Cost of living - Black Country, Staffordshire and UK | Express & Star

Local news you can trust

Close

Cost of living Archive

July 7, 2025

Supporting image for story: Amazon rolls out Gopuff ultra-fast grocery deliveries across UK

Amazon rolls out Gopuff ultra-fast grocery deliveries across UK

Supporting image for story: 'A smart use of money': Dudley Council reacts to revelations it has stashed millions of pounds away for community developments for more than a decade

'A smart use of money': Dudley Council reacts to revelations it has stashed millions of pounds away for community developments for more than a decade

July 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Depressing figures show Walsall’s economy falls behind national averages on nearly every front

Depressing figures show Walsall’s economy falls behind national averages on nearly every front

Supporting image for story: We visited an award-winning West Midlands pub which combines history, hard work, great beer and a warm welcome to provide a great experience for all who visit

We visited an award-winning West Midlands pub which combines history, hard work, great beer and a warm welcome to provide a great experience for all who visit

July 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Family hubs to be rolled out across every council in England by the Department for Education

Family hubs to be rolled out across every council in England by the Department for Education

July 4, 2025

Supporting image for story: I visited a magnificently meaty chophouse restaurant in a former brothel that’s opening in Birmingham - in a Victorian vicar’s home

I visited a magnificently meaty chophouse restaurant in a former brothel that’s opening in Birmingham - in a Victorian vicar’s home

July 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Walsall family’s housing nightmare is over

Walsall family’s housing nightmare is over

Supporting image for story: Personal Independence Payments in Dudley rise by more than 80 per cent, according to campaigners who say the benefits system is being 'significantly abused'

Personal Independence Payments in Dudley rise by more than 80 per cent, according to campaigners who say the benefits system is being 'significantly abused'

July 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: Why the LED Light Makeup Case with mirror is a must-have for your beauty routine - selling fast

Why the LED Light Makeup Case with mirror is a must-have for your beauty routine - selling fast

Supporting image for story: I’ve found the perfect breathable strappy sling dress with pockets that will keep you cool this summer

I’ve found the perfect breathable strappy sling dress with pockets that will keep you cool this summer

Supporting image for story: This £14 ice-blasting fan might be all you need to cool off on a hot day

This £14 ice-blasting fan might be all you need to cool off on a hot day

Supporting image for story: This portable air conditioner is incredibly cheap thanks to a 56% Wowcher discount deal

This portable air conditioner is incredibly cheap thanks to a 56% Wowcher discount deal

June 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: Welcome to the 'Bank of Ann' - West Midlands community hero's award-winning credit union that helps Black Country people in financial strife

Welcome to the 'Bank of Ann' - West Midlands community hero's award-winning credit union that helps Black Country people in financial strife

June 29, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Tettenhall pub which has gone through many changes, but remained a warm and welcoming place that feels like home to its manager and staff

We visited a Tettenhall pub which has gone through many changes, but remained a warm and welcoming place that feels like home to its manager and staff

June 27, 2025

Supporting image for story: Council tax help may face more pressure, Dudley councillor warns

Council tax help may face more pressure, Dudley councillor warns

June 25, 2025

Supporting image for story: Spot the ball winner scoops £208k Lamborghini and £50k cash prize

Spot the ball winner scoops £208k Lamborghini and £50k cash prize

Supporting image for story: Get Frankie Bridge’s Italian Riviera style with River Island midi skirt for just £39

Get Frankie Bridge’s Italian Riviera style with River Island midi skirt for just £39

June 23, 2025

Supporting image for story: Amazon’s new UK warehouses to hire thousands as Starmer hails ‘win’ for Britain

Amazon’s new UK warehouses to hire thousands as Starmer hails ‘win’ for Britain

Supporting image for story: Win an Aston Martin Vantage worth £75,000 for just 18p in prize draw

Win an Aston Martin Vantage worth £75,000 for just 18p in prize draw

Supporting image for story: Wolverhampton semi with garden annexe up for sale for £237,000 - take a look inside

Wolverhampton semi with garden annexe up for sale for £237,000 - take a look inside

Supporting image for story: 'I am delighted that children from more struggling families will get free school dinners' - West Midlands MP

'I am delighted that children from more struggling families will get free school dinners' - West Midlands MP

June 22, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a Tettenhall pub which has survived the threat of demolition and become a lively and friendly community hub

We visited a Tettenhall pub which has survived the threat of demolition and become a lively and friendly community hub

June 20, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'We will have no choice but reduce our services' - Bridgnorth Foodbank fears for future as donations halve

'We will have no choice but reduce our services' - Bridgnorth Foodbank fears for future as donations halve

June 19, 2025

Supporting image for story: Sir Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband drop in on home of West Midlands mother-of-three - here's what happened

Sir Keir Starmer and Ed Miliband drop in on home of West Midlands mother-of-three - here's what happened

Supporting image for story: 'I remember the fear of the postman bringing another bill my family couldn’t afford to pay' - PM Sir Keir Starmer writes exclusively for the Express & Star

'I remember the fear of the postman bringing another bill my family couldn’t afford to pay' - PM Sir Keir Starmer writes exclusively for the Express & Star

June 18, 2025

Supporting image for story: 270,000 West Midlands households will receive £150 off their energy bills, says Ed Miliband ahead of visit to the region

270,000 West Midlands households will receive £150 off their energy bills, says Ed Miliband ahead of visit to the region

June 17, 2025

Supporting image for story: West Midlands food bank network given funding boost after generous donation from Cadbury Foundation

West Midlands food bank network given funding boost after generous donation from Cadbury Foundation

Supporting image for story: New way to get free audiobooks worth up to £100

New way to get free audiobooks worth up to £100

June 16, 2025

Supporting image for story: Heatwave warning: Wowcher slashes prices on designer sunglasses by up to 73%

Heatwave warning: Wowcher slashes prices on designer sunglasses by up to 73%

Supporting image for story: Beauty experts swear by this bestselling sun cream that's perfect to wear under makeup - now 36% off

Beauty experts swear by this bestselling sun cream that's perfect to wear under makeup - now 36% off

Supporting image for story: Get 33% Off the ghd Max Professional Hair Straightener for a limited time only

Get 33% Off the ghd Max Professional Hair Straightener for a limited time only

Supporting image for story: I was shocked by the amount of products included in the Boots Festival Edit Beauty Bag on offer for £45

I was shocked by the amount of products included in the Boots Festival Edit Beauty Bag on offer for £45

June 15, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I left my job as a florist to open a micro-pub in the Black Country which I run with my family - it's been life-changing and means everything to us'

'I left my job as a florist to open a micro-pub in the Black Country which I run with my family - it's been life-changing and means everything to us'

June 13, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I'd give Labour 4/10. It should be nearer 8' - thoughts of a disgruntled West Midlands pensioner

'I'd give Labour 4/10. It should be nearer 8' - thoughts of a disgruntled West Midlands pensioner

Supporting image for story: Calls to reduce 'astronomical' bills on 'lifeline' transport service facing increasing fares for first time since 2017

Calls to reduce 'astronomical' bills on 'lifeline' transport service facing increasing fares for first time since 2017

June 12, 2025

Supporting image for story: Poundland sold: Future of much-loved West Midlands discount chain thrown into uncertainty

Poundland sold: Future of much-loved West Midlands discount chain thrown into uncertainty

June 11, 2025

Supporting image for story: Aldi is opening at Oldbury Green Retail Park - here's when the doors will open as 30 first customers are promised freebies

Aldi is opening at Oldbury Green Retail Park - here's when the doors will open as 30 first customers are promised freebies

June 10, 2025

Supporting image for story: Community set to benefit as excitement builds over opening of new Oldbury supermarket

Community set to benefit as excitement builds over opening of new Oldbury supermarket

Supporting image for story: Cannock Chase Council achieves best tax collection rate since Covid – but writes off 'irrecoverable' debts

Cannock Chase Council achieves best tax collection rate since Covid – but writes off 'irrecoverable' debts

June 8, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'I lost my job as a coal driver and now I run a historic West Midlands pub that has stood on the same spot for nearly half a century - it's so friendly'

'I lost my job as a coal driver and now I run a historic West Midlands pub that has stood on the same spot for nearly half a century - it's so friendly'

June 6, 2025

Supporting image for story: Household Support Fund 2025: Cost of living support payments available for UK families - but applications must be in before deadlines

Household Support Fund 2025: Cost of living support payments available for UK families - but applications must be in before deadlines

June 5, 2025

Supporting image for story: Energy support available for families in Dudley and Walsall thanks to new partnership

Energy support available for families in Dudley and Walsall thanks to new partnership

Supporting image for story: Peter Rhodes on procreation, multiplication and the war that no-one expects

Peter Rhodes on procreation, multiplication and the war that no-one expects

Supporting image for story: Nine out of ten Dudley residents receiving PIP 'could be worse off after changes', figures show

Nine out of ten Dudley residents receiving PIP 'could be worse off after changes', figures show

June 2, 2025

Supporting image for story: Boots Super Savings day returns with up to 50% off must-have products – One day only

Boots Super Savings day returns with up to 50% off must-have products – One day only

Supporting image for story: Take a look inside this £685,000 lakeside house you can win for just 84p

Take a look inside this £685,000 lakeside house you can win for just 84p

June 1, 2025

Supporting image for story: We visited a traditional Bridgnorth pub with an old-school feel, a massive garden and much-missed Banks's Mild on tap

We visited a traditional Bridgnorth pub with an old-school feel, a massive garden and much-missed Banks's Mild on tap

May 30, 2025

Supporting image for story: 25% off 'life-changing' IBS sachets that help sufferers eat whatever they want

25% off 'life-changing' IBS sachets that help sufferers eat whatever they want

May 28, 2025

Supporting image for story: 'Sun is shining for B&Q and supermarkets' - why gloriously warm early summer made us rush to the shops

'Sun is shining for B&Q and supermarkets' - why gloriously warm early summer made us rush to the shops

Supporting image for story: Warm weather boosts B&Q’s DIY and garden sales

Warm weather boosts B&Q’s DIY and garden sales

PreviousPage NextPage