All news on the topic: Cost of Living
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Record numbers juggle side hustles in Britain as insecure work and high living costs reshape labour market
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.
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Ed Miliband accused of plotting Treasury takeover as Starmer weakens
Chancellor Rachel Reeves must not be “torpedoed” if Keir Starmer is removed as Britain’s prime minister.
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Public fury as Welsh council chief’s exit package compared to "lottery win"
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.
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Housing crisis fuels support for gangster Hutch as Ireland’s ruling parties lose grip
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.
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Crime, closures and decline leave Newport’s £117m mall on brink of collapse
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.
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Petrol theft surges 62% as drivers flee pumps and retailers lose thousands weekly
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.
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Fuel price anger sparks nationwide disruption as police dismantle blockades
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.
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Starmer abolishes two-child benefit cap in landmark welfare shift, lifting 450,000 children out of poverty as cost-of-living crisis bites
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the cap would be lifted when she delivered the budget back in November.
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Rachel Reeves vows not to ‘lose control of public spending’ as she prepares major growth-focused Budget
Rachel Reeves has insisted that she will not ’lose control of public spending’ as she prepares to deliver a crucial Budget she says will help her ’push ahead with the biggest drive for growth in a generation’.
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Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges action as UK inflation slows but food costs climb
The UK inflation rate decreased to 3.6% in the year leading up to October, yet food prices increased once more after a decline in September.
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FTSE 100 executives paid over £1 billion while workers face cost of living crisis
Report reveals over £1 billion was distributed to just 217 FTSE 100 executives in the past financial year.
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Price war: Lidl steals Aldi’s title as UK’s cheapest supermarket
Aldi is no longer the cheapest supermarket in the UK - for the first time in nearly two years.
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UK MPs’ salaries to rise to £93,904 in 2025-26, sparking outrage among NHS workers and teachers
MPs are expected to see their salary rise to £93,904 following the rise. Last year MPs received a pay rise of 5.5%, lifting their annual salary to £91,346.
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Bank of England holds base rate at 4.5% amid economic uncertainty
The Bank of England has maintained the UK’s base rate at 4.5%, aligning with the expectations of many economists.
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Residents of the ’caravan city’ arm themselves with axes and bats following an ’arson attack’
An apparent arson attack has sparked chaos between feuding homeowners and van-dwellers who live nearby.
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Inflation rises due to increases in food prices, airfares, and school fees
UK inflation jumped sharply in the year to January, driven by rising food prices, air fares and an increase in private school fees.
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Exact date revealed for when 7,000,000 workers could receive extra sick pay
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.
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