In response to the UK government's unhelpful cost of living hacks, housing and homeless charity Shelter has launched a tongue-in-cheek campaign subverting the administration’s suggested saving 'tips.' The campaign urges the government to do more than just provide patronising advice.

From lump-sum rental payments to unexpected bills, spending is rarely spread evenly across the month. That’s a huge worry for UK households living paycheck to paycheck. Hoping to pave the way towards financial freedom, Hi is a salary card offering real-time access to money as you earn it.

While people may be used to the idea of renting a place to live, renting furniture – from cameras to coffee machines to couches – is less commonplace. Circular economy marketplace Fat Llama connects people who have things they want to rent out to those who would like to borrow them.

Prospective Gen Y homeowners – whose struggle to purchase property has been well documented – have been dealt another blow as interest rates rise and banks take a cautious approach to affordability checks. What can businesses do to help first-time buyers who are stuck in a housing limbo?