Making ends meet continues to be a struggle for millions of Brits across the country as energy, household, fuel and retail bills remain high thanks to the cost of living crisis. But there is help available for people most in need, largely in the form of financial support from the government, with several cash boosts to be dished out to eligible people this month.
Recent data by market research company Kantar Worldpanel found UK grocery inflation continued to rise in February, reaching a new record high of 17.1 per cent. It comes as Russia's invasion of Ukraine remains to be blamed for many commodity costs, such as wheat, rising markedly.
As it stands, energy bills are also still at an all-time high of 10.1 per cent - two per cent higher than the Bank of England's target. And from next month, Ofgem's energy price cap is due a climb. Experts warn the figure will jump from what is it currently, £2,500, to £3,000 in April - meaning extra expenses for homeowners.
