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Appointment-only late afternoon banking at Santander
Branches will only be open until mid-afternoon, after which customers will need a booking, the bank says.
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Pandemic lockdowns boosted trend to use less make-up
A survey of 10,000 British women by retail analyst Kantar has revealed big changes to beauty routines.
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'Catastrophic winter' warning without help on energy bills
Soaring energy bills will cause problems without fresh help for those struggling, bodies have warned.
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Fake reviews to be illegal under new rules
The government has also announced people will be able to opt out of subscriptions more easily.
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Bulb boss 'very sorry' for energy firm's collapse
Hayden Wood, the co-founder of Bulb, says the firm couldn't cope with rising wholesale gas prices.
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Fridge-freezer prices up by 30%, says retail boss
White goods prices are up a third since last year and set to climb higher, says Appliances Direct boss.
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Half-price train tickets sale as travel costs criticised
The move was announced to boost numbers on trains, which have not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.
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Households cancel streaming services to cut costs, report says
The rise in the cost of living has led to more households cutting their subscription services.
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Christmas savings clubs money to be protected by new laws
The government wants shoppers' money to be protected even if the scheme they are in goes bust.
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'Flooding meant I could only reach my home by boat'
Under a new scheme, money will be available for work on flood-hit properties to prevent repeat damage.
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Inflation: Five things driving up prices at record rates
Petrol, furniture, sunflower oil and milk are among the products increasing in price.
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Soaring petrol costs drive inflation to 30-year high
Prices went up by 7% in the 12 months to March, as food and fuel costs continued to climb.
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Biggest squeeze for public sector pay in 20 years
The spending power of an average public sector salary has seen its biggest drop on record.
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Shop sales slow as people rein in spending
Sales growth in March slowed due to people tightening their personal budgets, new figures show.
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Benefits and state pension increase outpaced by rising prices
An increase of 3.1% comes into force but prices are rising faster, leading to warnings from charities.
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The microchip implants that let you pay with your hand
You can now get a payment chip injected beneath your skin, turning you into a human bank card.
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House price squeeze: 'I bid dozens of times but lost'
Surging home prices have created a spiralling cost of living crisis in the US.
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'I look for jobs every day but don't have the training'
Can France's next leader do more to tackle soaring unemployment and a lack of skilled workers?
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House price rise since first lockdown revealed
Strong demand and a lack of homes on the market have pushed up property values, the Halifax says.
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National Insurance: What will tax changes cost me?
A new health and social care tax is being introduced, with further changes in July.
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