Steve Witherden's experience on his first day in parliament was marked by personal tragedy, having lost his mother. He recalls the disorienting nature of this day, stating it took time for him to find his footing. Despite the difficult circumstances, he believes he made a principled decision by voting against the government's welfare plans, emphasizing the importance of standing by one's convictions even if it risks undermining his own party.
Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old socialist, shocked political observers by winning the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York, emphasizing the crucial issue of living costs.
Right now, creatives across the UK are asking themselves a fundamental question: what if the best place to build a creative career isn't where everyone says it should be?
The Government's VAT take on energy bills has surged despite a temporary cut in the rate on residential electricity and gas accounts, highlighting the impact of spiking costs.
Even just for flights and hotels. The cost of living there is extremely high so we understand the demand on fans. That is difficult for us as well because we want to help and support as much as possible, even with our own families.
With the rising costs of food and drink, Millennials and Gen Z in Dublin are transforming spaces like Drury Street into a 'third place' for socializing, despite local objections.
The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is projected at 2.4%, the smallest increase since 2021, raising concerns for aging homeowners' expenses.
Tim Jarvis emphasized that while the reduction in the price cap is a positive step for consumers, many are still struggling with high energy costs.
Nearly half (44%) of independent school parents predict that paying fees will become tougher next year due to VAT increases and ongoing cost of living pressures.