobile users hundreds on bills per year

Affected customers will see their phone and broadband bills go up by an extra £3.50 per month (Photo: Shutterstock)

BT customers face 9% price hike from March amid cost of living crisis

Escape the gym and get out into the great outdoors on one of these inspiring Leeds running routes (Photo: Shutterstock)

How to look after your mental health this winter

Have you looked up your name on Urban Dictionary? (Photo: Shutterstock)

New Urban Dictionary ‘name meaning’ Instagram trend explained - and how to take ... Rhona Shennan

Figures have revealed the gender pay gap in Kirklees

Gender pay gap means Kirklees women work more than a month per year for free

New data has revealed the most popular baby names in Kirklees

Muhammad, Ava and Ivy revealed as most popular baby names in Kirklees

This map shows the most popular baby name choices in every area of England and W...

RPI inflation has reached 3.8% in the year to July 2021 (Photo: Getty Images)

Train fares could increase by 4.8% next year in biggest rise in a decade

Children at Diamond Wood Community Academy, Ravensthorpe, with their floral-themed display

Dewsbury school named regional winner of maths competition

The NHS is set to launch Long Covid services for children and young people in England (Photo: Shutterstock)

NHS to launch Long Covid services for children and young people in England

Covid-19 cases in the community have surged by 76.5 per cent in one week in England (Photo: Getty Images)

Covid cases surge by 76.5% in 1 week as 21 June lockdown end date looms

One in five people in Britain no longer social distancing when mixing households...

Victoria Pearson, a partner at Perrys Chartered Accountants,

Working from home? Here’s what you need to know about claiming expenses

One in nine adults in Calderdale and Kirklees do not use the internet

One in nine adults in Calderdale and Kirklees do not use the internet