https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-41750430.html
Households face Christmas squeeze as groceries surge 55% and spending plans fall
New figures show rising food and energy costs are severely squeezing household budgets, with most consumers planning major Christmas cutbacks
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c2lplg7d9ewo
Energy price cap: Households face surprise rise in prices in new year - BBC News
Nov 21, 2025 - Regulator Ofgem says a change in the price cap in January means a 0.2% increase in gas and electricity prices.
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