Money Wellness

Cost of living

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    Disposable income dropped below pre-pandemic levels in 2023

    But one group did see an increase

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    Free breakfast clubs for all English primary schools

    Pilot scheme from April 2025

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    ‘My kids are crying with hunger’: the grim reality of child poverty in the UK

    Research shows devastating impact of child poverty

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    Illustration of a red arrow saying inflation and a man with a shopping basket. Inflation holds steady at 2.2% - what it means for your household finances
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    Inflation holds steady at 2.2% - what it means for your household finances

    August's inflation figures remain unchanged from July

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    Grandparents spend more than £2,600 a year caring for their grandkids

    Check if you could be eligible for help

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    Railway discounts to be cut by operators

    Find out how much more you'll be paying

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    Over 1 million unpaid carers living in poverty

    What help can carers get?

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    Quarter of mums and dads struggling to feed their kids

    New report highlights the extent of child poverty

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    Nearly £60m still available from the Household Support Fund – find out how to claim

    This week the government announced an extension of the House Support Fund. However, nearly £60 million worth of this phase remains unclaimed with weeks to go until it closes. Find out if you're eligible for help

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    An illustration of a man putting petrol in his car from an upward arrow-shaped petrol pump, symbolising rising fuel prices.
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    Fuel prices could go up in October

    Lowest-income drivers will be hit hardest

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