The Sensible Basket: June 2026 Results
The June results are in for the Sensible Basket. The basket edged down 3p on May overall, but milk jumped 15p and eggs rose 20p. Here’s the full breakdown.
Spending Habits
Practical, proven ways to save more money every month without feeling like you’re missing out. From cutting bills to building an emergency fund, we make saving feel achievable — not a chore.
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The Big Mac Test: What a £1.50 Burger Tells Us About 35 Years of Inflation
A Big Mac cost around £1.50 in 1990. If it had only risen with inflation, it would cost £3.75 today. So why are we paying £4.99? I did the maths.
I’ve Started My Own Cost of Living Tracker. Here’s Why.
Forget the government’s official basket of goods. I’ve built my own. 10 items, tracked every month, no agenda. Just a straightforward look at what everyday things actually cost.
I Built a Coffee Cost Calculator. Here’s Why.
I’ve always been curious how much that daily coffee habit really adds up to — and what I could do with the money if I cut back. So I built a calculator to find out.
How Much Are You Really Spending on Subscriptions? (It’s Probably More Than You Think)
Most of us have no idea what our subscriptions are actually costing us every month. Here’s how to get a proper handle on it, and a free calculator to add it all up for you.
Tesco World Food Aisle: Where the Best Bargains Hide
Tesco’s world food aisle is packed with brilliant products at a fraction of the price of mainstream brands, and Clubcard deals make them even cheaper. Here’s what to look for.
The £1,000 Coffee Habit You Didn’t Notice
A daily coffee habit can cost nearly £1,000 a year without you even noticing. I did the maths on my own Starbucks spending — here’s what I found, and what I changed.