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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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Map reveals the UK loan hotspots where people borrow the most money

Money 12 hours ago By Jessica Lindsay

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Money 15 hours ago By Kara Gammell

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Money 1 day ago By Sophie-May Williams

Energy suppliers to refund households £7,000,000 after overcharging customers

Money 1 day ago By Brooke Davies

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Major energy company is offering two hours free a week to help lower bills

Money 2 days ago By Jasper King

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I'm a foodbank volunteer and have to throw away 20% of our donations

UK 4 days ago By Anonymous

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'Cash is king': UK shoppers fume over businesses that only accept card payment

Money May 1, 2025 By Jessica Lindsay

Moorcroft Potteries outside of the building.

Iconic pottery firm closes suddenly after 128 years

UK May 1, 2025 By Jasper King

Electric meters are changing - here's how it affects you and what you need to do

UK April 30, 2025 By Katie Boyden

Formula for Change campaign in front of the No.10 door

Metro’s Formula for Change campaign heads to Downing Street

UK May 1, 2025 By Josie Copson

Fresh bakery items in Lidl grocery store in Ireland

Lidl has slashed the price of its best bakery items to just 29p

Food April 24, 2025 By Courtney Pochin

Nationwide shares major update on £100 customer bonus payout date

Money April 24, 2025 By Jessica Lindsay

Amy Evans and her mother Kathleen Moore, with other family members. A daughter is fighting for more financial support after her mum's money worries drove her to take her own life. Kathleen Moore, 60, had spent the last four years struggling to make her mortgage payments after they shot up by ?600-a-month due to rising interest rates on her interest only loan. The mum-of-two had osteoporosis which hindered how much she could work as a dog sitter - and she was too young to retire and receive her pension. Daughter Amy Evans, 37, said her mum was trying to work at least 30 hours a month.

Mum-of-two took own life 'after mortgage payments shot up by £500 a month'

UK April 22, 2025 By Sam Corbishley

A new mum and her baby

The £400 mistake new parents make — and how to avoid it

Money April 23, 2025 By Jon Fellowes

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Supermarket own-brand cheddar cheese officially crowned better than Cathedral City

Food April 22, 2025 By Courtney Pochin

Jon Fellowes at Trade Outlet

I visited the Amazon returns warehouse where everything is discounted

Shopping April 23, 2025 By Jon Fellowes

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Pret is giving away hundreds of free drinks — but you’ll have to be quick

Food April 11, 2025 By Courtney Pochin

UK passport holders have 24 hours before 'insane' price increase — here's how to avoid it

Travel April 10, 2025 By Alice Murphy

A UK border sign at the arrivals hall in London's Heathrow Airport.

UK passport holders have just 48 hours before 'insane' price increase

Travel April 9, 2025 By Alice Murphy