UK inflation rose to 3.1% in August, increasing pressure on household finances ahead of the Budget on 28 October. Andy Burnham described the figures as concerning and warned that the Budget would be…

Ofgem has confirmed that the energy price cap will rise by 4% from 1 October to 31 December, even after the Government's removal of VAT from domestic electricity bills, as high wholesale gas…

Andy Burnham has pledged to lead a 'cost-of-living government', making financial support for households his first priority after taking office. At his first cabinet meeting, Burnham announced a temporary six-month cut in VAT…

UK households are facing renewed pressure on their finances as global oil prices remain elevated following the Middle East conflict that began in late February. Petrol prices have exceeded 150 pence per litre…

The Government has introduced a temporary reduction in VAT on selected family activities and children’s meals in an effort to ease the cost of summer holidays for households across the UK. From 25…

A new report from the National Audit Office (NAO) has revealed that billions of pounds are owed to utility providers across the UK, while many households remain unaware of support schemes designed to…

Rachel Reeves is facing mounting pressure to introduce urgent support measures for vulnerable households as energy bills are expected to rise sharply again this winter. Ofgem has announced a 13% increase in the…

The Government has softened planned sanctions banning imports of diesel and jet fuel refined from Russian oil in third countries, citing concerns over rising fuel prices and supply disruption caused by conflict in…

The UK’s unemployment rate has unexpectedly risen to 5%, while job vacancies have dropped to their lowest level in five years, reflecting growing strain on the economy. Economists believe the escalating conflict involving…

Children across England aged five to fifteen will be able to travel free on participating local buses throughout August under a new £100 million government scheme aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures on families.…