Cost of Living

Cost of living

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The extra cost of disability

More than £1,000 a month

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What we learned from the Labour conference on tax, housing, benefits and debt

Key takeaways from the Labour party conference

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Disposable income dropped below pre-pandemic levels in 2023

But one group did see an increase

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Free breakfast clubs for all English primary schools

Pilot scheme from April 2025

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‘My kids are crying with hunger’: the grim reality of child poverty in the UK

Research shows devastating impact of child poverty

Illustration of a red arrow saying inflation and a man with a shopping basket. Inflation holds steady at 2.2% - what it means for your household finances

Inflation holds steady at 2.2% - what it means for your household finances

August's inflation figures remain unchanged from July

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Grandparents spend more than £2,600 a year caring for their grandkids

Check if you could be eligible for help

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Railway discounts to be cut by operators

Find out how much more you'll be paying

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Over 1 million unpaid carers living in poverty

What help can carers get?

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Quarter of mums and dads struggling to feed their kids

New report highlights the extent of child poverty