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Cost of Living

All the latest news and articles covering the UK's Cost of Living as prices rise and a crisis takes hold, including updates on support and payments. Cost of Living refers to the amount of money needed to cover basic expenses, such as housing, food, energy bills, and healthcare.

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My parents want me to pay £6,500 for their anniversary trip while my brother goes free

Money 5 days ago By Sarah Davidson

Samuel LeedsPeople criticise me for being a landlord - but I make ?300,000 a month at just 35

I’m a landlord making £100,000 a month — young people have no excuse to be poor

Money 5 days ago By Jessica Lindsay

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The average net worth of Brits, depending on their age

Money September 17, 2026 By Eleanor Noyce

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham departs 10 Downing Street for (PMQs) (Picture: Lewis/SOPA Images/Shutterstock)

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Politics September 13, 2026 By Craig Munro

Calculating home finances!

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Money September 9, 2026 By Jessica Lindsay

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Money September 15, 2026 By Jessica Lindsay

The Regatta ship, operated by Explorations by Norwegian.

This 371-day cruise costs £56,000 — is it cheaper than living in London?

Travel September 6, 2026 By Eleanor Noyce

Martin Lewis reveals 'shock' amount parents need to save for each child's uni costs

Money September 2, 2026 By Jessica Lindsay

Engineer removing roof tile near installed solar panels on sunny day

Half of us want homes with solar panels — your no-nonsense guide to installing them

Property August 27, 2026 By Alice Giddings

Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis' MSE shares advice to save 11% on bills before energy price cap hike

Money August 26, 2026 By Jessica Lindsay

Ryan Blackley and wife Jess with sons Noah and Bodhi in Thailand by a waterfall.

We retired in our 30s and travel the world on £60 a day with our kids

Travel August 25, 2026 By Maicey Navarro Griffiths

The average amount Brits have in savings, according to their age

Money August 10, 2026 By Sophie-May Williams

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Major change to bus tickets across England from today — here's what you need to know

Families August 1, 2026 By Charlie Sawyer

A Lidl supermarket sign

Lidl just brought back the 'ultimate' shopping perk — and it only costs 1p

Food August 1, 2026 By Courtney Pochin