The Government's official inflation measure jumped to its highest level in two-and-a-half years last month, tightening the squeeze on household spending power and increasing the challenge for savers.
Holidaymakers booking a last minute Easter break or summer getaway on a budget airline should beware of a host of new fees as Ryanair and Easyjet have both hiked flight charges.
British Airways is set to raise long haul air fares for the third time in under four months, but passengers can beat the increase by booking today or tomorrow.