Cost of living
Nine keep warm myths that’ll cost you more and make you shiver
There's so much 'keep warm for less' advice out there making it hard to work out what works and what is a load of nonsense. We've investigated some of the most common advice to see if it's correct.
Top tips on how to survive until January pay day
Millions of people are having to eek out December's early pay packet for six weeks. To help, we've pulled together our top tips to cut spending and where to find support if you're struggling
New rules to protect vulnerable water customers
With water bills set to soar this year, Ofwat has sent out how it expects customers who need extra support are treated
Is the price of baby formula about to drop?
One of the leading manufacturers of baby formula has reduced its prices and is urging supermarkets to pass on the savings to struggling parents
Mayor to carry on funding free school meals for all primary pupils in London
The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will continue to fund free school meals for all state primary pupils in the capital in 2024/25.
The cost of eating out soars
Some of the country’s most popular high street restaurants have increased their prices by up to 40% in the past year
More than a quarter of a million divorces delayed because of cost of living pressures
One in five divorces were delayed for financial reasons, including income concerns, cost of living pressures and the cost of divorce
Fresh living-standards challenge expected in election runup
The end of 1.5 million fixed-rate mortgage deals will likely see voters going to the polls with financial concerns at the forefront of their minds, according to a leading think tank.
Families facing a further £5k cost-of-living rise in 2024
The cost-of-living crisis is far from over, according to the Liberal Democrats, who warn that middle-income families will be hit hard in 2024.