Cost of living
“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
Ending schools’ free period product scheme will hurt girls from the poorest families
One in seven girls struggles to afford pads or tampons and one in two have missed school because of their period. We’re calling on the UK government to extend its free period product scheme past July 2024 so that affording menstrual care is never a barrier to education.
Could the Bank of England follow Europe’s lead on interest rates?
Find out how interest rate cuts in Europe affect your money
More Brits paying for private hospital care as NHS struggles
Long NHS waiting list mean more and more people are funding their own treatment. Find out what help is available
Households face water bills rising by up to 91%
New figures reveal that households face water bill rises of between 24% to 91% over the next five years. Find out what it means for you and how to reduce bills
Inflation falls to 2.3%
Inflation falls to the lowest level since 2021 – find out what it means for your money
Cost-of-living crisis brings out Brits’ savvy side
Find out how the cost-of-living crisis has affected our spending habits.
Food banks seeing highest ever demand
Find out what to do if you're struggling to pay for essentials.
Home repossessions on the rise
With more homes being repossessed at the start of 2024 than the end of 2023, find out what to do if you fall behind on your mortgage repayments.