Cost of Living

National

Shortage of tomatoes, cucumbers and pears set to hit supermarkets this winter

With the UK “sleepwalking” into a food supply crisis, the country’s union for farmers and growers has warned shoppers about the impending food and vegetable shortage

National

Martin Lewis shares important message to those using air fryers instead of ovens

The advice from the Money Saving Expert could save you money in the kitchen this winter

InYourArea Community

Applications for cost-of-living grants for Somerset's charities and groups open

The grants can help charities and groups who are struggling with the increased costs of living

Christmas

Citizens Advice Halton seeks volunteers for Christmas debt service

The advice service requires local help as Christmas is 'always its busiest time'

National

Martin Lewis tip to dry clothes for 7p without putting heating on

Martin Lewis addressed a concerned listener on his podcast who wanted to know how to dry clothes cheaply

National

The energy firms paying people to switch off during peak hours - full list

British Gas has joined other firms under the National Grid's 'Demand Flexibility Service' scheme

National

UK's cheapest supermarket revealed - costing £27 less than rivals

After analysing the prices of 48 everyday essentials in the UK's biggest supermarkets, one food retailer was found to be much more affordable than the rest

InYourArea Community

Southwark organisations given grants to boost mental health and tackle cost-of-living crisis

The funds have been allocated to nine organisations as part of Better Bankside's Community Grants programme

National

House prices see biggest drop in two years as rocketing mortgage rates hit potential buyers

House prices fell by almost £4,500, registering a 1.4 per cent month-on-month fall

InYourArea Community

London's unwanted winter clothes sought at newly-opened drop-off sites

Attic Self Storage has pledged to donate £5 to local food banks for each new customer

National

Major energy supplier joins scheme to pay customers to use less electricity, but there’s a catch

The supplier becomes the latest - and the largest - to sign up for the scheme, which is run by the National Grid

National

Smart Tesco shopper shares trick to save money on vegetables every time

The handy advice has been described as a 'great saving' tip by one grateful shopper