Cost of living news

2026

1. 20 May

   

   What does the war in the Middle East mean for food prices and supplies?

   Shopping, food & drink
2. 20 May

   

   What's happening to house prices?

   Mortgages & property
3. 18 May

   

   Which? launches cost of living manifesto

   Shopping, food & drink
4. 15 May

   

   Asda was the cheapest supermarket for branded groceries in April

   Shopping, food & drink
5. 07 May

   

   Aldi crowned the cheapest supermarket in April

   Shopping, food & drink
6. 05 May

   

   Turn your old laptop into a faster, free Chromebook

   Computing
7. 01 May

   

   Nationwide and Lloyds were the cheapest mortgage lenders in April

   Mortgages & property
8. 27 Apr

   

   12 DIY projects you can do in a weekend

   Home improvements
9. 09 Apr

   

   Some pensioners may have to pay back their Winter Fuel Payment – are you affected?

   Tax
10. 07 Apr

    

    Emergency savings do's and don'ts

    Savings & Isas
11. 31 Mar

    

    Council tax rates 2026-27: how does your bill compare?

    Tax
12. 30 Mar

    

    What to do if your PIP claim is delayed?

    Tax
13. 21 Mar

    

    Pension credit claims fall – are you missing extra help?

    Pensions & retirement
14. 20 Mar

    

    Is your favourite Easter egg shrinking?

    Shopping, food & drink
15. 18 Mar

    

    April 2026 bill rises: what’s going up and expert tips to cut costs

    Money-saving tips
16. 17 Mar

    

    The secrets of Costco revealed

    Shopping, food & drink
17. 04 Mar

    

    Best family mobile phone plans: how to make savings on your mobile bill

    Broadband, mobile & TV services
18. 27 Feb

    

    I'm a supermarket expert: here's what you need to know about budget groceries

    Shopping, food & drink
19. 23 Feb

    

    7 laundry detergent hacks not to try

    Laundry & floorcare
20. 18 Feb

    

    10 ways to cut the cost of tumble drying

    Laundry & floorcare