cost of living crisis

• 17% of parents forced to change expectations around what they will be able to afford for their kids
• Cost-of-living squeeze means around half of parents (45%) have had to cut down on non-essential spending on household goods
• 14% of younger parents have felt the need to cut their workplace pension contributions to manage financially
• The most common goal
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• Despite Government help, one in five households (20%) – over five million homes – will only cope with rising bills this winter by cutting their energy use[1]
• Nearly nine in ten (86%) have already made changes around the home to prepare for winter, with a quarter (26%) installing insulation [2]
• Two in five (43%) will turn down their thermostat [2] , with a third (32
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Ben Gallizzi, energy expert at Uswitch.com, offers advice on how to spot an energy scam text: “There are many fraudulent emails and texts circulating at the moment, aimed to trick people into believing they’re being offered extra help with their energy bills.

“Known as ‘phishing’ scams, these have been created by fraudsters who are posing as organisations such as Ofgem or the UK...

As prices continue to surge for food, energy and fuel this winter, the cost of living crisis can affect not just our wallets, but our health too.

A YouGov poll commissioned by the Royal College of Physicians found that 55% of Britons have felt that their health...

67% of parents are looking to change jobs to secure better pay.

21% of parents have changed their plans and are returning to work sooner to help...

• Under the new price cap, employees could be paying an extra £131 a month for energy bills if they’re working from home from October[1]
• Commuters whose weekly travel costs are less than £30 may be better off going into the office to save money on energy [2]
• From January, extra WFH costs could hit £209 for the average household and £310 for large homes [3]
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• Average weekly pocket money is down 23 per cent year-on-year from £6.48 to £4.99, new research reveals
• Mums and dads are feeling the pinch most from increasing energy and food bills; half would rather sacrifice spending on their own leisure activities to protect pocket money
• Halifax reveals the economic impact on pocket money over last 35 years

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Having a baby is an incredibly exciting time for any family, however it can also be expensive. Many families are often faced with a combination of limited pay during parental leave, the need to buy new items and any childcare needs.

Now, with the cost of living increasing, Lansinoh, maternal health brand and breastfeeding expert, has pulled together some top tips to help families...

Last week, schools across the country broke up for summer. So, you might think it’s a bit premature to start thinking about the new academic year in September already.

However, everyone knows shopping for back to school items can be a chore - and if you want to save yourself a headache in late August then getting your essentials early is the way to go.

And with the cost of...

Cost of Living Business Tsar and former Just Eat boss David Buttress agrees deals and discounts with major UK businesses to form part of Help for Household campaign.

• Prime Minister Boris Johnson and David Buttress
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