Cost of living
Prescription charges set to rise to almost £10 next month
Prescription charges are rising in England from May 1.
37% of parents worried about their financial security if they were to experience major health issues or injury
37% of adults are worried about their own and their families’ financial security if they experienced a major health issue that meant they couldn't work.
Calls for statutory sick pay to be increased
Some MPs are calling for the rate of statutory sick pay to be increased. Find out how to get financial aid if you're on sick leave and struggling financially.
UK minimum wage is rising, but still leaves millions out of a real living wage
The national minimum wage is rising, but this won't match up to the amount of a national living wage.
Aldi to give away 500,000 meals this Easter
This Easter, Aldi is expecting to extend it’s support to those in need by donating more than half a million meals during the holidays.
Healthcare workers to get thousands in one-off government payment
Healthcare workers in non-NHS organisations to get funding from the government.
£74 million underspend in Warm Home Discount means people went without
If you're eligible for the warm home discount scheme but haven't had it for 2022/23, you only have until 31 March to claim it.
Number of children living in poverty rises to 4.33 million as election year looms
4.33 million children are now living in relative poverty, while 600,000 people are in absolute poverty. Campaigners call on the government to fix it, and we offer help with covering essentials.
BoE holds interest rates at 5.25% - what does it mean for you?
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive time despite yesterday’s sharp fall in inflation.
Poverty worsening the nation's health
New research has found a direct link between poverty and illness in the UK.