Cost-of-living crisis
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How to earn extra cash for Christmas
The Explainer The holiday season can be expensive but there are ways to bolster your festive finances
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Published
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Tipping point: is the end of the service charge near?
Talking Point Diners on both sides of the Atlantic are increasingly withholding tips
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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'Brain drain' fear as record numbers leave New Zealand
Under The Radar Neighbouring Australia is luring young workers with prospect of better jobs
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Abortions rise to record level 'due to cost of living'
Speed Read Low-income women face 'heart-breaking' choice, warns abortion charity chief
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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UK rents climb to record high
Speed Read Renters outside London now pay an average of £1,291 per month but rate of increase seems to be slowing
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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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 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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