Expert Advice for a Sober and Enjoyable Christmas
A psychotherapist reveals how ditching alcohol can lead to a more meaningful and less stressful festive season. Learn how planning and realism can support your sobriety goals.
A psychotherapist reveals how ditching alcohol can lead to a more meaningful and less stressful festive season. Learn how planning and realism can support your sobriety goals.
UK government's proposed ban on cannabis seeds faces fierce opposition from growers, who warn it will fuel a £1.2bn black market and harm medical patients. Read the full story.
Discover the surprising factors making your UK home cold despite the heating being on. Expert tips to boost warmth, slash bills, and protect your health this winter.
Discover Dunelm's incredible Black Friday 2025 deals with up to 50% off home essentials including Silentnight beds, heated airers and festive decor. Refresh your home for Christmas with these limited-time offers.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms minimum wage increases benefiting 2.7 million workers. National Living Wage rises to £12.71 from April, with youth rates seeing significant boosts.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to 'grip the cost of living' in the 26 November budget, despite expectations of tax rises to bridge a multibillion-pound spending gap.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a historic rail fare freeze for 2026, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure impacts your travel budget.
Discover Sam Lau's brilliant cartoon guide to creating domestic bliss through interior design. Learn how to transform your living space with these insightful visual tips.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks out against media attacks and 'mansplaining' as she prepares to deliver a budget with tax rises and cost of living measures. Read the latest.
Discover which rooms retain heat best for remote workers facing rising energy bills. Our ranking reveals where to set up your home office to stay warm and save money this winter.
Ofgem announces a surprise energy price cap increase for January, pushing bills to £1,758. Campaigners warn this offers 'no help to struggling families' amid a £4.4bn energy debt crisis.
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
The Guardian has published corrections regarding a misattributed living standards analysis and a technical error confusing Unix. Readers can submit complaints to the provided contacts.
As Arctic temperatures hit the UK and energy bills rise, thousands seek refuge in community warm spaces. Share your experience with the warm bank phenomenon.
In Tennessee, Democrat Aftyn Behn is building a 'coalition of the pissed off' to challenge a Republican stronghold. With the cost of living crisis central to her campaign, could she turn this seat blue for the first time since 1983?
Discover how one woman's choice to shed possessions and rent a room is redefining retirement. A compelling look at using money for experiences, not inheritance.
Shoppers are furious as toothpaste prices soar to £23, with Colgate and Oral-B brands becoming unaffordable daily essentials. Discover why costs have skyrocketed and what experts say.
New research reveals smoking marijuana significantly reduces alcohol consumption. Could cannabis be a tool for cutting back on drinking? Discover the findings.
Planning permission granted for two new tower blocks with 245 homes in Spitalfields, London's most gentrified area. The development includes social rent homes amid ongoing community concerns.
New analysis reveals UK workers have lost over £4,000 in spending power since 2021, with real wages not expected to recover until 2044. Discover the economic factors behind this decline.
UK inflation eased to 3.6% in October, yet accelerating food prices pose a major challenge for the Bank of England and continue to strain household budgets.
Ofgem's energy price cap is predicted to fall by just £22 annually in January 2026 before a £75 rise in April. Discover why bills remain high despite wholesale price drops.
Natividad Perez-Hernandez, mother of controversial rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, was violently held during a terrifying home invasion in Florida while her son was livestreaming.
Beccy Dickinson and her ex-husband built a six-figure business together after their marriage ended. Discover how they transformed their professional relationship while working with Google and Netflix.
The UK government reveals its next targets in the cost of living crisis. Discover which groups face scrutiny and what support measures are planned for struggling households.
The NSW government will make the $60 weekly road toll cap permanent, funded by reintroducing two-way tolls on the Sydney Harbour Bridge from 2028. A major cost-of-living relief measure.
Elderly residents at Woodlands care home face eviction as Reform-led council consults on closures. Families describe the proposal as 'cruel' and warn of devastating human cost.
Discover how a week in Copenhagen, the world's happiest city, inspired an LA woman to adopt cycling, minimalism, and a healthier lifestyle. Find out what makes Denmark's capital so special.
A new proposal could cut council tax for 80% of UK households, saving around £45 a year, while doubling bills for the most expensive properties. Discover the fairer system.
The age-old proverb 'good fences make good neighbours' is put under the microscope. Does a strong boundary truly foster better relationships? Share your view.