Tag: cost of living
over 1 year ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Families and community groups come together to protest against cuts in Northern Ireland

The Communities Against Cuts protest was held at Belfast City Hall on Thursday afternoon

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over 1 year ago
yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk

Leeds family with six children left in 'significant distress' after being made homeless by landlord

A family of eight was left homeless after being evicted by their landlord.

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over 1 year ago
doncasterfreepress.co.uk

Number of people on universal credit hits all-time high in Doncaster

More people than ever were using universal credit in Doncaster in March, figures show.

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over 1 year ago
irishmirror.ie

Taoiseach promises pension hike in budget and says elderly will be looked after

“I can absolutely assure the Deputy of one thing: there will be a further increase in the weekly pension"

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

We tried own brand tea bags from every supermarket and if you like a strong brew there's only one...

We tasted tea bags from Asda, Lidl, Aldi, Tesco, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and M&S

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

I made my own McDonald's Chicken Big Mac meals from Iceland for the half the price

When it comes to McDonald's, most people have a favourite. But if that's the Chicken Big Mac you may well be sorely d...

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

I did a big shop at the less talked-about supermarket families are turning to for 'unbeatable dea...

Some of the items were half the price of what you'd pay elsewhere

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over 1 year ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Sure Start potential cuts 'stripping away kids' futures' says NI mum

"At the end of the day it does take a village to raise a child, and Sure Start was our village in our time of need."

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Shoppers say it's time to 'boycott big brands' over 'disgusting' price of Tesco's Bisto

Customers say they'd 'rather go without' than pay the 'crazy' prices they're seeing on shelves

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Supermarket's 20 per cent hike of budget essential brings cost of groceries to all time high

The retailer is already under fire for increasing prices in its value range

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over 1 year ago
dublinlive.ie

Cheaper electricity bills on the way thanks to offshore wind investment, says Eamon Ryan

The Environment and Energy Minister was speaking after the announcement that four offshore windfarms have successfull...

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

'I repeated my Asda budget shop from six months ago - prices have rocketed'

13 products had risen by 30% or more, with one actually doubling in price over that time

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

DWP issues Winter Fuel Payment update as millions could be eligible for £600 boost

Eligible people can get between £250 and £600 with the Winter Fuel Payment

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over 1 year ago
irishmirror.ie

Civil servants could strike as they demand 7% pay increase to match rate of inflation

Inflation is currently running at 7.2% according to the latest figures from the CSO for April

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over 1 year ago
doncasterfreepress.co.uk

Cost-of-living crisis: tens of thousands of Doncaster households to receive support payment

Tens of thousands of households in Doncaster are due to receive the first cost of living payment from the Government,...

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

What’s happening to UK mortgage rates? Interest rate forecast, how repayments have changed with b...

With the cost of living crisis squeezing personal finances, here’s the latest advice on what to do if your mortgage f...

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

When will UK interest rates come down? Bank of England base rate forecast - what it means for cos...

While Bank of England governor Andrew Bailey said he believes inflation will ‘fall sharply’ in 2023, markets are stil...

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Community living: what are the benefits of cohousing during cost of living crisis and is it more ...

Cohousing allows people to pool their resources together whilst maintaining an independent life

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over 1 year ago
belfastlive.co.uk

How DWP claimants can get £812 loan to help with the cost of essential purchases

The interest free loan can be repaid over the course of two years

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Citizens Advice helps record numbers as people turn to food banks amid cost of living struggles

Citizens Advice helped 94,000 people with food bank referrals and access to emergency charitable grants

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over 1 year ago
irishmirror.ie

Aldi and Lidl confirm bread price drop as supermarkets follow suit with Tesco

Both supermarkets are slicing their bread prices

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over 1 year ago
irishmirror.ie

Tesco cuts the price of bread - days after supermarkets cut the price of butter

From tomorrow, Tesco own brand 800g white sliced pan will now be priced at 89c, down 10c

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Shoppers ask 'when will this madness end'? amid grocery and pet food hikes

One shopper hit out after the cost of her usual pet food and pizza increased again

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Leeds Building Society deal with Experian means Netflix subscription ‘could help’ mortgage applic...

Under the deal, regular payments for streaming services like Netflix, Disney+ and Amazon Prime could help to boost fi...

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over 1 year ago
irishmirror.ie

Taoiseach Leo Varadkar 'very concerned' as one in four people behind on paying gas bills

Leo Varadkar has said he is “very concerned” about the rising numbers of gas customers in arrears as we head into the...

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Skipton Building Society deposit-free mortgage: how does product work - what are its pros and cons?

The no-deposit ‘Track Record’ mortgage is targeted at renters and does not require a guarantor

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Rishi Sunak has to step in and help struggling pubs to avoid mental health epidemic

Pubs are in the midst of a crisis owing to sky-high energy bills and consumers spending less.

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over 1 year ago
irishmirror.ie

Calls for Government to step in and force supermarkets to reduce grocery prices

Calls for price caps legislation to be used to force supermarkets to help cash-strapped consumers

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over 1 year ago
irishmirror.ie

Night rate electricity time change would 'reduce demand' and make bills cheaper for households

Dáil committee will hear calls for cheaper nightsaver tariffs earlier in the evening from Fianna Fáil TD Christopher ...

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over 1 year ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Andersonstown Road school uniform shop opens in permanent location

Families will be able to visit the hub and take what they need for free

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

I made the 68p solution declared 'the best weed killer ever' and it worked wonders

Within a few hours the weeds were dead

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over 1 year ago
huffingtonpost.co.uk

Yup, A Gold Carriage In A Cost Of Living Crisis Is A Different Level Of Bad Taste

"While you applaud a rich man in a gold carriage, the guy next to you who works 50 hours a week, can't afford the fam...

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

'Most expensive' supermarket hikes price of budget basic bringing cost of essentials to new high

The supermarket is the only one to have any rise in our weekly price comparison of groceries

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

I repeated my Costco shop from six months ago and was staggered by some of the prices

Seven out of 10 products had increased, with two of them also reducing in size

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Is King Charles’s Coronation make or break for UK pubs? How energy bills and cost of living are h...

The additional May bank holiday and extended opening hours are expected to generate an extra £350 million for pubs - ...

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over 1 year ago
nationalworld.com

Cost of living 1953 vs 2023: how have prices changed since Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation?

King Charles III is set to be crowned in Westminster Abbey on Saturday (6 May) - here’s how much a pint of beer and a...

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over 1 year ago
doncasterfreepress.co.uk

One in six Doncaster households in fuel poverty

One in six households in Doncaster were in fuel poverty when the energy crisis began two years ago, new figures show.

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over 1 year ago
manchestereveningnews.co.uk

Shoppers saving a fortune with supermarket's £1.75 laundry detergent the 'closest to Fairy you’ll...

Those who have swapped to it say it's a 'great product' and 'smells lush'

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over 1 year ago
belfastlive.co.uk

Most households should have received DWP Cost of Living payment by end of today

Over seven million households have received the £301 payment in the past eight days

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