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France is to pay low income families €100 each to cushion the impact of rising inflation. Meanwhile the Bank of England's chief economist has warned inflation could hit 5% in the UK in the months ahead. With prices on the rise all over the world as a result of widespread supply chain disruptions and the high cost of energy, we examine the implications of rising inflation with Helen Thomas of the economic consultancy Blonde Money. Also in the programme, Ireland had hoped to relax most coronavirus public health measures today, though with cases rising, plans have been scaled back. Whilst nightclubs and other live entertainment venues can open, digital vaccine certificates will be required for indoor hospitality venues like restaurants, cafes and pubs. Adrian Cummins is chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, and discusses the implications. Plus, the Ö÷²¥´óÐã's Rahul Tandon explores the future of lavish Indian weddings, after they got a lot smaller during the pandemic.

Today's edition is presented by Mike Johnson, and produced by Philippa Goodrich and Clare Williamson.

(Picture: Petrol pump prices. Picture credit: Getty Images.)