Three 20-somethings tell BBC News how they are navigating life without parental support.

Citizens Advice says providers of essential services such as energy, banking, phone and internet should guarantee the ‘right to talk to a human’

Households in Great Britain will pay equivalent of £1,723 a year, prompting calls for more support

The Prime Minister said the cost of living ‘continues to weigh heavily on so many people’s lives’.

A study found other people had to use makeshift solutions like taping tin foil, cardboard, or damp sheets to windows.

People are being forced into a ‘cycle of debt, poverty and homelessness’, a charity chief said

Some 4.8 million households dealt with issues ranging from living with unsafe work to dealing with stressful disputes, Citizens Advice found.

One holidaymaker said she received no on-site support from their operator, causing them considerable stress

Many rogue agents are operating delivering “rock-bottom” service, Citizens Advice warns

Chancellor Rachel Reeves made a series of announcements aimed at relieving cost-of-living pressures.

Report funded by the Health Foundation exploring the links between housing and health

British Gas apologies for controversy in which debt agents working on its behalf had broken into the homes of vulnerable customers to fit prepayment energy meters

The BBC has been speaking to people living in one of England's poorest communities.

'I've taken money out of my savings just to cover myself.'

Charities have shared some tips for people to save money

Can Universal Credit and the work and benefits system more generally reshape itself to meet a new reality?

The charity warned the figures indicated how many household budgets had already ‘gone beyond breaking point’.

Royal Mail boss Daniel Kretinsky said he was 'deeply sorry' and said the quality of service 'is not where we want it to be'.

Ecotricity ranked top in Citizens Advice survey, followed by Outfox, Octopus and Co-operative

Company attacked for ‘forcing people to dig deeper into their pockets’ as second-class stamps increase to 91p

The advisory service said it was helping a consumer with a fashion purchase every seven minutes.

The sector will come under the Financial Conduct Authority’s regulation from July 15 2026.

‘No light at the end of the tunnel for consumers’ as 2025 figure is 50% higher than previous year, says Citizens Advice

New rules will bring heat network customers in England, Scotland and Wales more closely in line with those on traditional gas and electricity.

A few simple tweaks at home could save you a surprising amount on your bills.

Around 13,300 people have already turned to the charity for help with debt in the first working week of 2026.

Christmas shoppers could be unknowingly buying fake and potentially dangerous gifts this festive season

After the government’s key announcements and the recent Autumn Budget, we’ll explore what those decisions mean for households and families.

The Government has announced its new scheme to try and lift children out of poverty

We'll be expecting the announcements from the House of Commons later this afternoon.

Regulator Ofgem says a change in the price cap in January means a 0.2% increase in gas and electricity prices.

Quarterly cap for a dual fuel energy bill will increase to £1,758, from £1,755 in the current quarter

Royal Mail, Amazon, DPD, Evri and Yodel have been ranked in light of a report from Citizens Advice, which finds millions of people are experiencing problems with their parcel deliveries.

The site, which was hit by a fire during the 2024 riots, will reopen to the public next month.

More than seven million UK adults have been hit by a scam in the past year, with 20% of them significantly affected by the financial loss, Citizens Advice has found. Another seven million adults knew...

Around 860,000 children are living in households who can’t afford the essentials

Citizens Advice says 4 million people spending more on essentials than they earn amid ever-increasing bills

The charity has urged consumers to be cautious when taking advantage of shopping deals ahead of Black Friday and Christmas.

It is the third-largest fine the communications watchdog has ever issued.

Five water companies win permission for higher bills as they seek more funds to fix outdated infrastructure.

Exclusive: Tens of thousands of families are forced to take out loans to cover the five-week wait until their first universal credit payment – but many struggle to pay it back

As typical annual dual-fuel charge rises to £1,755, charities warn over record £4.4bn owed to suppliers

Citizens Advice said the ‘murky practice’ of hidden deals was forcing loyal customers to ‘jump through hoops’.

The regulator's plans could be in place by the end of January, but it warns total bills won't fall.