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Exposing the personal and political impact of the cost of living crisis – who is paying, who is accountable, and how we can help

Rachel Reeves' Sharp 3-Word Response To Claims UK Living Standards Will Fall Over Next 5 Years

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation warned that families will be £1400 worse off by 2030.
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'Scandalous': Critics Flooded With Outrage As Water Bills Set To Rise An Average Of 26%This Year

"It’s f***ing WATER."
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Trump Vows To Put Tariffs On Computer Chips, Drugs, Steel And Aluminum

If he follows through, it could raise prices on many day-to-day items as economists are almost unanimous that tariffs are passed on as consumer price increases.
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This 35p Ingredient Will Keep Cheese Mould-Free For Weeks

You probably have it in your cupboard already.
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The 1 Reason You Should NEVER Throw Away Tomato Puree Tubes

“I’m absolutely furious that I’m only just discovering this," one TikTok user said.
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The 1 Unexpected Food That Can Defrost Windscreens 'In Seconds'

It costs pennies, too.
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So THAT's Why Supermarkets Really Change Their Layouts

It can be quite sneaky.
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Martha Stewart's Berry-Washing Trick Keeps Them Fresh Longer

I'm definitely copying this.
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Energy Bills Set To Soar As Price Cap Goes Up By 10%

Ofgem said it will increase by from £1,568 to £1,717 from October 1.
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Lidl Is Releasing £20 Mystery Boxes That Are Worth Over £100, And It's Middle Aisle Bliss

Race you to the checkout.
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Parents Of Special Educational Needs Children Are Being Let Down By Lack Of Wraparound Childcare

"It’s never been more obvious that parents are crying out for more and better childcare options."
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The 1 Vegetable You Should NEVER Store Next To Potatoes

It could ruin your dinner.
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Martin Lewis Warns 'Time Is Running Out' To Receive Huge State Pension Boost

It could save people 'tens of thousands,' the money expert explained.
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Scurvy Symptoms You Should Look Out For And How To Treat It

Scurvy has nearly tripled in cases since 2007-08.
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13 'Affordable' Foods People Think Only The Rich Can Afford Now

"Tinned fish..."
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Minister Gets A Bleak Reality Check On Question Time: 'You're Going To Lose Terribly'

"And you're going to deserve to lose," the audience member said, scathingly.
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Inflation Is Down – But Here's Why We Are Still Very Much In A Cost Of Living Crisis

Most Brits are not feeling the benefits of falling inflation.
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7 Surprising Money ‘Rules’ Most People Don’t Know (But Should)

Finance experts reveal the advice that they personally make sure to follow in their own lives.
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Thrifty Mum Shares 1 Trick For Doing Bath Time Without Increasing Your Water Bill

These hacks can definitely save you some coins.
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Armando Iannucci Compares UK To 'Dickens Novel' In Takedown Of Government's Response To Poverty

The Thick Of It creator accused the Tories of introducing policies to bring more people into hardship.
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Kuenssberg Skewers Chancellor Over Economy Claims: 'Sounds Like You're In A Parallel Universe'

It came after Jeremy Hunt said £100,000 was "not a huge salary".
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Hunt Doubles Down On Claim £100k Is 'Not A Huge Salary' In Tense Sky News Interview

Sky News anchor Trevor Phillips said: "Do you regret tweeting that?"
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Question Time Audience Slams Rod Liddle Over Link Between Mental Health And Poverty

One person said it was "absolutely ridiculous” not to think there was a connection between the two issues.
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When Will Interest Rates Fall?

Inflation has dropped, but it's still far from where the Bank of England want it to be.
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Inflation Just Went Down To 3.4%. But Is The Government Really Behind This Welcome Decline?

Jeremy Hunt claims the fall in inflation was proof the "plan is working".
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Martin Lewis Urges People Born Between These Years To Put £1 In An ISA

During his ITV show, the Money Saving Expert urged that people need to deposit £1 before turning 40.
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The UK Was Just Voted Second Most Miserable Place In The World. Here's Why

The reasons behind our misery may surprise you.
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BBC Presenter Clashes With Jeremy Hunt In Spiky Interview Over Chancellor's Grasp On Job

Charlie Stayt said it was "fascinating" the chancellor "would not know the effect that your Budget has."
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Nick Ferrari Presses Minister Over 'Unthinkable Decline' In Living Standards

"Why is it such a gloomy economic picture with the Tories?" The LBC presenter asked.
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This Is What To Expect From The Final Cost Of Living Payment This Week

Around eight million eligible households will receive the payment today.
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Rishi Sunak Slammed After Underwhelming Response To Mums Struggling In Cost Of Living Crisis

"I'm sad to hear that someone is in that situation," the PM said.
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The Base Interest Rate Is Still High – But There Are Signs Change Is Coming

The Bank of England just kept base rates at 5.25% for the fourth time in a row.
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4 Things Brits Actually Want That Are Not Deporting Asylum Seekers To Rwanda

After all, it's been more than a year and no asylum seekers have actually been deported.
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