Cost of living crisis

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Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar, speaking ahead of the Scottish Budget in Coatbridge. Photo by Lisa Ferguson/The Scotsman

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The Tartan Army is off to the 2026 World Cup but some may struggle to afford the trip as the cost-of-living crisis continues (Picture: Bradley Collyer)

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Volunteers and staff sort through food donations at Glasgow South East Food Bank (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

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Robert Aldridge is Edinburgh's Lord Provost. Picture: Greg Macvean

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The Bank of England has announced a new interest base rate after an unexpected drop in inflation. (Credit: Getty Images)

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Chris and Tamira sold their house in May and have been travelling in south east Asia with their daughters Olivia, Scarlett and Bella.

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Nationwide's House Price Index for August 2023 concluded a "further softening in the annual rate of house price growth" - Credit: Adobe

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Food-price inflation is an increasing problem for many people

Supermarkets urged to price cap certain foods on voluntary basis

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Asda is one of the supermarkets being investigated by the CMA

Supermarkets investigated over food and fuel prices
The competition watchdog will look at whether a “failure in competition” has led to customers overpaying for food and fuel

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The first cost of living payments of 2023 started to hit bank accounts in April in what was a welcome cash boost for millions of Brits amid the ongoing cost of living crisis.

When will the next cost of living payment be paid and who is eligible?

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Millions of UK households will receive a £301 payment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) between 25 April and 17 May. It is the first of three payments, totalling up to £900, for those eligible and on means-tested benefits, such as universal credit or pension credit, in 2023/24. There will also be further payments worth £150 for eligible people with disabilities and £300 for pensioners due later this year, meaning some people will receive up to £1,350 in direct payments.

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Chancellor Jeremy Hunt may look to extend the current energy support scheme in the upcoming Budget, which would allow households to benefit from the current £2,500 cap for longer before it increases to £3,000 a year.

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Shoppers have been juggling with steep price hikes on many food and household items for months now.

Poorest hit hardest as supermarket value ranges increase by a fifth

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