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Royal Shakespeare Company announces 11% staff cuts

The Royal Shakespeare Company plans to reduce its workforce by 11% and merge costume departments to address a £5-6m shortfall. Read the full story on the theatre's financial challenges.

Mum charges family for Christmas dinner

A Rotherham mother explains why she charges adults £20 and children £10 for her 'luxury' Christmas meal, sparking intense debate online about festive hosting costs.

Australia's immigration overhaul targets cost-of-living crisis

In a dramatic policy shift, Australia announces sweeping immigration reforms aimed at easing the nation's crippling cost-of-living crisis. Discover how cutting migrant numbers could reshape the economy and affect everyday Australians.

UK Economic Storm: Energy and Mortgage Crisis Deepens

Millions of British families face financial turmoil as energy prices skyrocket and mortgage costs escalate, creating a perfect storm for household budgets. New government data reveals alarming trends that could push the UK toward recession.

Broken Britain: London Poverty Crisis Deepens

Shocking new data reveals how areas like Jaywick and London boroughs show escalating deprivation, food bank reliance, and child poverty amid Britain's growing inequality divide.

Fish & Chip Prices Soar 25% in Cost Crisis

Traditional British fish and chips could become an unaffordable luxury as prices surge by over 25% amid the ongoing cost of living squeeze, new research reveals.

MPs' energy costs surge 45% to £1.2 million

Exclusive investigation reveals UK MPs' energy costs skyrocket to £1.2 million while constituents face unaffordable bills. The staggering 45% increase raises questions about Westminster's priorities during the energy crisis.

250,000 Brits borrowing to pay basic bills

Shocking new research reveals 250,000 UK residents are turning to credit cards and loans just to cover essential expenses, with energy bills becoming increasingly unaffordable.

Birmingham: 95,000 children living in poverty

Shocking new data reveals Birmingham as England's child poverty capital, with nearly half of all children living in deprivation. Exclusive investigation uncovers the human stories behind the statistics.

MOT Price Shock: New Rules Add £300m to Driver Costs

Millions of UK motorists are set to be hit with a massive £300 million bill as controversial new MOT rules and a 54% fee increase come into force. Critics blast the changes as an unfair 'stealth tax' on drivers already struggling with cost-of-living press

UK Car Debt Crisis Echoes 2008 Financial Shock

Exclusive analysis reveals British drivers are buckling under a record £70 billion car finance burden, with soaring defaults threatening a 'Great Recession' style economic tremor. Discover the ticking time bomb in the UK's auto loan market.

UK Inflation Plunges to 2.3%, Nearing BoE Target

In a dramatic shift, UK inflation has fallen to its lowest level in nearly three years, hitting 2.3% in April. This brings it tantalisingly close to the Bank of England's 2% target, putting a summer interest rate cut firmly on the table. Discover what thi

Pret Axes Iconic £5.99 Meal Deal in Cost Cutting Move

Pret A Manger has axed its iconic £5.99 'Your Perfect Lunch' meal deal, sparking outrage among loyal customers. The high street chain cites rising costs as the reason for ending the popular lunchtime staple.

DWP Sends Vital Cost of Living Letters to Millions

The DWP is dispatching a vital notification to millions regarding the new cost of living payments. Here's what you need to know about eligibility, timelines, and how to spot genuine DWP correspondence.

Record 1.5m Food Parcels for UK Children in Poverty Crisis

Shocking new data from the Trussell Trust reveals an unprecedented surge in child poverty across the UK, with food banks in its network distributing over one million emergency food parcels to children in the past year—the highest number ever recorded.

Flourishing at 50: The Rise of Multi-Generational Homes

Exclusive report reveals a quiet social revolution sweeping the UK, as soaring numbers of adults in their fifties are choosing to live with their parents, driven by the cost-of-living crisis and a search for deeper family connection.

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