United Kingdom

Budget squeeze bites; grocery bills rise

As the IFS £35bn spending squeeze looms before the Budget, grocery inflation sends shoppers hunting deals and pub closures mount; new NHS App prescription alerts could free pharmacy staff from calls and unnecessary collection trips.

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Dining and Drinking

Nearly 300 UK pubs shut by September as operating costs bite—fewer open doors, tighter takings.

Income ↓ -5% Expenses ↑ +5%

Retail

UK grocery inflation hits 2.5% as shoppers chase deals—retail margins face pricier stock and cautious spending.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +5%

Travel and Transportation

Sussex rail trespass racks up delays; Network Rail’s new crackdown targets disruption and a £10m-plus industry bill.

Income ↓ -3% Expenses ↑ +3%

Community and Government

IFS flags £35bn in public-service pressures; Budget uncertainty puts government-funded work on a tighter leash.

Income ↓ -5% Expenses +0%

Health and Medicine

NHS App prescription-ready alerts aim to cut pharmacy calls and wasted trips, easing staff workload.

Income +0% Expenses ↓ -3%

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