Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Stay warm this winter with Aldi’s budget electric throw

It’s a Specialbuy so you need to be quick.

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Inflation falls to its lowest rate in three years

What does it mean for your money?

One in three feel ‘financially worse off’ than a year ago

Many households continue to struggle

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One in seven forced to rely on food banks

Report shows the cost of hunger and hardship

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How to get a free electric blanket this winter

Support from OVO Energy and Octopus Energy

One in 10 mortgage holders anxious about making repayments

Many borrowers are struggling.

Food insecurity taking huge toll on mental health, report finds

Mental health, poverty and food insecurity are deeply linked.

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Poor hygiene in schools due to child poverty, teachers say

‘Ashamed’ children missing lessons

Millions of families at risk of ‘fuel stress,’ says think tank

7.7 million families experienced fuel stress in 2023-24

Energy prices

Energy bills to rise tomorrow – how to get support if you’re struggling

How much will gas and electricity go up by?