Cost of living crisis

The great leveller of lunches isn’t as affordable as it used to be. What does that tell us about where our country’s headed?

“BudgetingTok” has exploded on the platform, as creators scramble to give Martin Lewis a run for his money with saving tips and challenges. Advice from wealthy influencers on financial responsibility? What could go wrong…

One in five students at Russell Group universities are considering dropping out due to financial pressures. THE FACE meets the young people being forced to choose between getting a degree or keeping the lights on.

Across the country, couples are packing up, shacking up and rushing a significant life milestone to reduce bills. But needs must when you’re skint, right? Call it the cost of loving crisis.

From James Corden’s yolk-only omelette and Olivia Wilde’s marriage-ending vinaigrette to Lettuce Liz and the tofu-eating wokerati, the last 12 months have proven we’re hungry for drama at every turn – especially the edible kind.

A recent study revealed that just one in 100 MPs come from working-class backgrounds. Perhaps this is why politicians can't wrap their heads around how to truly help the British public.