Barbara Kennedy is one of thousands of private renters in Northern Ireland struggling with rising costs. Source link

Pensions and benefits will rise with prices but energy support is expected to be scaled back, the BBC understands. Source link

"With public services already stretched and job vacancies already at record highs, it will be hard for the chancellor to deliver a further period of sustained public sector pay ...

Scotland's first minister says a "looming disaster" will get worse if the next increase goes ahead. Source link

Prices climb 10.1% in the year to July as the cost of food, household goods and holidays soars. Source link

Northern Ireland energy regulator warns households will face further gas prices rises in the coming weeks. Source link

Businesses say importing goods to the UK is now so difficult, higher costs will be passed on to consumers. Source link