21 h. ago Is the Hermès Birkin the world's most dangerous handbag? Terrified shoppers conceal their designer totes that were once the ultimate status symbol amid brazen thefts

The Hermès Birkin has been branded the most popular, covetable and expensive handbag of all time - costing the price of a house, in some parts of Britain.

Events

50 h. ago Revealed: How to get on the property ladder WITHOUT shelling out on stamp duty

Taking the first step on the property ladder has become an unaffordable leap for many. A typical house costs 257 per cent more than it did 25 years ago and costs nearly 7.2 times the average salary.

Politics

2 d. ago Spaniards march across 40 cities to protest the growing housing crisis

Protesters have returned to the streets across Spain in anger over high housing costs with no relief in sight

Events

4 d. ago Household Support Fund 2025: when will councils announce DWP cost of living payment and application plans?

Find out when your local council will announce funding details and how to apply 💬

Economics

4 d. ago Exact date households can apply for new £200 cost of living payments confirmed

The Household Support Fund sets aside a pot of cash for local councils, who then distribute the funding to residents on low incomes, or who are vulnerable, or in need of financial support

Economics

4 d. ago The households that can claim up to 70% discount on water bills

Water bills in Wales have had a huge hike after the start of 'Awful April', but there may be a way for customers to slash their water bills by hundreds of thousands of pound

Politics

5 d. ago 'Triple hit' of higher bills, tax and benefits set to hit household budgets by £400

The Resolution Foundation said 'higher taxes, even larger bill increases, and benefits that aren’t keeping pace with the rising cost of living' will hit household budgets

Economics

6 d. ago '£10bn funding black hole' at heart of SNP plan to decarbonise council homes revealed

EXCLUSIVE: The Scottish Federation of Housing Associations warns costs of replacing gas boilers with clean heat sources are 'vastly underestimated'.

Economics

6 d. ago Britain braced for worst from Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ trade war

White House crusade against imports could cost £1.1 trillion worldwide and 25,000 jobs in Britain alone, experts warn

Politics

7 d. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with big bills rises as tax changes 'to cost families £3,500'

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

7 d. ago April Cruel Day: Millions of Londoners hit with £400 rise in annual utility and council tax bills

Across London, average increases in council tax, water and energy will cost households around £400 a year

Economics

7 d. ago Households without a smart meter told to do one thing 'as soon as you can'

Households on standard variable tariffs may be charged higher rates based on estimated usage from April

Politics

7 d. ago Energy giants rake half a trillion in profits while households' bills go through the roof

New analysis shows energy companies have made more than £500m over the past five years, partly fuelled by soaring wholesale prices that have cost households a packet

Economics

7 d. ago All the things that are going up in price in April 2025 including energy bills and broadband

Many household bills and costs are set to increase from April 2025 - here's a full list of price hikes

Economics

8 d. ago How much it costs to use a pressure washer and how to keep energy costs low whilst using it

Spring is the perfect time to give your garden a makeover, and a pressure washer is ideal for a quick and effective clean - here’s how to keep energy costs low whilst using it

Events

9 d. ago DWP giving £812 payment to help you with common household costs

The money is available to people who need additional help to cover common household costs such as furniture and clothing

Economics

9 d. ago Energy bills could finally be cut in welcome news for households says forecast

The energy price cap is set to be cut this summer in a much-needed boost for households already struggling with the cost of living crisis, according to new forecasts

Science

1 week ago 'They're making April Fools of us': Labour's tax raids and soaring household bills to cost families £1,000 a year more from next week

Families face a hammering of £1,000 to their annual budgets from next week as Labour's tax raids and inflation-busting bill hikes come into force.

Economics

1 week ago Government payment to help with costs after a loved one dies

Households who are concerned about covering the full cost of a funeral may be able to get additional financial support

Events

1 week ago Australia to hold general elections with inflation and a housing shortage major issues

Australians will go to the polls in May with high costs of living and a shortage of housing key issues likely weighing against the government

Politics