Cost of living crisis

Food-price inflation is an increasing problem for many people

Supermarkets urged to price cap certain foods on voluntary basis

Cairo, a Blue Cross dog

Cost of living causes mental health issues in pet owners, charity says

Asda is one of the supermarkets being investigated by the CMA

Supermarkets investigated over food and fuel prices

Four new driving rules to be introduced in 2023

The first cost of living payments of 2023 started to hit bank accounts in April in what was a welcome cash boost for millions of Brits amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

When will the next cost of living payment be paid and who is eligible?

Strictly Come Dancing judges Shirley Ballas, Motsi Mabuse, Craig Revel Horwood and Anton Du Beke are will stay for another series of the BBC show

Strictly Come Dancing judge comments on pay row rumours

The most common Paypal scams of 2023 and how to avoid them

Millions of UK households will receive a £301 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May. It is the first of three payments, totalling up to £900, for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as universal credit or pension credit, in 2023/24. There will also be further payments worth £150 for eligible people with disabilities and £300 for pensioners due later this year, meaning some people will receive up to £1,350 in direct payments.

Cost of living payment: Week cash will land for a million claimants

Cost of Living spring payments are set to be rolled out over the next month or so - Credit: Adobe

10 ways to claim extra money for households on Universal Credit

When the spring Cost of Living payment will hit your bank accounts

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt addressed the House of Commons with his Spring Budget 2023 on Wednesday - Credit: Getty Images

Key announcements from Chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Spring Budget 2023

Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt walks out of Number 11 Downing Street

What is the Spring Budget and what to look out for

Efficiently heating your home using these tips from Wiser could save households over £500 on energy bills as charges are set to skyrocket in April - Credit: Adobe

Exact temperature each room in your house should be amid energy crisis

Met Office warn the arctic blast could last all week in the UK - Credit: Getty Images

Mapped: Where snow will fall in the UK today with chilly lows of -15C

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt may look to extend the current energy support scheme in the upcoming Budget, which would allow households to benefit from the current £2,500 cap for longer before it increases to £3,000 a year.

Hunt ‘poised to keep energy price cap down’ as support scheme ends

Shoppers have been juggling with steep price hikes on many food and household items for months now.

Poorest hit hardest as supermarket value ranges increase by a fifth

Which? say electric heaters sold on eBay & Amazon pose ‘serious harm’

Energy regulator Ofgem has advised energy companies to suspend forced prepayment meter installations.

Ofgem tells energy companies to suspend prepayment meter installations

Interest rates have increased to 4%

Bank of England raises interest rates to 4% amid cost of living crisis

Shell reports highest profits in 115 years following 2022 fuel crisis

Interest rates are set to rise for the 10th consecutive tme

Bank of England set to hike interest rate for the 10th time in a row

The rules for Universal Credit are due to change in February.

Six major money changes coming in February

Half of young Brits worry they’ll never be able to afford having children.

Half of young Brits worry they’ll never be able to afford having kids

Expert tips on staying warm in bed without turning the heating up

Who is striking in February 2023? Full list of all industrial action

Morrisons has price cut and locked in popular products to help customers this January

Morrisons cuts price of 1,000 popular products to support customers

National Grid will be rewarding some UK households for reducing energy usage tonight

Households to be rewarded for reducing energy usage tonight

Best energy efficient portable heaters: models to heat single rooms

Best portable heaters: which type of heater is the cheapest to run?

Experts have revealed six ways to save money on train tickets

How to save money on train tickets - expert hacks for rail passengers

Best home energy efficient lighting: eco-friendly low-cost bulbs

Best bulbs to use to cut electricity bills: energy efficient lighting

People who claim Universal Credit should be aware of what changes in circumstances they need to report to the DWP

The 21 changes benefit claimants must report to DWP to avoid court

Aldi has launched a new energy saving home range to help customers save money

Aldi launch new energy saving home range to help customers save money

iPhone users could save hundreds of pounds using this clever trick (Photo by Carl Court/Getty Images).

This savvy iPhone trick could save you hundreds of pounds

You can visit Butlin's n a day visit. A day pass includes unlimited fairground rides where guests can enjoy a variety of rides, from the carousel and dodgems to waltzer and trampolines. For tots, the Little Stars Fairground offers everything from mini planes to teacups. There’s also an indoor soft play area, outdoor playgrounds and arcades to enjoy. All day visitors have access to Splash Waterworld and will be allocated a swim time upon arrival. The amazing family pool features brilliant rides including flumes, rapids, a wave pool, and the world’s first Helter Skelter water slide. There’s also a dedicated pool for tots aged up to five years old.

Cost of Living: Butlin’s announces range of affordable breaks for 2023

The best smart thermostats to heat your home this winter for less

The best smart thermostats to control the temperature in your home

Energy bills could go up as unit prices are changing in January 2023 (image: AFP/Getty Images)

New UK laws to be introduced in 2023 including council tax & parking

“Less time to study, more time working and, in the end, that might have the effect that they’re not able to succeed in their course and again lead to the risk of them dropping out” Universities UK chief executive warns

University dropout numbers could rise amid cost of living crisis

New Year’s Eve 2022: How to keep your friend safe when they are drunk

10 of the most outlandish Guinness World Records of 2022

Iceland’s 1p veg sale is back this Christmas

Iceland launch 1p vegetable sale ahead of Christmas - how to claim

The online scams to be aware of this Christmas

Costa’s new Latte and Hot Chocolate flavours are served with a Toblerone tiny bar

How to make Costa’s Toblerone hot chocolate at home for just 85p

Tesco is introducing new reduced to clear sections in its stores

Tesco to upgrade stores with new reduced to clear sections

Jeremy Hunt will make an emergency statement today (Photo: Getty Images)

More mini-budget U-turns expected in chancellor Jeremy Hunt statement

A new investigation has revealed the scale of the car finance debt burden in the UK. Credit: Mark Hall / NationalWorld

Exclusive: car industry risks ‘imploding’ in cost of living crisis

A few simple tips can help students stick to their budget and avoid getting into debt.

Here are 6 cash-saving tips for students to combat the cost of living crisis

The best electric heaters for winter

Best electric and fan heaters from Dimplex, De’Longhi and Silentnight

Asda has stepped up its support for older customers as they continued to be disproportionately affected by spiralling living costs

Asda launches £1 ‘winter warmer’ deal for over 60s

Currys announces pay rise to help with cost of living crisis

'Some people have been quick to say that politicians are all the same, but Keir Starmer is proving them wrong. He is a man of integrity and honesty.' Photo by Ian Forsyth/Getty Images

Labour lead: latest polling would equate to 346 seat majority

Jeremy Clarkson suggests abolishing NHS to tackle cost of living crisis

Cost of living crisis: Jeremy Clarkson suggests abolishing NHS

Sainsbury's and Argos stores will be closed, including online deliveries and Argos fast-track delivery. Convenience stores and petrol stations will be open from 5pm until 10pm.

Sainsbury’s to offer pay rise and free food for employees

Will the next Prime Minister and Nicola Sturgeon have a better working relationship? (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty)

Sturgeon and next PM must unite to wage war on poverty – Susan Dalgety

Scottish political parties are calling for further action from the UK and Scottish Government on the cost of living crisis (Photo: Peter Byrne/PA Wire).

Potential 5% VAT cut from Liz Truss named 'regressive' by Rishi Sunak team

Work and Pensions Therese Coffey is dismissive of concerns over energy prices.

Cost of living crisis: Minister says energy prices will be 'nowhere near' £5,000

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