Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Local authority offering a council tax reduction

Find out if you’re eligible.

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£300 cost of living payment in Shropshire

Find out if you’re eligible.

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Save money: try vegan this January

Good for you and your wallet.

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Hundreds of prices slashed at Asda and Morrisons

Find out where serious savings can be made.

Key dates for your money in 2025

The money-related dates you’ll want to mark in your calendar

Renters feel the financial squeeze this Christmas: two-thirds of income goes on rent

The rental market is tough

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Interest rates held at 4.75%

Find out what it means for you

Illustrated image of a red arrow going up with a shopping trolly on it. Inflation continues to rise. Inflation for November hits 2.6%. A second rise in a row.

Inflation continues to rise

Inflation hits 2.6% for November

Illustrated image of a food bank with a shopping trolly on the top. Iceland defrosts its loans scheme in time for Christmas

Iceland defrosts its loans scheme in time for Christmas

Find out how to apply for interest-free short term help

Cost of living hits traditional Christmas pick-me-up. Mince pie and coffee prices soar. Food inflation. How do poor harvests affect inflation

Cost of living hits traditional Christmas pick-me-up

Mince pie and coffee prices soar