Rise in UK borrowers falling behind on mortgage payments, says Santander

Boss says bank is putting aside more money for potential defaults linked to cost of living crisis

UK retailers hit by drop in footfall as energy bills rise

Fall of 0.2% recorded in week starting 2 October, with biggest dip in shopping centres and retail parks

Britons finding it easier to manage budgets and monitor spending using notes and coins

UK’s biggest tenpin bowling operator says its low-cost entertainment will appeal to cash-strapped families

If the details recorded by Royal Mail do not match other databases you could soon find yourself being treated like a serial debtor

We live in a rural area with poor mobile reception and my GP husband needs to get in touch with his patients

Rising costs are also forcing local councils to ration energy use, raising fears for the safety of vulnerable people

Simple measures to cut gas and electricity costs, from hooded blankets to chimney balloons

Pubs face a tough time as the cold bites. But one answer to rising overheads could be to cater for laptop workers wanting to save on their own bills

Estelle Mendoza, who is on end-of-life care, saw her direct debit rise from £33 to £215 a month

Southern European countries hope to lure senior citizens with ‘thermal tourism’ to avoid the cold

In a little publicized initiative, the Biden administration is seeking to tackle the ‘junk fees’ hitting Americans when they can’t afford it

Chains such as Costco and Booker are attracting more shoppers as living costs rise – here’s how their deals stack up

Many landlords ignored violations of the terms of the lease during the pandemic – but that may now change

Seven-storey Knightsbridge property overlooking Hyde Park has more living space than American football pitch