Jamie Oliver has revealed his ‘can’t do without’ cupboard essentials that will save you money when cooking during the current financial squeeze. Chickpeas, beans or pulses, tinned tomatoes and flour were rated as key ingredients, while chilli sauce, curry paste and pesto were also said to be brilliant for transforming humble staples. In addition, he also tipped three essentials from …

A poll of 2,000 adults found 65 per cent have stopped shopping for non-essential items, while 15 per cent have completely cut out shopping sprees. More than half (55 per cent) are holding back because of the guilt of splashing out while others are struggling. And 60 per cent reckon this change in approach isn’t fleeting, as the current economic …

A poll of 1,000 16 to 21-year-olds revealed many had more frequent conversation about relationships (29 per cent), religion (24 per cent) and drugs (24 per cent) compared to money. With only 12 per cent saying money was one of the most frequently discussed ‘difficult’ topics at home. However, 81 per cent now think they would be more financially confident …

Adults predict they could only go without their phone and TV for just five hours, while they could manage three days without a laptop or tablet. A study of 2,000 Brits found 71 per cent admitted they’d struggle to manage their life if they didn’t have access to the internet. And without a phone more than half (56 per cent) …

A poll of 2,000 adults found those aged 25-34 are almost twice as keen to make these changes as Gen Z adults aged 18-24. They’re also most likely to have a smart meter in their home to monitor energy usage in near-real time, while 12 per cent have worked from the office when they didn’t have to in order to …

Research of 2,000 adults also revealed 34 per cent have no idea about the costs of a funeral, with 24 per cent putting off looking into it in more detail. While 35 per cent are fully aware of what their nearest and dearest wants but worry how they’d be able to pay for it in the current climate. And further …

The average Brit will have spent a whopping £32,017.99 on unexpected costs, goods and services in their lifetime, which is an extra burden most of us can’t afford at the moment. A study of 2,000 adults found they are forced to spend £509.03 each year for things they hadn’t planned for, including car repairs and faults in the home. Meanwhile, …

Children’s top Christmas list requests this year include clothes, money and books. A study of 1,000 children and their parents found 65 per cent of kids would be happy with money instead of physical presents as gifts – including digital currency or gift cards that they can spend how they want. And a quarter even said they’d prefer it. Arts …

Children are missing out on essential educational school trips – due to the cost of living crisis, lack of funds and staffing issues. Studies polling teachers and parents revealed school trips are swiftly on the decline, with cost of travel and parents not being able to afford to cover additional expenses key reasons. Also cited were the cost of entry …

Almost six in 10 young adults would be open to making a bit of extra cash by accepting money into their bank account and transferring it on to someone else without being aware of where it came from – despite money laundering being illegal. The study of 1,000 18-30-year-olds found 32 per cent could have unknowingly engaged in this activity …