‘I quit London for Somerset – I was smug but now fear I made a mistake’ Thursday, March 26, 2026 somerset bath london mortgage commuting costofliving relocation family workfromhome finance In 2018, Jessica Barratt left London after 16 years and moved to Bath, Somerset, seeking a calmer life away from her cramped Brixton flat. She purchased a terraced house with stunning views of the countryside and a spacious … Read More
Bills Now Consume 80% of My Income – I Can’t Afford to Heat My Home, Even in Snow Wednesday, November 26, 2025 heating bills mortgage energy poverty income costofliving budget cold benefits Julie Prince, a 52-year-old civil servant from Somerset, faces a harsh reality: despite earning £27,000 annually, almost 80% of her income goes toward her mortgage and bills. This leaves her with barely enough money to cover … Read More