With prices rising at the fastest rate in 40 years and household budgets coming under pressure, retailers are revamping loyalty programmes.
Inflation in America is far from dead – it is still running around four decade highs and no one knows where it will settle – but there are signs the pace at which it has been rising may now be moderating, bringing some relief to hard-pressed households.
A High Court challenge has been brought against a decision by An Bord Pleanála that a Dublin property owner must pay a vacant site levy of over €364,000.