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Cost of living crisis

The Bank of England has announced a new interest base rate after an unexpected drop in inflation. (Credit: Getty Images)

Bank of England announces interest rates will remain at 5.25% Heather Carrick

Chris and Tamira sold their house in May and have been travelling in south east Asia with their daughters Olivia, Scarlett and Bella.

Family fed up with cost of living crisis sold home to travel the world Sophie Wills

Nationwide's House Price Index for August 2023 concluded a "further softening in the annual rate of house price growth" - Credit: Adobe

House prices wobble - making homes more affordable for wannabe owners Ethan Evans

£10 toothpaste spotted in Tesco has left shoppers shocked

Shoppers shocked after spotting toothpaste costs £10 a tube in Tesco Sam Johnson

Aldi has announced the return of its £5 uniform bundle

Aldi launches £5 school uniform bundle to help parents save money Chelsie Sewell

Here’s a round-up of where your dad can go for free this Father’s Day

All the places your dad can get a free treat on Father’s Day Chelsie Sewell

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 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

Fruit and vegetables

People struggling to afford healthy food due to cost-of-living crisis Hayley Lovely

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

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

Council tax is on the rise by up to 15% across local authorities in England - Credit: Adobe

April council tax: How to apply for support and how much will it rise? 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

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

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

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

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

Six major money changes coming in February Dennis Morton

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 Dennis Morton

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

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

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 Chelsie Sewell

Best energy efficient portable heaters: models to heat single rooms

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

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

Rishi Sunak will give his first speech of 2023 today. PIC: Leon Neal/Getty Images

All pupils in England to learn maths up to age of 18- according to PM 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

“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