13 November 2025
The cost of everyday essentials has been rising for the last few years, with no end in sight. The media is reporting that inflation is still sitting above the government’s 2% target (3.8% in August), driven by food prices, which rose for the fifth month in a row.
Inflation means your money isn’t going as far as it used to, so the government and MoneyHelper have brought together a range of useful tools, guides and calculators to help you manage your spending – including a budget calculator which helps you keep track of your money.
Explore ‘Help with the cost of living’ at moneyhelper.org.uk