Cost-of-living crisis
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Olive oil: alternatives for the 'liquid gold'
The Week Recommends As the price of this store cupboard staple has rocketed, we look at ways to save and other oils to use for cooking
By Adrienne Wyper, The Week UK Published
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The importance of discussing and dealing with debt
The Explainer Increasing numbers of people have 'problem debt' – but there are ways to tackle it
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How to beat the broadband price hikes
The Explainer Customers are facing inflation-busting rises – so here is how to find a better deal
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Poetry's surprising renaissance in the UK
Under The Radar Books of verse enjoyed record sales last year but the Instagram-inspired trend is 'alarming' to some
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The household bills that are set to rise in 2024
The Explainer From energy bills to the TV licence, several household payments are set to change
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Nan who charges family for Christmas dinner puts up price
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Gazundering: the trend shaking up the property market
Under the Radar More buyers are reducing their offers at the last minute to force cheaper sales
By Flora Neville, The Week UK Published
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The winter benefits available for struggling households
The Explainer From fuel payments to Christmas bonuses, bill support is being offered as temperatures drop
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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The cost of Christmas: how to make seasonal savings
The Explainer Many households will be looking to keep their Christmas costs down this festive season
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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School's out: are term-time holidays acceptable?
Talking Point Parents struggle to afford summer travel price hikes, but face threat of fines and disrupted education
By Harriet Marsden Last updated
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How to cut the cost of pet insurance
Prices for some premiums are barking mad but animal owners can avoid paying over the odds
By Marc Shoffman Published
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Is equity release right for you?
feature Homeowners can release cash locked up in their property without having to sell
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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How to prepare for the cost of university
feature Students may leave university with debts of around £50,000 – here is how much it costs, and the help available
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Cost-of-living crisis: is the UK over the worst of it?
Today's Big Question Inflation data showing sharp falls in price rises will bring ‘sighs of relief in government’, but food prices may not ever come back down
By Arion McNicoll Last updated
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