Cost of living
Mortgage arrears jump as the cost of living crisis bites
The number of people falling behind on their mortgage payments has jumped by 7% compared with this time last year but in brighter news repossession are down
Misery for motorists with premiums rocketing
Motorists are set to see their premiums increase by nearly 50% as the price of car insurance soars
Greggs Hardship Fund offers help to people struggling for money in the North-East
The Greggs Hardship Fund could help if you're living in the North-East and struggling to find money for the essentials. Here's how to apply
Two years of wage rises predicted to ease the cost of living crisis
With pay growth sent to outstrip inflation for the first time in more than a year, is there a glimmer of hope that the cost of living crisis could be coming to an end?
Households on heat networks set to be given a fairer energy deal
Some of the lowest income families paying for their energy through a heat network are set get a better deal and greater protection under new government proposals
Cost-of-living crisis ‘enters dangerous new phase for low-income families’
Rising interest rates are causing fresh misery for low-income families, it has been claimed. Find out what help's available if you're struggling.
Wilko on verge of collapse
Wilko has revealed it's on the brink of administration, with 400 UK shops and 12,000 jobs at risk.
Miserable weather brings ray of hope for UK shoppers
Figures from the British Retail Consortium show shop prices fell compared to the previous month for the first time in two years in July.
Interest rates rise for the 14th time in a row
The Bank of England's raised interest rates from 5% to 5.25% in a bid to tackle stubbornly high inflation. Find out how it could affect you.