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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.

UK Manicure Costs to Soar After Key Ingredient Ban

Manicure costs across Britain are predicted to soar by up to 30% following a proposed EU ban on methyl methacrylate (MMA), a key acrylic nail ingredient. Salons face a costly shift to safer, more expensive alternatives, with price hikes expected imminentl

Pound Crashes to Record Low After Truss's Mini-Budget

The UK faces a severe economic crisis as the pound sterling crashes to a historic low against the dollar following Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's mini-budget, triggering emergency warnings from the Bank of England and soaring mortgage costs for millions.

Boomerang Generation: Young Aussies Flee Home Costs

Exclusive research reveals a generational crisis as soaring living costs and stagnant wages force young Australian professionals to abandon independence and return to the family home, reshaping the nation's economic landscape.

Vulnerable at risk as UK housing support slashed

Charities sound the alarm as government cuts to housing vouchers and soaring rents threaten to leave thousands of vulnerable Britons, including families and the elderly, without a home. A perfect storm of policy failure and economic pressure is pushing th

Millions Raid Pensions in UK Cost of Living Crisis

Exclusive: New ONS data reveals a worrying trend of Britons dipping into long-term savings to cover essential costs, with younger adults hit hardest. Experts warn of a future financial timebomb.

Reeves Under Fire as UK Energy Price Cap Set to Rise

Chancellor Rachel Reeves confronts mounting pressure as Ofgem prepares to announce a significant increase in the energy price cap, compounding the cost-of-living crisis and testing Labour's economic resolve.

Liverpool sends aid convoy to affluent London borough

In a stunning reversal of roles, a convoy of aid supplies organised by Merseyrail staff has been sent from Liverpool to support vulnerable residents in affluent Chiswick, West London, highlighting the UK's deepening cost-of-living crisis.

Australia's Wealth Gap Widens in New Damning Report

A damning new report reveals Australia's wealth gap is widening at an alarming rate, with executive pay soaring while worker wages stagnate. Discover the stark realities of the nation's cost-of-living crisis.

UK Inflation Soars, Energy Price Cap Rocketing

Exclusive: New economic forecasts predict a severe cost-of-living squeeze for UK households, with inflation surging and energy prices set to skyrocket. The government faces mounting pressure to act as a winter crisis looms.

UK Fertility Rate Crashes to Record Low for Third Year

Exclusive analysis of ONS figures reveals a deepening demographic crisis as the fertility rate in England and Wales hits a record low. Discover the economic pressures, shifting societal norms, and government policies behind the decline.

Swinney slams Labour's 'cruel' energy bill plan

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney launches scathing attack on Labour's energy policy, warning it will plunge millions into fuel poverty while failing to lower bills. Exclusive analysis reveals the deepening cost-of-living crisis.

Greece's Tourism Boom Hides Deep Poverty Crisis

As Greece enjoys a record-breaking tourism season, a stark contrast emerges. A new report reveals the severe impact of the cost-of-living crisis on Greek residents, with many struggling to afford basic necessities amidst the influx of wealthy visitors.

Ofgem Cuts Energy Price Cap: Bills Drop by £122

Millions of UK households will see energy bills fall this summer as the regulator Ofgem announces a 7% reduction in the price cap. The average annual bill for a typical household will drop to £1,568 from July, offering relief amid the cost of living crisi

Russia's Regional Inflation Crisis Exposed

Exclusive analysis reveals Russia's soaring inflation is hitting regions hardest, with prices for essentials like eggs and sugar skyrocketing far beyond official figures, creating a stark divide from Moscow.

Influencer's £300 grocery haul sparks cost of living fury

A UK influencer has faced a fierce backlash after showcasing a £300 grocery haul featuring expensive raw milk and eco-cleaner, while complaining about the cost of living. The viral video has been labelled 'tone-deaf' and 'out of touch' by viewers struggli

Poundland Crisis: Owner Warns of Potential Collapse

High street giant Poundland faces a severe cash crunch as parent company Pepco warns of potential financial collapse, putting thousands of UK jobs at risk amid rising costs and consumer spending cuts.

Ofgem to Cut Energy Price Cap, Saving Households £100

Millions of UK households are set for a welcome reprieve as the energy regulator Ofgem announces a significant drop in the price cap. The average annual bill is expected to fall by over £100, offering crucial relief amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

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