Cost of living crisis

Food-price inflation is an increasing problem for many people

Supermarkets urged to price cap certain foods on voluntary basis Chloe Clarke

Cairo, a Blue Cross dog

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

Asda is one of the supermarkets being investigated by the CMA

Supermarkets investigated over food and fuel prices Chloe Clarke

Four new driving rules to be introduced in 2023 Daniel Mcneil

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? Sophie Wills

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 Chloe Clarke

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

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 Sophie Wills

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 Dennis Morton

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

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

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

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 Ethan Evans

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 Patrick Hollis

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 Ethan Evans

Back row: Dana Jupp (Library Assistant), Lynn Kinmont (catering team), Brooke McHale (catering team) and Becky Shanks (Library Assistant). Seated: Council Leader, Councillor Kelly Parry and Marie Dickinson (catering team).

Two more Midlothian warm spaces opening Kevin Quinn

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 Ethan Evans

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 Dennis Morton

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 Dennis Morton

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

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

Ofgem tells energy companies to suspend prepayment meter installations Dennis Morton

Interest rates have increased to 4%

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

Shell reports highest profits in 115 years following 2022 fuel crisis Ethan Evans

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 Sam Johnson

Experts have revealed six ways to save money on train tickets

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

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

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

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 Chelsie Sewell

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 Chelsie Sewell

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 Sophie Wills

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 Patrick Hollis

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

The best smart thermostats to control the temperature in your home Derek Adams

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 Rahmah Ghazali

A change to cold-weather payments could see people in Scotland receive less money (Picture: Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)

Sturgeon risks short-changing people on cold-weather payments to make a point Susan Dalgety

“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 Benjamin Jackson

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

10 of the most outlandish Guinness World Records of 2022 Ethan Evans

Iceland’s 1p veg sale is back this Christmas

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

The online scams to be aware of this Christmas Benjamin Jackson

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 Daniel Mcneil

Many homeless people find themselves sleeping on couches or in other short-term forms of accommodation (Picture: Kevin Frayer/Getty Images)

Cost-of-living crisis makes working to prevent homelessness even more vital Ewan Aitken

Martin Lewis said people can save £100 a year by adjusting their boiler thermostat to 60 degrees.

Martin Lewis reveals cheapest time of day to use your washing machine Neve Wilkinson

Tesco is introducing new reduced to clear sections in its stores

Tesco to upgrade stores with new reduced to clear sections Chelsie Sewell

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

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

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 Matt Allan