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Landlord's heartbreak as pub shuts down
A pub landlord forced to close down says more venues face similar closures without more tax cuts.
October 7, 2026Cost-of-living crises have lasting impact on inflation expectations, poverty, IMF says - Reuters
Cost-of-living crises have lasting impact on inflation expectations, poverty, IMF says Reuters
October 6, 2026Rising energy costs add to cost of living for Northern Ireland's consumers
Households across Northern Ireland face increasing pressure on the cost of living as energy price hikes have come into effect.
October 3, 2026Suppliers pile pressure on government over energy bills
Immediate action is needed to help households struggling with bills this winter, says trade body Energy UK.
October 3, 2026Sky-high fuel prices push costs up on customers and charities
Growing fuel costs are leading to an increase in costs for charities and other businesses.
October 2, 2026'It could cost me £10k but I need the money now': Why Gen Z are opting out of pensions
A growing number of people are opting out of these schemes due to cost-of-living pressures.
October 1, 2026'We must keep going' says charity hit by fuel prices
Both petrol and diesel prices have risen by a third or more in just the past seven months.
October 1, 2026Fuel prices leave people asking 'what can we do?'
Record fuel prices across the country have left people in the South looking for ways to cope.
October 1, 2026'We're still cold paying £300 a month energy bills'
Redditch residents say they are worried they will not be able to afford heating.
October 1, 2026Food waste charity gets grant for rising costs
The charity received a £60,000 grant, over three years, from Shrewsbury Town Council.
September 29, 2026Proposed budget 'a step in the right direction'
The government releases its proposed budget with "targeted measures" to help families.
September 29, 2026UK tries to stop Trump's diesel export ban
John Healey said the government is in talks with the US over Donald Trump's threat to stop exports.
September 28, 2026In Brazil, frustration over cost of living undermines Lula's reelection bid - Reuters
In Brazil, frustration over cost of living undermines Lula's reelection bid Reuters
September 26, 2026Harry Potter play producer says cost of living made two-part show 'impossible'
The London production, which has been running for 10 years, will reopen next month as a one-part show.
September 24, 2026Food banks 'in crisis' amid fears some may have to close
According to the Trussell Trust, an anti-poverty charity, some food banks are having pay for 30-50% of the food they are supplying.
September 24, 2026Rising fuel prices 'cost tow truck business £10k'
A business says fuel duty will need to be cut by 30p to 50p per litre to help.
September 22, 2026Soaring fuel costs hit small businesses
It comes as fuel prices reach their highest since 2022, driven by conflict in the Middle East.
September 22, 2026Winter support planned for vulnerable residents
People could be eligible for awards of between £150 to £250, depending on their circumstances.
September 22, 2026Drivers rethink spending as fuel prices climb
Drivers and firms in the West Midlands say rising prices are hitting budgets and forcing cutbacks.
September 22, 2026Baby bank helping more parents in full-time work
The couple who run the bank say they are in "desperate need" of baby formula as demand is so high.
September 21, 2026