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Inflation is heating up but don't expect another crisis
Rising living costs could heap pressure on PM Andy Burnham though it depends what happens in the coming months.
August 19, 2026Jump in energy bills drives UK inflation to highest rate for four months
The cost of things is now rising at a faster pace compared with last month.
August 19, 2026Demand for school uniform bank 'has never been higher'
One mother said uniform costs had "really eaten" into her budget.
August 18, 2026'It was either feed my animals or feed myself'
Pet food banks says donations of food have dipped over the summer.
August 18, 2026Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding
Ofwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.
August 13, 2026Zambians voting as president bids for second term
Hakainde Hichilema wants five more years but continued cost of living pressures have dented his appeal.
August 13, 2026Burnham warned Iran war could hit UK growth next year
The conflict in the Middle East has pushed up oil and fuel prices, and also disrupted supply chains.
August 12, 2026PM admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
The PM has announced a rake of measures to help people since taking office three weeks ago.
August 12, 2026Watch: U's fans told house prices put players off
At a fans' forum, the director of football reveals high property costs are a "big challenge".
August 11, 2026School uniform rules must go further, charity says
A Coventry charity opens a uniform bank as the government sets limits on logoed items for pupils.
August 11, 2026Nigerians' cost of living pain deepens as election looms - reuters.com
Nigerians' cost of living pain deepens as election looms reuters.com
August 10, 2026Burnham brings forward ban on 'subscription traps' to ease cost of living
The prime minister is embarking on a UK tour with a series of announcements aimed at easing living costs.
August 10, 2026Andy Burnham to embark on cost of living tour through the UK
No 10 says the prime minister's plans will "give people some room to breathe", but opposition figures accuse him of "hypocrisy".
August 8, 2026Shop selling second-hand school uniforms for £5
A charity for families facing poverty runs the swap shop for uniforms to help with the cost of living.
August 8, 2026Mums hope school uniform swap will help families
Items were donated to the pair for a swap event held in Tavistock Library.
August 7, 2026The homeowners selling up for a life on the water
Growing numbers of people are swapping mortgages for moorings amid the cost of living crisis.
August 6, 2026Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told
More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.
August 5, 2026The cost of being single – and how friends are teaming up to beat it
Many singles face extra costs for housing, bills, food and holidays but there are ways to ease the burden.
August 4, 2026'I pay £580 a month to live in a disused care home': Property guardians show us around
Could you live communally in a disused building in exchange for a heavily discounted rent? Property guardians show us around.
July 30, 2026Middle-earners 'struggling' over schools bonus cap
A mum says not getting the back to school bonus is a "kick in the teeth" for working parents just above the income threshold.
July 29, 2026