Money Wellness

Cost of living

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    Rise in inflation could delay further interest rate cuts

    Inflation rose to 2.3% in October.

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    Almost a quarter of UK population living in poverty

    Highest poverty level in 21st century

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    Get free data, texts and minutes if you’re struggling to stay connected

    Help is available to get you online

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    Low-to-middle-income families face more health challenges than before

    12% of people in the income group are carers.

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    Budget measures may push up shop prices

    Employers’ national insurance costs could be passed on to shoppers.

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    Train tickets to go up next year

    Prices to rise by 4.6%.

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    Our thoughts on the autumn budget 2024

    What we think about the changes that could affect you

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    Shop prices falling at fastest rate in over 3 years

    Prices are lower than last year.

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    Minimum wage set to rise by 6% next year – what you need to know

    The rise is more than the current rate of inflation

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    One-third of parents ‘terrified’ for the future

    Half-term increases pressure on families

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