Georgia Chappels runs free community haircuts to help those feeling the impact of rising costs.

One mother said Halloween outfits are "completely extortionate" as families pick up free alternatives.

Exit polls show Netanyahu’s Likud leading the vote, but his bloc and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s alliance are each projected to win 51 seats, short of the 61 needed for majority. Arab-led parties could influence coalition talks, while failure to form a government may trigger another election.

A man has been charged with lying about being injured during the massacre of 15 people at a Sydney Hanukkah celebration last year in a bid to gain financial compensation for victims of crime, and a judge later postponed the prosecution of an alleged perpetrator until next year

Some families say they cannot afford to stockpile in line with the government's advice.

The Echo project was partly set up in response to the cost of living crisis, say organisers.