Stories tagged “Cost Of Living.”
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Annual after-school childcare costs in England have risen 42% in a decade, now exceeding £2,800 per child in some UK regions. This, alongside holiday care and extracurriculars, places significant financial strain on parents.
Gurkha families in Reading are fighting for their pensions, which they claim are too small to cover their living costs. The government says it is committed to supporting the welfare of Gurkha veterans and their families.
Andy Burnham has refused to rule out tax rises in the upcoming autumn Budget, saying he 'won't be unrealistic' about the 'challenging' state of public finances.
A charity in Hull is helping over 100 children with free school uniforms. The charity, Doreen's, repurposes unwanted uniforms and gives them to families across the city. The demand for school uniforms is high, with some families spending up to £500 on uniforms for their c…
Energy UK says the government should step in to provide more help for households most in need due to higher energy bills this winter. The body representing energy firms in the UK has called for a new 'social discount' scheme to offer targeted and adjustable support.
Taxi drivers in North Tyneside are requesting an 8% fare increase to offset rising fuel prices and the cost of living, a proposal that has raised concerns among local councillors regarding the impact on residents.
Pay-it-forward schemes in London, offering free coffees or books, aim to help people amid the cost of living crisis, but face challenges with public uptake due to embarrassment or feeling 'not poor enough'.
Andy Burnham's buses plan is a blueprint for governing Britain, connecting people to cities and reducing social exclusion. The prime minister is right to think that taking Manchester's model national could widen opportunity, clean the air, and rebuild state capacity.
JD Sports has cut its profit forecast by £50m due to cost of living pressures and a tepid trainer market. The company's share price has fallen 14% and is back at 2019 levels.
The Jersey government has given over £310,000 to help families with back to school costs. More than 2,500 students have been supported by the scheme.
Andy Burnham has promised to cap single bus fares at £2 and scrap VAT on household electricity bills. He has also floated policies to shift power out of Westminster, bring services under public control, and address the rising cost of living.
A charity offering free second-hand school uniforms in Wirral says demand has never been higher, with parents struggling to afford the rising cost of uniforms.
UK pay growth slows as job vacancies hit five-year low amid the economic impact from the Iran war. Figures from the Office for National Statistics show average growth in total earnings, including bonuses, fell to 4.1% in the three months to June, down from 4.4% in the thr…
A homeowner in Wisbech initially feared a government energy efficiency grant scheme was a scam but ultimately benefited from solar panel installation, significantly reducing his electricity bill. However, the local council delivering the scheme has exhausted its £3.5m fun…
A food bank in Wiltshire is running low on pet food, with some owners choosing to feed their animals before themselves due to financial struggles.
Many of us have been with the same bank for years, potentially missing out on hundreds of pounds that rivals are offering us to move to them. Banks are competing to change our mind with incentives to switch, including the largest bonus of £220.
Parents are reportedly watering down baby formula due to high costs, leading to dangerous health risks for infants, according to a baby bank in Consett, County Durham.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson has called for Australians to be able to use their superannuation for cost-of-living pressures, saying it is their money and they should be able to access it in times of crisis.
Senegal hikes fuel prices amid surge in global oil markets
Senegal has raised fuel prices due to the sharp rise in global oil costs. Super petrol now costs 990 CFA francs a litre, up by 70 francs, while diesel has risen to 755 CFA francs, an increase of 75 francs.
Three people share their experiences with subscription traps and offer advice on how to avoid them, including setting reminders, reading the small print, and not assuming a trial will end.
Zambians vote as Hichilema’s economic record faces crucial test
Zambians are voting in a presidential election that serves as a crucial test for President Hakainde Hichilema's economic record, amidst widespread public frustration over the rising cost of living.
The UK is grappling with the rising cost of living, with inflation expected to climb further in the second half of the year due to the fallout from the US-Israel war on Iran. The annual rate of inflation in June was 2.8 percent, down from 3 percent in May, but prices are …
A charity in Surrey has received £100,000 from the local council to help families facing financial hardship purchase essential back-to-school items, including uniforms.
The Labour government faces criticism over the prisons crisis, dismissing Reform UK's proposals, while also grappling with the cost of living and accusations of "gross negligence" on climate change from the Green party.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced plans to bring forward legislation making subscriptions easier to cancel and outlawing misleading 'pretend prices' in shops, aiming to alleviate cost of living pressures.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham is embarking on a national tour to reconnect the government with the British public, planning to announce policies addressing the cost of living crisis and high street improvements.
A charity shop in Romford, east London, is selling second-hand school uniforms for £5 to help families with the rising cost of living. The shop, S.M.I.L.E. London & Essex, has 1,000 items of branded and generic uniform available for families to donate and pick up.
A jeweller has been priced out of Liverpool's Christmas market due to a rise in costs. Alex Healy, who has sold her jewellery at the market since 2021, said the cost of renting a stall had doubled. She is now considering whether her business can survive without the income…
Two mums in Tavistock, Devon, have set up a free school uniform swap to help families save money on expensive clothing. The swap shop received donations of uniforms from local schools and the community, and aims to reduce waste and financial burden on families.
A growing number of people are choosing to swap their houses for a life on the water, citing the need to cut costs and live an adventure. The BBC spoke to several homeowners who have made the move, including Ken Tracey, who spent £75,000 on his boat and a further £20,000 …