Cost of living
Tenants choose to stay put despite renewal rents creeping up
Tenants are choosing to stay put instead of moving to new homes despite renewal rates rising faster than the rental market, according to new data.
Inflation remains unchanged at 2%
June’s figures from the Office for National Statistics show inflation remained steady in June at 2%. Find out what it means for your money and the impact it could have on interest rates.
UK travellers cut back on holidays due to cost-of-living crisis
Find out how to save money on your holidays.
Consumer group warns shoppers to be savvy when buying toiletries after finding prices fluctuate massively
A new study has found that the price of toiletries can fluctuate by as much as 100% over the course of a year. Find out how to save on toiletries and where to get help if you can't afford essentials
Inflation drops to target for the first time in three years
Inflation has fallen to 2%, reaching the Bank of England’s target for the first time in three years.
Supporting kids’ sporting dreams is a nightmare for hard-up families
Ahead of an exciting summer of sport, we’ve been investigating how financial hardship affects kids’ sporting ambitions.
Cost-of-driving crisis could force millions to sell their cars
Rising car expenses are taking a toll on UK drivers, with many saying they will have to sell their cars to stay afloat.
Those with the least ‘hardest hit by tax and benefit changes since 2010’
As a new report finds the poorest households have been hit hardest by tax and benefit changes made since 2010, find out what help's available if you're struggling.
“All I do is work to live”: full-time worker confronts PM in election debate
A woman told Rishi Sunak during the first general election debate that she’s finding it hard to “make ends meet”. Find out what support you can get if you’re being affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
Nearly half of Brits dip into savings to cover everyday costs
Despite inflation falling and consumer confidence growing, households are still feeling the pinch