17th May 2022
With the rise of energy bills and some not-very-helpful comments in the media – from “wear a jumper” to “sit on a warm bus” coming from the top as a solution to the cold weather and rising costs, many are concerned that their very real health worries are not being listened to. Understandably, many people…
10th May 2022
On Friday 6th May, we produced a short cost of living survey via social media, asking our followers their thoughts and feelings about inflation, rising costs and more. The survey contained a mixture of polls and open-ended questions, where we asked you to share your own thoughts and feelings on certain topics. Here’s what we…
28th Apr 2022
You are being charged for devices left on standby. New research from provider British Gas has suggested households could save almost £150 per year by fully switching off electrical devices. Nicknamed ‘vampire devices’, these are electronic devices which continue to use power even when they are on standby. As a result of this research,…
26th Apr 2022
UK Supermarket chains Asda and Morrisons cut prices to help struggling shoppers. The move has come as shoppers in Britain face increases in energy bills, council tax, and National Insurance. For Asda, this comes after their Pulse Of The Nation survey found that nine out of every 10 consumers are worried about inflationary pressure, and…
6th Apr 2022
Statutory sick pay (SSP) rates are going up today while Covid cases also continue to rise. The government is introducing new legislation allowing employees to go to work with the virus. Critics warn that the latest increase adds further pressure on employers just at a time when Covid is causing chaos among workers. Even though…
28th Mar 2022
With the end of the tax year looming, we take a look at all of the financial changes happening in April 2022. Although we have previously touched upon these here. We are rounding up everything you need to know to move forward. As we have reported over the last year, from this April (2022), consumers…
23rd Mar 2022
Following on from Boris Johnson’s rather inconclusive and unhelpful Prime Minister Questions – where Boris often placed his value in humour, as opposed to truth or action – the whole county waited with bated breath to see if Rishi Sunak’s Spring Statement is set to offer aid in the current economic crisis. With inflation and…
17th Mar 2022
Interest rates rise. The Bank of England has announced raised interest rates for the third time in four months in an attempt to calm the rising cost of living. This is however to be their highest level since March 2020, when Covid lockdowns began. The rise from 0.5-0.75 is however not suspected to be the…
14th Mar 2022
How much is the Council Tax Hike? The council tax bill for an average band D or equivalent property in England and Wales is due to rise by £65, or 3.5% from April, according to a new report by the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy. The tax increase tightens the thumbscrews on those…
14th Mar 2022
With energy bills increasing and many of us worrying about the daily costs of living, experts are suggesting we should turn off our heating by the end of March. The exact date? 27th March, the same day our clocks go forward, and British Summer Time begins. The soaring costs may mean you are already turning…
28th Feb 2022
The world can feel a very scary place at the moment, the news is a constant reminder about inflation and financial woes. It is therefore a breath of fresh air to see people, much like us, choosing to try and offer solutions. Jane at Shoestring Cottage is one such enterprise. Off the back of her…
11th Feb 2022
Many Brits will be eligible for an automatic council tax refund worth £150 to help with the current cost of living crisis. This comes as households face rising bills putting pressure on their finances, and April sees a rise in energy bills putting further strain on household outgoings (reported here). The government has put forward…
