M&S Unveils Complete List of 68 Everyday Products with Price Cuts Thursday, June 11, 2026 m&s pricecuts groceries essentials investment food affordability salmon eggs vegetables Marks & Spencer has revealed the full list of 68 everyday items benefiting from significant price reductions as part of a £30 million investment to enhance value for customers. With stores across Birmingham and beyond, … Read More
New £2 Bus Fare Cap Proposed for England by Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham Tuesday, June 9, 2026 busfare publictransport greatermanchester andyburnham labour affordability publicownership makerfield utilities transportpolicy sport Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester and Labour candidate for the Makerfield byelection, has proposed introducing a £2 bus fare cap across England if he becomes Prime Minister, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer. This … Read More
DWP Urged to Scrap £10 Christmas Bonus to Preserve State Pension Triple Lock Friday, June 5, 2026 pension triplelock christmasbonus retirees dwp taxation statepension blair income affordability The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has been urged to eliminate the £10 Christmas Bonus to protect the much-debated state pension Triple Lock. This plea follows recommendations from Sir Tony Blair’s think tank, which … Read More
Renters in England Spend Four Months’ Income on Rent Annually, Campaigners Warn Saturday, May 16, 2026 renters rent income england landlords housing affordability generationrent evictions tenants Campaigners are raising alarm over the financial pressure facing renters in England, revealing that landlords typically receive the equivalent of four months' income annually from tenants. According to Generation Rent and the … Read More
Marks & Spencer Shoppers Praise £26 Sienna Straight Leg Jeans as a Wardrobe Essential Tuesday, May 5, 2026 jeans denim marksandspencer fashion straightleg comfort affordability shoppers sizing style Finding the perfect pair of jeans can be a daunting task with so many styles and fits on the market. From skinny to wide-leg, the options are endless, making the hunt for that ideal pair a true challenge. However, Marks & … Read More
Where Renters Are 20% Worse Off Despite National Rent Standstill Saturday, April 18, 2026 renters rents affordability rentalmarket london rightmove lettings tenants property supply In the first months of 2026, average asking rents across Britain, excluding London, have stalled—marking the first time since 2017 that rents have not increased between the end of one year and the beginning of the next. … Read More