Borrowing was £17.4bn last month, the second highest October figure since monthly records began in 1993.

The chancellor says she is "not satisfied" by the latest growth figures, which were weaker than expected.

One tenant tells BBC News he spends half his salary on rent.

Some workers love the flexibility of home working but others like the camaraderie of the office.

Office for National Statistics data shows knife crime reports are at their lowest for eight years.

A letting agent says he is receiving 30 to 40 inquiries within hours of listing a property.

Official data shows borrowing - the difference between spending and tax take - reached £16.6bn last month.

The cost of living is always important but this month's has a particular extra impact for millions of people.