9 h. ago Woman who moved onto farm to try to save money and make her own food shares harsh realities of the lifestyle

Kirsten Lie-Nielsen decided to try homesteading with her husband 10 years ago - which involves being self-sufficient and growing your own food. But it was a lot harder than she expected.

Politics

9 h. ago What new TV licence rules mean for Netflix and Prime users including price rise

The BBC licence fee increased this month for households across the UK.

Politics

12 h. ago Petrol and diesel drivers told to avoid putting fuel in cars at these times

Drivers could save some money by avoiding fuelling up during these hours.

Events

18 h. ago ‘I moved up North to save money, but spend £1k a month commuting to London’

‘I moved up North to save money, but spend £1k a month commuting to London’  The Telegraph

Economics

26 h. ago Trumpflation! Price of Sony PlayStation 5 consoles jumps 10% in the UK because of 'challenging economic environment' in wake of US tariffs

Sony said the 'tough decision' had been made because of 'a challenging economic environment, including high inflation and fluctuating exchange rates'.

Economics

27 h. ago Nintendo Switch 2 price complaints go quiet as Sony announce PS5 price increase

The upshot of Sony making its PS5 console more expensive is that the Switch 2 actually becomes a more affordable console by comparison – here's why you might want to take another look

Politics

32 h. ago Beat the PS5 price rise: The best deals available before cost increase

Grab Sony’s powerful gaming machine for as low as £329, with a free game, before the price rise kicks in

Economics

35 h. ago Sony announces PlayStation 5 price to rise due to 'challenging economic environment'

It comes after the global stock market has taken a hit following new tariffs introduced by Donald Trump

Economics

51 h. ago 25 places kids can eat for free or from £1 during the Easter holidays

You can save money and treat the family for less this Easter

Economics

64 h. ago Voices: I’m not the only British tourist with a passport horror story

Not only are holidaymakers being turned away at airports and refused entry to certain countries, the price for renewal has gone up again this week, writes Charlotte Cripps. Which begs the question: Why has travelling for Brits become such a passport pandemonium?

Events

3 d. ago ‘Fika has become more expensive’: rising coffee prices affect a Swedish tradition

Swedes are stockpiling supplies of the drink amid cost hikes, with some saying the coffee culture is changingNursing an iced chai latte in a Stockholm department store, Emma Tomth says she has cut down her cafe coffee consumption considerably. The 28-year-old social media manager used to buy a latte most days, but with prices having gone up by about 15-20 kronor (about £1-£1.50), she has cut down to two or three times a week.But it is not just about coffee. The economy also extends to fika – the historically hardwired Swedish tradition of meeting for a catch-up over a coffee and a biscuit or cake. “Many I know are abstaining from meeting for fika to save money. So we do something else instead,” Tomth says. Low-cost alternatives include meeting at home or going on walks, but it is not quite the same as fika, which plays a key social role in an otherwise often introverted society. Continue reading...

Politics

5 d. ago USPS wants to increase the price of a stamp to 78 cents. Here’s when it could take effect

U.S. Postal Service is seeking a rate increase this summer in order to achieve financial stability

Politics

5 d. ago How to save money on your passport renewal as price rise kicks in

Exclusive: The cost of an online application has jumped by £6 to £94.50

Economics

5 d. ago Why are new passports and renewals taking so long and what caused Passport Office delays?

People across the UK have had to skip holidays or travel miles due to the delays

Politics

5 d. ago How long does it take to renew a passport? Holidaymakers warned about 10

UK travellers used to be able to carry up to nine months from an old passport to a new one — with new regulations catching out one unlucky Brit

Events

6 d. ago Passport renewal: Urgent warning to renew as price rise kicks in tomorrow

The cost of renewing a passport online will jump to £94.50

Events

6 d. ago Urgent warning to renew your UK passport as price rise kicks in tomorrow

Exclusive: If your passport expires (or becomes ineligible for travel to your planned destination) by 25 November 2025, renew by 9 April

Events

6 d. ago Donald Trump to feel the burn of his own tariffs as fake tan set to soar in price

Donald Trump has slapped huge tariffs on major fake tan brands - meaning he faces a steep price rise on the very products which give him his distinctive 'orange' hue

Politics

6 d. ago Morrisons brings back popular scheme to help families with children save money

The move aims to help families during the Easter break.

Society

6 d. ago Motherwell and Wishaw MSP backs SCIAF's annual WEE BOX appeal

Each year generous Scots up and down the country give up a favourite treat such as coffee, chocolate, wine or crisps during Lent and put the money they save into a SCIAF WEE BOX.

Politics