22 h. ago More than half households ‘made adjustments to cover essential costs’ – Which?

The rise in financial adjustments indicates that more households are sensitive to living costs in the run-up to Christmas, Which? said.

Politics

3 d. ago ANDY BURNHAM: 'Helping hand from Rachel Reeves will go down a treat this autumn'

Rachel Reeves' Budget this November could signal the start of a long-term mission to bring down the cost of all the essentials - and draw a big dividing line with the ­Populist Right, writes Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham

Events

1 week ago Experts warn DWP benefits uprating next April unlikely to cover cost of essentials

The Universal Credit standard allowance is set to rise by 6.2 per cent next year.

Events

1 week ago Benefits uplift still unlikely to cover cost of essentials, say experts

Anti-poverty charities have warned an above-inflation rise from April would still see many people struggling with the costs of heat, rent and energy.

Science

2 w. ago November 2025 payment dates for benefits and pensions plus cost of living support

All the essential cost of living information you need in November

Economics

2 w. ago Supermarket cheapest for shopping essentials despite rivals making price cuts

It's the third week running it's been cheapest for key groceries

Economics

2 w. ago 17% of people ‘heading into winter struggling to repay debts’

Nearly a fifth of people have a ‘deficit budget’ where the cost of essentials outweighs their income, Christians Against Poverty said.

Economics

3 w. ago We compared Asda, Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and Morrisons to see which is cheapest for eight items we all use

Our price comparison tracks the cost of shopping essentials including bread, milk, tea bags, coffee, butter and meat

Politics

3 w. ago Two major supermarkets slash cost of over 1,000 essentials ahead of Christmas

The supermarket Christmas price war has kicked off.

Economics