All news on the topic: Cost of Living

Sir Keir Starmer has signalled he is squarely focused on tackling the cost of living and remaining professional, despite turmoil at the top of Government.

Debt to energy suppliers has reached a new record high of £4.79 billion – a 5% increase on the last quarter, Ofgem has said.

Andy Burnham is considering a tax hike on the sale of shares and second homes as part of a radical new economic agenda, it has emerged.

Andy Burnham has laid out his plans for the country as he celebrated his landslide victory at a rally following the Makerfield by-election.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would not walk away, vowing to fight any challenge from his leading party rival Andy Burnham and potentially ushering in a new bout of political instability.

Rachel Reeves said Labour must adhere to its manifesto, which ruled out joining the single market and the customs union, and allowing freedom of movement.

Hundreds of British civil servants are working from overseas while families are forced to forgo their summer getaways because of the cost of living crisis.

More than a million people in the UK now have second jobs as rising costs, insecure work, and industry changes push workers into a growing gig economy.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves must not be “torpedoed” if Keir Starmer is removed as Britain’s prime minister.

A council that agreed to a £209,000 payout to its chief executive two years ago has revealed the total cost is now £280,654.

A gangster candidate polling ahead of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael has turned an otherwise routine Dublin by-election into an uncomfortable moment for Ireland’s political establishment.

One of Britain’s newest cities is at risk of becoming an abandoned ruin as major brands exit due to antisocial behavior and economic decline.

Petrol theft has surged by 62% compared to a year ago, according to new figures compiled for the BBC, with one forecourt owner saying drive-offs are costing him £2,000 a week across his five sites.

Police have removed a blockade in central Dublin by farmers and hauliers protesting against fuel prices, indicating a possible end to six days of protests that have shaken Ireland.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the cap would be lifted when she delivered the budget back in November.

Aldi is no longer the cheapest supermarket in the UK - for the first time in nearly two years.

The Bank of England has maintained the UK’s base rate at 4.5%, aligning with the expectations of many economists.

An apparent arson attack has sparked chaos between feuding homeowners and van-dwellers who live nearby.

UK inflation jumped sharply in the year to January, driven by rising food prices, air fares and an increase in private school fees.

A new bill which would bolster people’s sick pay, maternity leave and protection against unfair dismissal is set to be pushed through parliament on Thursday.