RBA's sporting cliches fail struggling Australians
As the Reserve Bank governor deploys football metaphors, new data reveals Australian households are being pushed to breaking point by relentless rate hikes and soaring living costs.
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Winter Fuel Payment 2024: Eligibility Guide
Discover if you qualify for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment this year. Our comprehensive guide explains eligibility criteria, payment amounts, and how to claim your heating support.
Surprising UK City Offers Best Value for Money
New research reveals which UK city gives residents the most bang for their buck, with surprising results that challenge London's dominance.
Labour's poverty dilemma: 450,000 children wait
Exclusive analysis reveals Labour's cautious approach to child poverty, opting for gradual reform over immediate universal credit expansion despite rising hardship across Britain.
Britain's professional middle class is disappearing
A startling new analysis reveals how Britain's traditional middle class is being hollowed out, creating a worrying new class divide that threatens social stability.
Priestley's Timeless Warning Resonates in 2025
A powerful new production at London's Donmar Warehouse reveals how Priestley's classic socialist drama speaks directly to today's cost of living crisis and social inequality.
DWP's £4.25 Rule Warning: Benefits At Risk
Exclusive: The Department for Work and Pensions issues urgent alert about little-known savings rule that could stop Universal Credit and other benefit payments immediately.
New Zealand's Great Exodus to Australia
New Zealand is experiencing an unprecedented population drain as citizens head to Australia in record numbers, driven by better wages and living costs. Discover the economic forces behind this mass migration.
Reeves' VAT Cut Will Backfire, Experts Warn
Chancellor's plan to slash VAT on electricity faces criticism as analysts warn it could fuel inflation and fail to target those most in need. Discover why energy experts are sounding the alarm.
Martin Lewis' 12-minute council tax saving solution
Money Saving Expert founder shares simple check that could save London households hundreds of pounds annually amid cost of living crisis.
Australia's new consumer habits: Drinking less, buying smart
New data reveals Australians are fundamentally changing their spending patterns - drinking less alcohol, forgoing flu vaccinations, and switching to supermarket home brands amid economic pressures.
Immigration Tops Cost of Living as UK's Main Concern
Exclusive Sky News polling shows immigration has surged past the cost of living to become the most pressing issue for UK voters ahead of the general election.
London emergency services waste £11m on false alarms
Shocking new figures reveal London's fire brigade, police and ambulance services wasted over £11 million responding to malicious false alarms and hoax calls last year, raising serious concerns about resource allocation.
Morrisons cuts Christmas prices to help shoppers save
Supermarket giant Morrisons announces major price cuts across 150 popular products to help families afford their Christmas celebrations amid cost of living pressures.
Morrisons cuts prices on 160 products before Christmas
Supermarket giant Morrisons cuts prices on 160 popular products including bread, milk and vegetables to help families save money during the cost of living crisis ahead of Christmas.
$33M BOM website revamp cost revealed after public outrage
The Bureau of Meteorology's controversial website overhaul has cost Australian taxpayers a staggering $33.4 million, with the final price tag revealed after widespread public outrage over functionality issues and downtime.
3 DWP Winter Benefits Worth £325+
Struggling with winter bills? Discover three crucial Department for Work and Pensions benefits that could provide vital financial support during the coldest months.
Ben Jennings' Halloween Budget Cartoon: Hunt as Pumpkin Head
Acclaimed political cartoonist Ben Jennings delivers a chilling satire of the Chancellor's autumn budget, depicting Jeremy Hunt as a pumpkin-headed spectre haunting Britain with austerity measures disguised as treats.
Chancellor's Budget: What Britain Needs Now
As the Chancellor prepares his autumn budget, business leaders and economists reveal the urgent measures required to boost growth, support families, and fix public services across the UK.
Energy bills to rise 5% as suppliers chase £500m debt
Millions of UK households are bracing for a double blow as energy bills are projected to rise by 5% while suppliers seek to recover nearly £500 million in customer debt through increased charges.
Britain's biscuit crisis: Cost of living bites our tea breaks
From digestives to custard creams, Britain's beloved biscuits are becoming unaffordable luxuries as inflation bites into our most cherished rituals.
RBA Shock: Next Rate Move Could Be Up, Not Down
As Australia's inflation proves stubbornly persistent, economists are warning that the next interest rate move might not be down, but up. Discover why the RBA could be forced into another hike and what it means for mortgages and the economy.
Young couple abandon UK for Australian dream
Fed up with the UK's cost of living crisis and bleak prospects, Millie and Harry have packed their bags for Australia in search of better opportunities and sunshine.
Energy price cap rises to £1,928 from January
Millions of UK households face higher energy bills as Ofgem announces price cap increase, adding pressure to already stretched budgets during the cost of living crisis.
PM's popularity tested by economic anxieties
New polling data reveals the Australian Prime Minister is riding high on personal popularity, but voter concerns about the economy and cost of living threaten to undermine his government's momentum.
Fish and Chip Shops Raise Prices Amid Cod Crisis
Britain's beloved fish and chips are facing an unprecedented price surge as cod shortages hit crisis levels, with industry experts warning of further increases ahead.
RBA Rules Out Interest Rate Cuts
The Reserve Bank of Australia has dashed hopes for interest rate relief, revealing it was 'always looking for an excuse' to maintain current settings as inflation concerns persist.
Supermarket price hikes branded 'ridiculous' by shoppers
UK shoppers are expressing fury as new price increases hit branded products at Tesco and Sainsbury's, with many calling the latest changes 'completely unjustified'.
Cash ISA Warning: Inflation Eroding Savings
Financial experts sound the alarm as inflation continues to outpace cash ISA returns, threatening the real value of Britons' hard-earned savings. Discover why your money might be losing value and what alternatives could protect your wealth.
Shrinkflation: 6 Supermarket Products Secretly Shrinking
From chocolate bars to toilet rolls, discover which everyday essentials are getting smaller while prices stay the same in this cost of living investigation.
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