Britain has been in a 15-year economic slump. This is our route out of it
Ours is the most unequal major economy in Europe, with poorer workers losing out most, says Torsten Bell, chief executive of the Resolution Foundation
Creative ways to save money on cards, wrapping and gifts this Christmas
From making the perfect present to finding the cheapest way to send it, here’s how to spread festive cheer on a budget
UK house prices likely to fall by 1% next year, says Rightmove
Competition among sellers will increase as mortgage rates settle at ‘elevated’ level, website predicts
‘I’m not buying new stuff any more’: the young people getting into ‘degrowth’
Amid the cost of living crisis and threats to the climate, many are pledging to consume less and spend sustainably
Creature comforts (and joy): why Santa is packing more presents for pets this Christmas
Be it Advent calendars, crackers or cards, owners are more likely to scrimp on gran’s gift than the dog or cat’s
UK insurance: ‘My parents paid thousands to protect obsolete products’
One family paid for 20 years to insure a Sky TV box that was phased out in 2016 because of auto-renew
Christmas tree prices are rising in the UK – here’s how to get the best deals
Many people will buy a tree this weekend. We look at the best buys, and whether to go for real or fake
UK house prices rise for third straight month as mortgage rates fall
Nationwide says average property price was £258,557 in November, £5,231 down on same month last year
One in four adults in UK to buy now, pay later for Christmas, study shows
Citizens Advice warns such credit schemes risk delivering ‘knockout blow’ to household finances
Watchdog is right to investigate supermarkets’ two-tier pricing tactics
Loyalty schemes are listing more and more products at cheaper prices for cardholders, but many shoppers are missing out
Watchdog to investigate price cuts for UK supermarket loyalty cardholders
Regulator says that big discounts for members may be restricting competition and disadvantaging those outside the schemes
UK competition watchdog to investigate baby formula market
CMA announces move after finding popular grocery brands put up prices on number of products faster than costs rose
How Labour’s plan for ‘fair pay’ deals looks to solve UK social care crisis
Underfunded, overstretched sector to become testing ground for battle against low pay but critics say policy is weak and vague
UK broadband and mobile users brace for above-inflation mid-contract hikes
BT, EE, Vodafone, Virgin Media O2 and TalkTalk to increase bills for more than 22 million customers from April and May
Ukraine war has marked a turning point in Europe’s gas consumption, says IEA
Global energy watchdog says Russia cutting supplies has prompted efficiency upgrades and move to heat pumps