Cost of living
Aldi named cheapest supermarket in August
Aldi has retained its crown as the country's cheapest supermarket for the 15th month in a row. Find out how the others faired here.
One in six uni students have used a food bank
A survey of university students has found 16% have turned to food banks to survive.
Over 70% of school staff expect to see more children with unclean clothes, hair and teeth
A survey of school staff has revealed over 70% expect to see an increase in hygiene poverty among pupils during the new school year.
Tesco is first retailer to make ‘period pants’ cheaper
Following a campaign to abolish tax on period pants, Tesco has become the first supermarket to cover the cost. Find out how you can save.
Customers pay more as PayPal Credit increases interest rates
PayPal Credit makes some major changes to its APR. Find out how it could affect you
Labour promises to slash the cost of school uniform
Labour has promised to reduce the cost of school uniform by limiting the number of branded items parents have to buy to a maximum of three.
Government wages war on fake review and hidden fees to help cut the cost of living
A series of measures have been introduced today to protect shoppers with rising living costs
Students expect to shell out over £400 a month more to survive at university this year
As living costs continue to rise, 85% of university students are worried about how they'll manage.
Voters ‘looking for action on cost-of-living crisis’
A new survey has revealed tackling the cost-of-living crisis will be a major factor in how people decide to vote at the next election.