Cost of living crisis
January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it’s never too late to seek help
January is one of the hardest months for debt – but it’s never too late to seek help
Debt charity StepChange is hopeful that 2025 brings some much-needed respite for people dealing with financial stresses – but it will take action from policymakers to bring about meaningful change
DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
Here’s everything you need to know about the benefits and cost of living payments to expect from the DWP in February 2025
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
Is the cost of living crisis over and will prices in the UK ever come down?
What does the inflation rate mean for you? Will prices come down? Here’s what you need to know about whether the cost of living crisis will ever end
‘I’ve never been able to afford more than one skirt’: Labour’s school uniform plan sparks fierce debate
‘I’ve never been able to afford more than one skirt’: Labour’s school uniform plan sparks fierce debate
Retailers warn there’s ‘little hope of prices going anywhere but up’ – while they make huge profits
Retailers warn there’s ‘little hope of prices going anywhere but up’ – while they make huge profits
More than half of Brits think there’ll always be significant levels of homelessness
More than half of Brits think there’ll always be significant levels of homelessness
Energy bills expected to rise again in April – and it could be ‘soul destroying’ for struggling families
Energy bills expected to rise again in April – and it could be ‘soul destroying’ for struggling families
29 places where kids can eat free or for £1 in January 2025
29 places where kids can eat free or for £1 in January 2025
Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits
Labour must actually bring change in 2025 – and that means changing its approach to benefits
Millions of Brits face higher energy bills as price cap rises – again: ‘We need long-term solutions’
Millions of Brits face higher energy bills as price cap rises – again: ‘We need long-term solutions’
How do we keep hope alive in 2025 when so many people are going hungry?
How do we keep hope alive in 2025 when so many people are going hungry?
This year has offered children glimmers of hope – but 2025 must see tangible change
This year has offered children glimmers of hope – but 2025 must see tangible change
There’s no quick fix for single parent poverty but there is a clear first step – Labour must take it
There’s no quick fix for single parent poverty but there is a clear first step – Labour must take it
We all deserve more money. Let me prove why it’s time for universal basic income
We all deserve more money. Let me prove why it’s time for universal basic income
Food banks are a lifeline – but not the solution. There are better ways to tackle poverty in 2025
Food banks are a lifeline – but not the solution. There are better ways to tackle poverty in 2025
Nearly a third of people feel too ’embarrassed’ to seek support for their energy bills in the UK
Nearly a third of people feel too ’embarrassed’ to seek support for their energy bills in the UK
‘You want it to be magical for your kids’: Here’s how the two-child benefit cap is ruining Christmas
‘You want it to be magical for your kids’: Here’s how the two-child benefit cap is ruining Christmas
Millions of pensioners in ‘desperate need’ lose winter fuel payment: ‘We fear what will happen’
Millions of pensioners in ‘desperate need’ lose winter fuel payment: ‘We fear what will happen’
Prices rise at highest rate in months: ‘Families are still struggling with the cost of living’
Prices rise at highest rate in months: ‘Families are still struggling with the cost of living’
‘Complete disaster’: Outrage as Thames Water reports huge spike in sewage spills… again
‘Complete disaster’: Outrage as Thames Water reports huge spike in sewage spills… again
‘Poverty takes years off your life’: Men in Blackpool now have lowest life expectancy in Britain
