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Opinion | Vuitton. Chanel. Who Cares? Prices and Quality Are Killing Luxury Brands.

Luxury fashion has become excessively expensive while quality has declined.

Currys warn it is 'inevitable' prices will rise as the Budget will cost the company an extra 32 million - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Currys anticipates price increases due to Labour's Budget leading to £32 million in extra costs.
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How McDonald's was involved in almost every major news story in 2024

McDonald's adapted to inflation and backlash with a $5 meal deal, despite price criticisms and health concerns influencing public perception.

This is how much it cost to visit London's biggest attractions 50 years ago

Prices of London attractions have significantly increased over the past 50 years, far exceeding inflation rates.
Popular attractions like Madame Tussauds, Kew Gardens, and London Zoo have experienced price hikes of 500%, 26,566%, and 358% compared to 1974, respectively.

How McDonald's was involved in almost every major news story in 2024

McDonald's adapted to inflation and backlash with a $5 meal deal, despite price criticisms and health concerns influencing public perception.

This is how much it cost to visit London's biggest attractions 50 years ago

Prices of London attractions have significantly increased over the past 50 years, far exceeding inflation rates.
Popular attractions like Madame Tussauds, Kew Gardens, and London Zoo have experienced price hikes of 500%, 26,566%, and 358% compared to 1974, respectively.
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It's not getting any easier for fast-food chains

Fast-food sales are down due to price increases and competition from home cooking and independent restaurants.

The mortgage industry braces for (more) FICO price hikes

Mortgage bankers are frustrated over potential price hikes for FICO scores, viewing it as an exploitation of their position in the market.

Families 'being priced out of health cover' as VHI joins Laya with second price hike at peak renewal time

Families face increased health insurance costs, risking affordability and access.
VHI and Laya Healthcare have both announced significant price hikes this year.
A limited reduction in children's premiums slightly eases the financial burden.
#xbox-game-pass

The Xbox Game Pass Price Hike Just Gave The FTC More Ammo Against Microsoft

Gamers are upset over Xbox Game Pass price hikes and feature removal. FTC concerned about changes aiding their case against Microsoft.

Microsoft is bringing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft is adding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass following recent price hikes, aiming to soften the impact on subscribers.

The Xbox Game Pass Price Hike Just Gave The FTC More Ammo Against Microsoft

Gamers are upset over Xbox Game Pass price hikes and feature removal. FTC concerned about changes aiding their case against Microsoft.

Microsoft is bringing Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass

Microsoft is adding Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III to Xbox Game Pass following recent price hikes, aiming to soften the impact on subscribers.
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Craft brewers' latest challenge: Carbon dioxide shortage

Craft beer manufacturers face CO2 shortage, leading to price hikes and production delays.

Airline prices a 'massive shame' as Leinster fans charged 530 over odds for flights to final

Fans face massive price hikes for flights to attend the Irish province's match at Tottenham Hotspur stadium on May 25.

Why Broadcom may set the future of software licensing

Season 2 of House of the Dragon will only consist of three episodes in June, September, and December.
Broadcom's new subscription model for software licenses is causing significant price hikes for some VMware customers.

Martin Lewis reveals the one simple text that could save you money on your phone bill

Sending a free text to 85075 can help determine if one is out of contract and eligible to switch networks to save money.
Comparison sites offer better deals than going directly to mobile network providers, enabling significant savings.
#streaming-services

Disney Bets On Bundling And Sports To Score Profitability | AdExchanger

Disney+ lost 1.3 million subscribers in Q1 due to price hikes, but average revenue per user is up 9% and operational losses are narrowing
Disney plans to launch a standalone ESPN+ app in August 2025 and hopes to attract subscribers with the full slate of ESPN channels and additional features like ecommerce and sports betting

7 ways to pay less on streaming every month

Streaming service prices have significantly increased over the past few years, with some services experiencing multiple price hikes.
Approximately 25% of American streaming subscribers have canceled at least three services in the past two years.

Disney Bets On Bundling And Sports To Score Profitability | AdExchanger

Disney+ lost 1.3 million subscribers in Q1 due to price hikes, but average revenue per user is up 9% and operational losses are narrowing
Disney plans to launch a standalone ESPN+ app in August 2025 and hopes to attract subscribers with the full slate of ESPN channels and additional features like ecommerce and sports betting

7 ways to pay less on streaming every month

Streaming service prices have significantly increased over the past few years, with some services experiencing multiple price hikes.
Approximately 25% of American streaming subscribers have canceled at least three services in the past two years.
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What to know about January's annual drug price hikes

Drug price hikes this year are more moderate compared to previous years.
Net prices, which take into account rebates and discounts, have been decreasing for about six years now.

AT&T imposes $10 price hike on most of its older unlimited plans

AT&T is increasing prices by $10-20 on older unlimited wireless plans starting August 2024.
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