North v south cost of living divide: How fish and chips are £7.70 cheaper in Newcastle than London

North v south cost of living divide: How fish and chips are £7.70 cheaper in Newcastle than London

The cost-of-living crisis widening the north-south divide has been laid bare with MailOnline research showing the dramatically different costs faced by families up and down the country. Analysis of data collected by... Read more »
Christmas for hire: shoppers turn to renting for trees, toys and outfits | UK cost of living crisis

Christmas for hire: shoppers turn to renting for trees, toys and outfits | UK cost of living crisis

This year’s thriftiest Christmas hack isn’t about making your own fudge or foraging for pine cones – it’s hiring everything from the toys to the tree. With the cost of living crisis... Read more »
Cost of living crisis: Now charity workers are struggling to make ends meet

Cost of living crisis: Now charity workers are struggling to make ends meet

Hounslow LIFE isn’t the only division of Hestia where staff have concerns. One staffer at a south London women’s and children’s refuge told openDemocracy: “How can [women’s charities] Solace and Refuge pay... Read more »
The cost of homeownership rises to £76,000 in first …

The cost of homeownership rises to £76,000 in first …

Estate agent comparison site, GetAgent.co.uk, claims that after purchasing a property the average homebuyer pays £76,000 during the initial year. In some areas of the market, the price reaches up to £209,329.  The... Read more »
how will the cost of living crisis impact …

how will the cost of living crisis impact …

A new market analysis from Ocasa, the specialist rental platform, warns that the average rent bill could reach as much as £2,270 per month. If prices rise in line with the increases... Read more »
Homeowner claims court battle with her neighbour over Japanese knotweed cost her £250,000

Homeowner claims court battle with her neighbour over Japanese knotweed cost her £250,000

Homeowner claims court battle with her neighbour over Japanese knotweed forced her to knock £150,000 off the asking price of her £1.1m home and cost £100,000 in legal fees EXCLUSIVE: Woman says... Read more »
Schools in England warn of crisis of ‘heartbreaking’ rise in hungry children | UK cost of living crisis

Schools in England warn of crisis of ‘heartbreaking’ rise in hungry children | UK cost of living crisis

Children are so hungry that they are eating rubbers or hiding in the playground because they can’t afford lunch, according to reports from headteachers across England. The headteachers say the government is... Read more »
Too Good To Go on the rise in London, as demand for the surplus food app soars nationwide amidst cost of living crisis

Too Good To Go on the rise in London, as demand for the surplus food app soars nationwide amidst cost of living crisis

The world’s largest food saving app, Too Good To Go, has reported a surge in demand amidst the cost of living crisis. In the UK from March to July 2022, Too Good... Read more »
Property buyers reducing budgets amid cost of living …

Property buyers reducing budgets amid cost of living …

For the majority of buyers, the amount they plan to spend on their new home hasn’t changed.  More than half, or 54% of respondents, said that there would be no effect, and... Read more »
North London MPs call for Liz Truss cost of living action

North London MPs call for Liz Truss cost of living action

Published: 8:38 AM September 7, 2022 Labour MPs have called for immediate action to tackle the cost-of-living crisis and environmental challenges as Liz Truss begins her term as prime minister. Ms Truss... Read more »