UK family triples savings with off-grid move to Spain
A family who fled the UK for an off-grid life in Spain have trebled their savings and say they'll never return. Discover how they escaped the cost-of-living crisis.
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UK family triples savings living off-grid in Spain
A family who fled the UK for an off-grid life in Spain have trebled their savings and say they will never return. Discover how they escaped the cost-of-living crisis.
Divorced mum lives in tiny house in ex-husband's garden
After an amicable split, Eva Bantin, 50, found the perfect co-parenting and affordable housing solution: a tiny home in her ex's backyard. Discover how this unconventional arrangement works.
Couple saves £800 a month living on canal boat
Tish and Josh sold their apartment for a 57ft canal boat to escape the UK's cost of living crisis. They reveal the financial savings, the peace it brings, and the hidden challenges of life on the water.
Couple saves £1k a month living on canal boat
Tish and Josh sold their apartment and moved onto a narrowboat to escape rising UK living costs. They reveal the financial savings, mental health benefits, and hidden challenges of life on the water.
2026 Money Dates: Energy Cap, Wage Rise & Rate Decisions
Your guide to the 2026 financial changes: energy price cap rises 0.2% in January, national living wage increases 4.1% in April, and three Bank of England rate decisions. Plan your budget now.
Rising Trend of 'No-Split Divorce' in UK Families
A growing number of UK couples are opting for a 'no-split divorce', living together after separation due to financial pressures. Discover why families like Kate and Christian's are making this choice.
Grammys Split Country Album Category for 2026 Awards
The Recording Academy has split the Grammy country album award into traditional and contemporary categories for 2026. Explore the reasons, reactions, and what it means for artists like Beyoncé.
Billy Don Burns, 76, hospitalised after self-harm incident
Country music legend Billy Don Burns reveals he survived a near-fatal self-harm incident in November following a drug and alcohol binge. Read his harrowing story and recovery plea.
Dad builds daughters $200k apartments to escape NYC rent
A Maryland father's $200k home renovation gives his two adult daughters free apartments, allowing them to save thousands after leaving New York City's soaring rents. Read the inspiring story.
Man quits £144k job to become stay-at-home son
Luke Parkhurst, 34, swapped a six-figure salary for household chores under his mother's roof. Discover why he chose this unconventional path to fulfilment.
Man lives in hotel as it's cheaper than rent
A partially disabled man reveals living permanently in a Berkshire hotel saves him money on 'astronomical' rent and bills. Discover his cost-effective solution to the UK housing crisis.
Reeves' Budget 2025: Pay rise for 2.7 million workers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils her autumn spending plan, focusing on wage increases and tackling the cost of living. Discover how the Budget affects you.
UK Minimum Wage Rises to £12.71 for Millions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a major minimum wage hike for 2.7 million workers from April 2025. Discover how the new rates will impact your pay.
Radical decluttering approach transforms retirement living
Discover how 65-year-old Deborah chose constrained living to shed possessions and focus on experiences. Her inspiring story challenges conventional retirement planning.
The 'Singles Tax' Costs Thousands Extra Per Year
Discover how the 'singles tax' creates a £6,300 annual financial burden for those living alone, forcing hard choices between social life and solvency. Learn more.
Jakarta police clash with protesters over living costs
Indonesian police deployed tear gas and water cannons as thousands protested against soaring prices in central Jakarta, highlighting growing public discontent.
Family saves £15,000 by building countryside homestead
Discover how a young couple transformed their lives by leaving urban pressures behind to create a self-sufficient homestead, saving thousands while embracing sustainable living in the British countryside.
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.
Reeves' Tax Gamble: Budget Amid Cost of Living Crisis
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces mounting pressure as her first budget approaches, with experts questioning whether income tax cuts can truly alleviate Britain's deepening cost of living pressures.
Country Singer John Wesley Ryles Dies Aged 82
Legendary country singer John Wesley Ryles, known for his enduring career and classic recordings, has died at age 82, leaving behind a musical legacy spanning six decades.
The Modern Country Gentleman: Redefining Rural Life
Discover how the traditional English country gentleman is evolving, blending heritage with contemporary values in today's rural Britain.
Why UK families are ditching their living rooms
Discover how British households are transforming traditional living spaces into home offices, gyms, and creative zones in a radical rethinking of domestic life.
Picasso Masterpiece Stuns Antiques Roadshow Experts
BBC's Antiques Roadshow witnesses television history as expert Henry Sandon discovers an authentic Pablo Picasso ceramic worth a staggering six-figure sum during filming at The Black Country Living Museum.
Couple saves thousands living in shipping container home
Discover how one innovative couple transformed a shipping container into their dream rental home, saving over £12,000 annually while embracing sustainable living in the UK.
Epic 6-Country European Road Trip Adventure
Discover how to experience six European nations on one epic driving adventure from the UK to Italy, featuring stunning landscapes, cultural gems and practical travel tips.
Stephen Wilson Jr: Grief, boxing and country music
Exclusive interview reveals how the rising country star transformed profound loss into musical gold, blending rock energy with raw Nashville storytelling in his debut album 'Son of Dad'.
Emmerdale Star's Surprising Switch to Country Music
Former Emmerdale actor Ben Thornton reveals his surprising career switch to country music star and his exciting new single 'Better Man' that's taking the airwaves by storm.
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.
Surviving on minimum wage: The shocking reality
A minimum wage worker reveals the shocking reality of surviving on £11.44 per hour in today's cost of living crisis, sharing practical budgeting tips that could help others struggling financially.
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