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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.
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

Boroughs across Greater Manchester with the biggest reductions in deprivation, according to the Census Credit: SakhanPhotography - stock.adobe.
Boroughs across Greater Manchester with the biggest reductions in deprivation, according to the Census Credit: SakhanPhotography - stock.adobe.

Where Census says deprivation has fallen most in Greater Manchester

Census data shows number of people never married rises

The proportion of households in Piccadilly and Ancoats that were not deprived rose from 36.6% to 65.2% between 2011 and 2021, the third-biggest increase of any neighbourhood in England. Photo: Google Maps
The proportion of households in Piccadilly and Ancoats that were not deprived rose from 36.6% to 65.2% between 2011 and 2021, the third-biggest increase of any neighbourhood in England. Photo: Google Maps

Manchester’s 10 most up-and-coming areas according to the Census

Tobacco duty set to rise causing a jump in cigarette prices

Bolton ranks as the third most dangerous city centre in the UK, according to ONS data analysed by Get Licensed. Credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images
Bolton ranks as the third most dangerous city centre in the UK, according to ONS data analysed by Get Licensed. Credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images

3 Greater Manchester boroughs named among UK’s most dangerous places

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

Clayton Vale is Manchester’s least well off neighbourhood, with an average total household income of £26,400 per year. Photo: Google
Clayton Vale is Manchester’s least well off neighbourhood, with an average total household income of £26,400 per year. Photo: Google

The 10 poorest neighbourhoods in Manchester according to ONS data

Manchester’s least-deprived area is Castlefield and Deansgate, where 72.9% of households are not deprived. This is also the highest ranking of any area in England. Photo: Marketing Manchester
Manchester’s least-deprived area is Castlefield and Deansgate, where 72.9% of households are not deprived. This is also the highest ranking of any area in England. Photo: Marketing Manchester

These are the 10 richest neighbourhoods in Manchester, the ONS says

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)
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)
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’

Excess deaths in 2022 rose across Greater Manchester compared to the five-year pre-Covid average. Photo: AdobeStock
Excess deaths in 2022 rose across Greater Manchester compared to the five-year pre-Covid average. Photo: AdobeStock

More winter deaths in 2022 than pre-Covid years, Manchester data shows

The records stretch all the way back to the 1500s, and plenty of surprising Christmas-thmed names were discovered.
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

People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.
People walk near the Job Centre in Westminster.

Unemployment rate increases as UK economy heads for recession

Manchester skyline Credit: We Love MCR
Manchester skyline Credit: We Love MCR

Five most deprived areas in Manchester, according to the Census 2021

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

More drug deaths recorded in Manchester last year

The latest Covid-19 infection statistics show cases are still rising across Greater Manchester. Photo: AdobeStock
The latest Covid-19 infection statistics show cases are still rising across Greater Manchester. Photo: AdobeStock

Covid-19 infection rates continuing to rise across Greater Manchester

Covid-19 infection rates are continuing to rise across Greater Manchester. Photo: AdobeStock
Covid-19 infection rates are continuing to rise across Greater Manchester. Photo: AdobeStock

Covid-19: infection rates continue to rise across Greater Manchester

The price of houses is on the rise
The price of houses is on the rise

Manchester house prices 2022: how much have they risen?

This is what coronavirus looks like. Picture: Shutterstock
This is what coronavirus looks like. Picture: Shutterstock

The latest Covid-19 infection rates figures for Greater Manchester

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

Vicky Rushbrook-Naylor from Standish is battling Long Covid
Vicky Rushbrook-Naylor from Standish is battling Long Covid

Campaigners and sufferers demand action on Long Covid from Government

Love Island contestants will wear pre-loved clothes this season
Love Island contestants will wear pre-loved clothes this season

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

The 10 most popular baby girl names are revealed (Getty Images)
The 10 most popular baby girl names are revealed (Getty Images)

Most popular baby names in Greater Manchester

Energy prices drove record high inflation in April - but plenty of other goods and services are seeing massive price rises.
Energy prices drove record high inflation in April - but plenty of other goods and services are seeing massive price rises.

Cost of living crisis and 9% inflation hitting the region’s businesses

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

Data has revealed how many people across Greater Manchester are thought to have had Covid-19 recently. Photo: AdobeStock
Data has revealed how many people across Greater Manchester are thought to have had Covid-19 recently. Photo: AdobeStock

How many people across Greater Manchester have Covid-19?

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)
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...

Thousands of excess deaths were recorded in Greater Manchester last year
Thousands of excess deaths were recorded in Greater Manchester last year

Why did more people across Greater Manchester die last year?

The areas of Manchester where it is cheapest to buy a house have been revealed
The areas of Manchester where it is cheapest to buy a house have been revealed

Manchester’s cheapest areas for buying a house revealed

Prices are rising in some areas
Prices are rising in some areas

Manchester’s five big property hotspots where prices are soaring

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

The most dangerous areas for crime - how safe is Manchester?

Escape the gym and get out into the great outdoors on one of these inspiring Leeds running routes (Photo: Shutterstock)
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)
Have you looked up your name on Urban Dictionary? (Photo: Shutterstock)

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