62 m. ago DWP reveals two new payments to support cost of living in 2026

Applicants will not need to be claiming benefits to qualify

Economics

8 h. ago New research exposes the hidden cost crisis facing Britain’s lodge and caravan owners

For hundreds of thousands of lodge and caravan owners across the UK, what was sold as a place of escape has quietly become a source of anxiety, financial pressure and regret.

Events

19 h. ago Starmer tells Labour MPs his foreign trips can help fix cost of living crisis

Prime minister tells parliamentary party that ‘being in the room’ for trade and defence talks will boost UK economy Keir Starmer has defended his frequent trips out of the country to Labour MPs, attempting to draw a direct link with the cost of living at home, which he warned would not be solved by isolationism.The prime minister told the meeting of the parliamentary Labour party (PLP) on Monday night that it was essential for him to be “in the room” for international negotiations on trade and defence, which would then have an impact on the domestic economy. Continue reading...

Events

25 h. ago UK has no plan for mobilising doctors if war breaks out, top military chief admits

The revelations will further concern over the state of Britain’s hollowed out armed forces in the face of growing threats from Russia and China

Events

27 h. ago Scottish Budget: Anas Sarwar in demand to 'unleash housebuilding' for cost of living 'meaningful change'

Anas Sarwar has called for “structural, meaningful change” for families facing the cost-of-living crisis

Economics

30 h. ago Richest Snooker Players 2026: Here are the 15 wealthiest snooker stars in history

None of these wizards of the baize will be too concerned about the cost of living crisis.

Sport

31 h. ago Cost of living crisis drives Brits to make thrifty New Year's resolutions

New poll reveals millions of Brits plan to save over £2,000 in 2026 through money-saving resolutions

Events

52 h. ago As the year begins, don’t look away from the headlines, look better and deeper | Justine Toh

It’s important to cultivate a fresh way of seeing – one that isn’t blind to harsh realities but refuses to be cowed by themMaking sense of it is a column about spirituality and how it can be used to navigate everyday lifeI once heard that a journalist, stunned by the horrors they’d witnessed while on assignment as a foreign correspondent, was almost equally shocked to find themselves seeking solace in the strangest of places: a church. Not to pray; that wasn’t their thing. But to sit and take stock in silence – perhaps the most appropriate response when processing history’s bloody body count.If we’re news junkies, or just extremely online, we’re a little like that traumatised journalist. A little. More removed from frontline carnage, sure, but subject to a similar onslaught of non-stop bad news: polarisation, the climate crisis, grim domestic violence statistics. The rising cost of living, the rise of the far right, and AI threatening to upend our livelihoods. Continue reading...

Politics

3 d. ago Euan McColm: Courage of Iranian women stands in stark contrast to Britain's face

People’s protests across the Islamic republic put weekend agitators with incoherent views and violent rhetoric to shame

Politics

3 d. ago Britain faces further snow, ice, and heavy rain this weekend after Storm Goretti's hurricane

After severe conditions caused school closures and travel disruption, yellow warnings for snow and ice continue until Sunday and the Met Office warned Saturday morning will see a 'very cold start'.

Events

4 d. ago BBC The Traitors fans convinced big twist is coming as hidden connection exposed

The Traitors fans believe they've uncovered a major clue in the castle

Politics

5 d. ago Household Christmas spending on alcohol in sharpest drop since lockdown

The cost of living crisis could be driving shoppers to give alcohol a miss, experts said

Politics

6 d. ago Gen Z face 'cost of loving' crisis amid fears rising prices leave singletons hard up

Hookups didn’t die, the economy did. When the cost of a mojito rivals a phone bill, even getting to the kiss feels like a premium experience for young singletons looking for love

Economics

6 d. ago UK snow maps show 'vast' areas to be hit by blizzards as Brits to face

Britain faces a 'multi-hazard' of dangerous winter weather conditions in the next 72 hours as temperatures drop to -12C and the incoming Storm Goretti brings more disruption

Events

6 d. ago Storm Goretti's path: Tracker reveals where Arctic blast will dump eight inches of snow as whole of Britain faces ice warning TODAY

The Met Office confirmed the new storm will bring widespread snow, heavy rain and severe gales to England and Wales this week.

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6 d. ago Storm Goretti's path: Tracker reveals where Arctic blast will dump eight inches of snow as whole of Britain faces ice warning from tomorrow

The Met Office confirmed the new storm will bring widespread snow, heavy rain and severe gales to England and Wales this week.

Events

7 d. ago Britain 'faces paying huge sums to EU for single market access' under Keir Starmer's 'Brexit betrayal' reset

Keir Starmer is pushing for closer ties with the EU under huge pressure from Europhile Labour MPs and ministers, arguing it can boost the economy.

Economics

7 d. ago Does anyone believe you, Keir? Starmer tells Cabinet he IS tackling cost of living crisis despite Brits struggling with debt and food bills

Gathering his senior team for the first time in 2026, Keir Starmer talked up his action to ease pressure - admitting that will be what the government is judged on come the election.

Economics

7 d. ago Miss England finalist's message after being branded Britain's 'bare faced top model'

Paige Loren, who is from Liverpool, wanted to show the world her "authentic self" in a bid to celebrate natural beauty — and so she ditched make-up for the shoot

Politics

7 d. ago Revealed: Shocking extent of London’s hygiene poverty crisis

According to data, around three out of ten women in the Greater London area have had to choose between buying enough food or hygiene products amid the cost-of-living crisis

Events