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Cost of Living

All the latest news and articles covering the UK's Cost of Living as prices rise and a crisis takes hold, including updates on support and payments. Cost of Living refers to the amount of money needed to cover basic expenses, such as housing, food, energy bills, and healthcare.

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Close up of United Kingdom Pound Sterling bank notes.

If you're struggling to save money the '50/30/20' rule could help you budget

Channel: Money Money October 13, 2024 By Ella Glover
Mature female friends enjoying a cup of tea at cafe

This supermarket is offering unlimited hot drinks all day every day from £1.85

Channel: Food Food October 10, 2024 By Janani Venkateswaran
Kettle Boiling On a Gas Stove

The ten best money-savvy tips to save up to £418 a year on your energy bills

Channel: Money Money October 11, 2024 By Rosie Murray-West
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a visit to the Encirc Glass factory in Chester, Britain, 04 October 2024.

Exact date 7,000,000 workers could receive extra sick pay revealed

Channel: UK UK October 8, 2024 By Tom Sanders
A green Waitrose store sign hanging above shop doors.

Waitrose concessions at risk after Dobbies closures

Channel: UK UK October 7, 2024 By Laura Brick
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Full list of UK cities where your money goes furthest

Channel: Money Money October 4, 2024 By Sam Courtney-Guy
Real estate agent giving the keys of his new house to a man

Three-quarters of working people can't afford to buy an average home in London

Channel: Money Money October 4, 2024 By Katie Boyden
Woman shopping at a supermarket. She is looking at a shopping list on her phone.

Cheapest supermarkets in September revealed

Channel: Money Money October 3, 2024 By Craig Munro
File photo dated 13/2/2017 of signage for the Co-operative Bank. The Co-operative Bank has said said its transformation plan is "materially complete" ahead of its agreed merger with Coventry Building Society. It came as Nick Slape, the boss of the high street bank, said he was "very pleased" with its performance over the first quarter of 2024. Issue date: Thursday May 2, 2024.

Co-op bank app and website down with customers reporting issues

Channel: Money Money October 2, 2024 By Danny Rigg
Thermostat Concept piece to show the impact of rising costs of home energy bills for the poor is getting to critical point. Governments are already asking citizens to use less to avoid blackouts and providing economic stimulus cheques and hand outs to help people financially

What is the new energy price cap and what does it mean for my bills?

Channel: UK UK October 1, 2024 By Danny Rigg

'By 18 I was working two jobs to support my family - but it still wasn't enough'

Channel: News News October 1, 2024 By Kirsten Robertson
LONDON ENGLAND - September 2023: British Gas Van logo parked (Photo by Peter Dazeley/Getty Images)

Martin Lewis explains how to get £1,700 energy bill help from British Gas

Channel: Money Money October 1, 2024 By Katie Boyden
Homes radiating heat

What is the warm home discount and who is eligible?

Channel: Money Money September 30, 2024 By Jon Fellowes
A retired senior man in his 70s sits at home inside his cold house in winter. It is so cold that he is wrapped up in warm winter clothing, including gloves and blanket, and is holding his hands over an electric heater for some extra warmth and comfort. Selective focus with room for copy space.

Major energy companies giving away electric blankets this winter

Channel: Money Money September 30, 2024 By Sam Courtney-Guy
Woman's hands adjusting a heating temperature on a radiator at home

This is the exact date you should turn your heating on at home

Channel: Money Money October 1, 2024 By Courtney Pochin
Young woman buying dairy product in supermarket

Grocery chain using AI to spot shoplifters after major spike in thefts

Channel: Money Money September 27, 2024 By Katie Boyden
A composite image of king prawn rings from a range of UK supermarkets

Aldi's seven-word response to Iceland's legal threat over 'copycat' prawn rings

Channel: Money Money September 26, 2024 By Josh Milton
Editorial use only Mandatory Credit: Photo by Ken McKay/ITV/Shutterstock (14724161j) Martin Lewis 'This Morning' TV show, London, UK - 17 Sep 2024

Martin Lewis' six-day warning to 48 million Brits who could be overpaying on energy bills

Channel: Money Money September 25, 2024 By Courtney Pochin

Warning as thousands have just five days to apply for free £400 before winter

Channel: Money Money September 25, 2024 By Katie Boyden
Twenty pound banknotes in man's hands

Hundreds of thousands of Brits could be owed 'forgotten' £2,200

Channel: Money Money September 24, 2024 By Josh Milton