Cost of living

The number of families who received child benefit in Central Bedfordshire increased last year, bucking the national trend, new figures show.

Housing benefit is insufficient for more than half of households with children living in private rental accommodation in Central Bedfordshire, new analysis suggests.

The schools have gone back, the shops are stocked up with Halloween decorations, so there’s no doubt that we’re hurtling towards autumn. Here’s some deals on last-minute October breaks so you can jet off for a last bit of sun.