Cost of living
Calls for the government to protect financially vulnerable renters
Charities around the UK called on Secretary of State Michael Gove to prioritise the Renters (Reform) Bill in this parliamentary session as well as including stronger protections in the Bill for private renters experiencing financial difficulty.
Rising vet bills drive growth in DIY pet care
Pet owners warned about the dangers of DIY remedies for their furry friends. Find out how to what help is available if you can’t afford to visit the vet
Determining the most vulnerable households hit by the energy price crisis
A study recently published shows a new way to define and measure which households are most vulnerable to the energy price crisis.
Household support fund extension: are you eligible?
The household support fund was extended in the spring budget for six more months. Find out if you're eligible and how to apply.
49% of working adults have changed their retirement plans due to cost of living crisis
49% of working adults have changed their retirement plans because of the cost-of-living crisis, a new study shows.
Millions of low earners set to be worse off after the budget
Low earners face paying income tax in the coming years after the chancellor chose to keep the personal tax allowance frozen in his budget yesterday
Chancellor accused of turning his back on the poor
Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget has been met with criticism that it favours the rich while offering little respite to the UK’s poorest households. Find out what’s being said and why national insurance cuts don't help the poor.
5 meals for your family that cost less than a fiver
In the wake of the Kellogg's CEO's irresponsible comments, we've found some affordable healthy meals for you and your family.
How the cost of living crisis is impacting Wales
Families across Wales have been experiencing hardship across the winter. Find out how you can get help to buy essentials and with bills if you live in Wales.
2020s set to be second decade in a row without recovery in living standards
Research shows what the latest economic forecasts mean for households across the UK ahead of Wednesday’s Spring budget.