People are ‘already struggling now’, one charity chief warned

Rachel Reeves will unveil plans for a cost of living blitz, including a bid to drive down the cost of the weekly shop by slashing tariffs until 2028 on more than 100 items

Chancellor launches ‘Great British Summer Savings Scheme’ after Keir Starmer postpones fuel duty increase

Reeves will give details of policies to tackle the cost-of-living squeeze triggered by the Iran war

The chancellor will announce a range of policies on Thursday to try and combat the economic impact of Donald Trump’s war with Iran

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Health experts have warned that reducing the costs of unhealthy foods could have ‘unintended consequences’

The Chancellor said it would apply to ticket prices for fairs, theme parks, zoos and museums.

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Rachel Reeves said the cut would apply to ticket prices for fairs, theme parks, zoos and museums across the UK from June 25 to September 1.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a temporary VAT cut on summer attractions as part of a new package aimed at easing cost-of-living pressures for families across the United…

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has unveiled a three-hundred-million-pound "Great British Summer Savings" package designed to ease the cost-of-living squeeze on families triggered…

Reeves avoids announcing any immediate help with energy bills, despite soaring oil prices triggered by the Iran war

People are ‘already struggling now’, one charity chief warned

Our community has criticised the chancellor’s new cost of living plans, arguing they’re too small to tackle Britain’s rising bills and household hardship