Narrowboat life saves £1k/month but has downsides
Josh and Tish Scripps from Staffordshire slashed monthly bills by £1,000 moving onto a 57ft narrowboat. They reveal the financial realities and challenges of canal life.
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Canal embankment collapse swallows narrowboat in Whitchurch
Shocking footage captures a narrowboat falling into a huge sinkhole after a canal embankment collapsed in Shropshire. Three boats affected, 12 evacuated. No injuries reported.
Couple's Christmas saved after canal sinkhole strands boat
A couple left homeless after a sinkhole drained the Llangollen Canal in Shropshire have been overwhelmed with offers of help from the boating community, saving their Christmas. Read how kindness triumphed over disaster.
UK disposable income drops £20 a month since 2019
Official figures reveal UK disposable income has fallen for three consecutive quarters, leaving households over £20 worse off per month than in 2019. Explore the data and expert analysis.
Britons' disposable income falls below 2019 levels
Official figures reveal UK disposable income has dropped over £20 a month since 2019. Explore the data on falling living standards and the economic challenges ahead.
Gen Z's Outdoor Sex Trend Driven by Housing Crisis
New research reveals nearly 40% of UK Gen Z live with parents or housemates, forcing them into creative and often public locations for intimacy. Experts share tips for reclaiming privacy.
Full Nest Generation: Adult Kids Living at Home
Nearly half of UK 25-year-olds now live with parents, reshaping family life and finances. Explore the new reality of multigenerational homes, from economic pressures to deeper bonds.
Reeves' High-Stakes Budget Could Make or Break Starmer
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces a colossal reset budget amid Labour turmoil. Follow live coverage of this pivotal moment for Keir Starmer's government and the UK economy.
Reeves' 'Hokey Cokey' Budget Targets £20bn Shortfall
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares a heavily-leaked budget addressing a £20bn financial hole through tax threshold freezes, potential mansion taxes, and cost of living relief. Will it satisfy Labour MPs?
Reeves Promises No Austerity in Autumn Budget 2025
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges no return to austerity in her second Budget, addressing cost of living pressures while highlighting economic progress. Live coverage and analysis.
Australian Inflation Rises to 3.8% in October
Australia's inflation rate climbs to 3.8%, driven by childcare and rent costs. Treasurer Jim Chalmers flags potential energy bill relief in upcoming budget update.
Reeves' High-Stakes Autumn Budget in Five Charts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces multibillion-pound shortfall in crucial autumn budget. Key priorities include NHS waiting lists, national debt and cost of living crisis.
New Zealand's record exodus amid economic crisis
Record numbers of New Zealanders are leaving for better opportunities abroad as economic pressures mount. Discover why citizens are abandoning their homeland despite deep emotional ties.
Inflation Climbs to 3.8%, Energy Subsidies Hinted
Australian inflation rises to 3.8%, prompting Treasurer Jim Chalmers to consider extending electricity bill relief. Discover the latest economic pressures and government response.
Reeves Vows Growth Drive in Budget Amid Tax Rises
Chancellor Rachel Reeves pledges biggest growth drive in a generation while announcing tax rises to fill £30bn black hole. Full budget breakdown and analysis.
Reeves' Budget Tackles Living Costs and £20bn Gap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils a budget targeting the cost of living crisis with minimum wage rises and tax changes, while facing a £20bn shortfall and party discontent. Discover the key measures.
Minimum wage rises to £12.71 for millions of workers
Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms minimum wage increases benefiting 2.7 million workers. National Living Wage rises to £12.71 from April, with youth rates seeing significant boosts.
Minimum Wage Increase to £10.85 Announced
The UK government has announced a significant increase to the National Minimum Wage, rising to £10.85 an hour for 18-20 year olds. Discover how this impacts 2.7 million workers.
Reeves Tells Labour MPs: Budget is 'Package Not Pick and Mix'
Chancellor Rachel Reeves urges Labour MPs to support her crucial budget, promising fairness despite unpopular measures. Key announcements expected on NHS, cost of living and economic growth.
Brits save £1,411 each by cutting back on spending
New research reveals 83% of Brits have tightened their budgets, saving £1,411 annually. Discover how households are adapting to the cost of living crisis.
Labour freezes rail fares for first time in 30 years
Keir Starmer announces a landmark rail fare freeze for 2026, saving UK commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure puts money back in your pocket.
Unions urge Chancellor to deliver living standards budget
TUC calls on Rachel Reeves to address child poverty and boost minimum wage in a budget focused on ending the 'Tory pay hangover' that has left workers only £12 better off since 2008.
Unions Urge Rachel Reeves to Address Living Standards Crisis
Trade unions intensify pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves ahead of March budget, demanding urgent action on living standards crisis affecting workers across Britain.
Kent food bank crisis: Demand soars as donations fall
Canterbury Food Bank faces unprecedented demand, distributing over 1,100 parcels monthly. With donations down £80,000, they're fighting a deepening cost of living crisis affecting families across Kent.
Reeves Under Pressure for Wealth Tax in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to address cost of living crisis while facing calls from political rivals to implement wealth taxes. Autumn budget expected to include tax threshold freezes.
Reeves pledges cost of living action in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves promises to 'grip the cost of living' in the 26 November budget, despite expectations of tax rises to bridge a multibillion-pound spending gap.
UK Rail Fare Freeze: First in 30 Years
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a historic rail fare freeze for 2026, saving commuters hundreds of pounds. Discover how this cost-of-living measure impacts your travel budget.
Reeves on 'Mansplaining' and Budget Pressure
Chancellor Rachel Reeves speaks out against media attacks and 'mansplaining' as she prepares to deliver a budget with tax rises and cost of living measures. Read the latest.
Energy price cap rises to £1,758 from January
Ofgem announces a surprise energy price cap increase for January, pushing bills to £1,758. Campaigners warn this offers 'no help to struggling families' amid a £4.4bn energy debt crisis.
Bay Area poverty rate jumps to 16.3% in 2023
New data reveals the San Francisco Bay Area's poverty rate surged to 16.3% in 2023, with 1.02 million residents now living in poverty. Discover how the cost of living crisis is affecting California.
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