Cost of Living

Cost of living

Renters feel the financial squeeze this Christmas: two-thirds of income goes on rent

The rental market is tough

Illustrated image of a home, arrow and chart. Interest rates held at 4.75%. What do interest rates mean for my money? What help is there if I'm struggling with mortgage payments

Interest rates held at 4.75%

Find out what it means for you

Illustrated image of a red arrow going up with a shopping trolly on it. Inflation continues to rise. Inflation for November hits 2.6%. A second rise in a row.

Inflation continues to rise

Inflation hits 2.6% for November

Illustrated image of a food bank with a shopping trolly on the top. Iceland defrosts its loans scheme in time for Christmas

Iceland defrosts its loans scheme in time for Christmas

Find out how to apply for interest-free short term help

Cost of living hits traditional Christmas pick-me-up. Mince pie and coffee prices soar. Food inflation. How do poor harvests affect inflation

Cost of living hits traditional Christmas pick-me-up

Mince pie and coffee prices soar

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Universal winter fuel payments for Scotland’s pensioners

Will England introduce a similar fund?

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Christmas veg for just 15p

Two supermarkets slashing prices

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Men’s health crisis: why two in three men avoid asking for help

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Poorest families predicted to be hundreds of pounds worse off by 2029

Some could be £750 out of pocket

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Driving home for Christmas? Fuel prices lowest for years

Prices lowest since pre-pandemic