Money Wellness

Cost of living

    Image of a man holding a bucket under a leaking ceiling with a woman in the background holding a baby while on the phone. Home insurance prices rise by 32%. How to reduce your home insurance premium
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    Households facing a 32% rise in home insurance

    Home insurance premiums have increase for households across the country. Find out why and what you can do to make savings when you come to renew

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    Image of someone counting money. 700,000 people receiving tax credits to get cost of living payment today
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    700,000 households to get a £299 boost

    Those claiming tax credits to get last cost of living payment imminently

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    Image of numerous arrows pointing down. UK in recession - what does it mean for your money
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    UK officially in recession

    Find out what it means for the country and your money

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    Image of a dog looking at a bowl of food. Cost of living affecting animals. What help is available for pet owners who can't afford vets or food
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    Our furry friends are also feeling cost of living pinch

    Figures from the RSPCA show that the cost of looking after our pets has risen faster than inflation. Find out where to get support if you can’t afford to keep your pet

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    Image of a speedometer saying inflation that moves from yellow to red with an arrow on orange. Today's inflation figures
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    Inflation remains flat – but food prices begin to fall

    Inflation in the UK remains at 4% for the second month in a row – what it means for your household finances

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    Image of a white board that says 'cost of living' with a red uptick Wage inflation - what it means for your household finances
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    The pace of wage growth slows

    Pay growth slows again but it is still higher than inflation. What does it mean for your household finances?

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    Image of a woman looking over receipts and bills. Five million people living in negative budgets
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    Five million people can't afford basic outgoings

    New research has revealed millions of people are living in a negative budget. Find out what to do if you’re one of them.

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    Image of someone looking inside a coin purse where there is some change. Final cost of living payment - are you eligible and how to claim
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    Millions to receive £299 cost of living support today

    Eight million Brits to receive the final cost of living payment from today. Here’s everything you need to know and what to do if you don’t receive it

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    Image of lots of newspaper clipping with cost of living headlines. Households have less than £100 to live on each month. Find cost of living support here
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    One in five families have less than £100 a month to live on

    New research from Nationwide reveals the true impact of the cost-of-living crisis. Find out what help is available if you’re struggling

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    Image of piles of coins next to a toy house and a graph in the background with a line going upwards. Find out what help is available if you're struggling to pay your mortgage
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    Government minister quits because he can’t afford his mortgage

    George Freeman left government because rising interest rates meant he could no longer afford his mortgage. Find out what help is available if your repayments have become unaffordable.

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