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Demand for baby bank growing faster than donations
The charity says it gave out 36,400 items of child clothing and 536 tubs of formula milk in 2025.
July 13, 2026Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says
Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of over £600 a year simply to access standard goods and services.
July 12, 2026Fuel providers hopeful of more price reductions
Rubis and ATF Fuels both say they expect to see prices fall further in time.
July 6, 2026Livery bookings rise as horse owners struggle with costs
The livery provides an affordable service for owners to be able to have their horses cared for.
July 3, 2026We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
The Fire (Financially Independent, Retire Early) movement sees followers save as much as possible.
June 29, 2026Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'
People in a Lancashire town say they "don't know where the money will come from" if bills go up.
June 29, 2026US consumer sentiment improves in June, concerns of high cost of living remain - Reuters
US consumer sentiment improves in June, concerns of high cost of living remain Reuters
June 26, 2026Yes, there have been rows but here's how I've made moving back home work
Rising costs are forcing more young adults to live with their parents, here's how not to come to blows.
June 25, 2026VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
The government will reduce tax from 20% to 5% on a range of attractions as schools begin to break-up.
June 24, 2026Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for island
Only chief minister candidate wants to tackle costs, boost investment and increase housing supply.
June 19, 2026Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty
A local deputy wants to reduce fuel duty on the island by 10p a litre.
June 18, 2026Taxi fares set to increase amid rising costs
The council agrees to increase the maximum charges for Hackney carriage journeys, amid fears demand may fall.
June 17, 2026Thames Water moves step closer to nationalisation after government objects to rescue deal
A government spokesman tells the BBC that the current offer "does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment".
June 16, 2026Islanders' lifestyle views could help shape future
The results could help the government plan and deliver services in the future, officials say.
June 14, 2026Why does your World Cup pint cost so much this time round?
Pub landlords explain why they have no choice but to charge more.
June 11, 2026Parents find lifeline in 50p kids' clothes shop
A second-hand shop selling cheap baby clothes sees rising demand as families cut costs.
June 11, 2026UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why
UK pint prices are up 36% since the last World Cup. We look at why beer now costs so much more.
June 10, 2026Gabriel Raimondo, 18, wins deputy seat in election
He becomes Jersey's youngest ever politician after campaigning heavily on the cost of living.
June 9, 2026From UK athlete to parliament: Serena Guthrie wins senator seat
Serena Guthrie won Commonwealth gold as part of the England netball team in 2018.
June 8, 2026Advice service demand rises amid housing crisis
Citizens Advice Guernsey says housing and cost of living pressures have increased demand.
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Demand for baby bank growing faster than donations
Bedford BabyBank collects clothing, school uniform, towels and blankets A charity that helps families in Bedford said demand was growing "faster than donations". When Faces BabyBank started in Janua
Londoners face hidden poverty premium, study says
Josiah Lahai says he often can not afford what he wants in the supermarket Low-income households in London are facing an additional burden of more than £600 a year to access standard goods and servic
Fuel providers hopeful of more price reductions
Fuel providers said price reductions were being passed on to customers Two of the biggest fuel providers in the Channel Islands have said pump prices are steadily falling. Both Rubis and ATF Fuels s
Livery bookings rise as horse owners struggle with costs
Jo Woods said horses were not a hobby but a lifestyle and provided people with "so much fulfilment" Demand for affordable retirement livery has risen "exponentially" as people were "massively worried
We had packed lunches every day for 10 years and retired at 40
Katie and Alan Donegan were able to retire when he was 40 and she was 35 Every winter, Alan and Katie Donegan would avoid turning on the heating at their home in the south of England. "Instead, we w
Fears energy bill rise mean people 'surviving rather than living'
Jules Pritchard said many pensioners were "surviving rather than living" People at a community centre in one of the most deprived parts of Lancashire said they are afraid they will not be able to aff
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Yes, there have been rows but here's how I've made moving back home work
Natasha Suman (right) with her parents, Rita and Pawan When 24-year-old Natasha Suman moved back into her parents' home in Bedford after university, she only expected it to be for a "few months" whil
VAT cut on theme parks and kids' meals comes into force
Families are expected to get cheaper access to theme parks, zoos and museums as well as kids' meals as a temporary VAT cut comes in to force on Thursday for the school summer holidays. Ticket prices
Farnham sets out 'ambitious' vision for island
The politician set to remain as Jersey's chief minister has pledged to help tackle the cost of living, encourage more investment and continue increasing housing supply. Lyndon Farnham's candidature i
Deputy launches proposal to reduce fuel duty
A re-elected member of the States has proposed reducing fuel duty for three months to help islanders with the cost of living. Deputy Lucy Stephenson has called for a reduction in petrol and diesel du
Taxi fares set to increase amid rising costs
Taxi fares are set to rise across Worcester despite fears the price hike could reduce customer demand and damage the industry. The increases for Hackney carriage journeys, agreed by the city council,
UK minister rejects Thames Water rescue, nationalisation more likely
Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Sunday that the fuel excise will be extended for an additional month. The country is still battling with high fuel costs due to the war in Iran
Islanders' lifestyle views could help shape future
A survey has been launched to gather views on what "life in Jersey is really like", covering topics such as the cost of living and health. Statistics Jersey's annual Opinions and Lifestyle Survey was
Why pint prices have jumped by almost a quarter since last World Cup
Football fans will flock to pubs over the next month to watch the World Cup but the price of a pint has risen sharply since the competition was last held. The tournament begins on Thursday as co-hosts
Parents find lifeline in 50p kids' clothes shop
Bristol families are increasingly turning to second-hand children's clothing as the cost of living crisis puts growing pressure on budgets, with one shop seeing demand surge. Kids Stuff, based in Bed
UK pint prices up 36% since last World Cup – here's why
The price of a pint in UK pubs has risen sharply since the last World Cup, outpacing inflation. So what's behind the increase – and where is the money going? With millions of England and Scotland fan
Jersey's youngest ever politician elected at 18
Gabriel Raimondo has become Jersey's youngest ever politician after being elected as a Deputy for St Brelade. Raimondo, who turned 18 shortly before the election, said he was "absolutely ecstatic" at
From UK athlete to parliament: Serena Guthrie wins senator seat
Serena Guthrie has become a senator in Jersey at the first time of asking, after overnight results saw her finish fifth in the islandwide vote. The Jersey-born netball gold medallist received more th
Buncrana Councillor joins calls to reduce fuel taxes amidst price crisis
A Buncrana-based Councillor has joined calls to reduce the tax level placed on fuels, as prices continue to increase due to the war in Iran. Cllr Jack Murray has joined calls made by his party collea