Lifestyle Rent is not the biggest expense in UK households — everyday spending is. Here’s how to fix it Small, repeated spends are quietly reshaping monthly budgets Teena Jose Apr 27, 2026
Business UK targets power firms with higher windfall tax to shield households from rising bills Government links tax hike to fixed-price contracts in bid to shield households Teena Jose Apr 21, 2026
UK More time to pay, same financial strain: why council tax reforms fall short for many households The overhaul offers breathing space, but deeper affordability concerns remain unresolved. Teena Jose Apr 17, 2026
Business Starmer criticises Trump and Putin as UK energy bills track global tensions Prime minister links household costs to geopolitical instability Teena Jose Apr 10, 2026
UK Energy bill support to depend on income levels, says Reeves Household energy bills are expected to rise in July, and Reeves said in March that any support would be targeted. Vivek Mishra Apr 01, 2026
Business Fuel and food costs rise sharply pushing half of UK households under pressure Rising global prices deepen pressure on already strained budgets. Teena Jose Mar 30, 2026
Business Energy bills could hit £2,000 as Iran conflict pushes UK gas prices higher Households face rising costs across energy, fuel and mortgages. Teena Jose Mar 21, 2026
Business UK housing costs hit record £226bn as mortgage payments squeeze households Rising mortgage interest and higher borrowing costs continue to strain household budgets. Teena Jose Mar 16, 2026