US makes biggest interest rate rise in almost 30 years
The US central bank raises rates by 0.75 percentage points as it scrambles to contain soaring prices.
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Weak pound puts the squeeze on holiday spending
Sterling has been sliding against the dollar and euro making overseas travel budgets tighter.
Petrol prices hit new highs every day for a month
The RAC calls for more government action to ease inflation and pressure on motorists.