As the colder weather continues on, there’s the temptation to begin a hibernation process in your living room. It’s all well and good if you have a trust fund, but that’s not the case for most of us. Earning usually means leaving the house. Unless, of course, you try one of our top tips to make cash in your living room and bedroom.

Enjoy showing your affection by smothering friends and family in hugs? Ever thought of converting your tactile generosity to cash by becoming a professional cuddler?

Probably not.

Well, we’re here to tell you that this is indeed a job description and one that may be worth investigating.

Looking for the best free indoor exercise videos? With the cost of living increasing rapidly, we are all trying to save the pennies where we can. For many of us, this may include gym memberships and exercise classes.

So with that in mind, here’s a roundup of the best free exercise videos to keep you moving when you’re trying to save money.

Welcome back to our monthly roundup of the best free things to do with children in the capital (and beyond). I’m Emmy and for the last six years I’ve been hunting down the best events and hangouts for Londoners with young kids and writing about them on my blog, bablands.com. 

Worrying reports are emerging that Britain is likely to be hit by a deep recession this year. This is the result of high energy bills, soaring interest rates and businesses failing. This may be the biggest recession out of all of the largest economies in the world. 

In the Autumn Statement, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled cost of living help which will be paid to millions across the UK. People are in line to receive up to £1,350 directly into their bank accounts from spring 2023. Now, the key dates for receiving these payments have been announced. 

Thousands of ‘donate what you can’ tickets are being arranged for events across London during the cost-of-living crisis. Organised by The London Ticket Bank, this a joint initiative with Cardboard Citizens. In partnership with some of London’s leading cultural organisations, they are offering affordable tickets to those who could otherwise not engage in culture.

We don’t need to remind you what is going on in the UK right now. The news is a constant slew of jargon surrounding the economy, inflation, interest rates and the cost of living. If anything, the festive period gave us the chance to bury our head in the sand, just for a few days, and forget the doom and gloom surrounding us.