Money Wellness

Cost of living

    Image of a pensioner holding a coin purse in the foreground. Pensioners urged to claim pension credit to get backdated cost of living £299 payment
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    Nine days left for pensioners to get a £299 boost

    The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is urging pensioners to check if they qualify for pension credit and get a backdated cost of living payment – or miss out

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    Image of newspaper clippings all saying cost of living. DWP to review whether further cost of living payments are needed
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    The need for cost of living payments under review

    A review of cost of living payments is underway after the last instalment was distributed. Find out what it means for you

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    Could cost-of-living crisis be behind lowest divorce rate in 50 years?

    With experts suggesting the nosedive in the number of people getting divorced in England and Wales could be down to the cost-of-living crisis, we suggest ways you can cut costs as a singleton.

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    Image of a toddler surrounded by toys at nursery. Half of parents have got into debt because of childcare costs
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    Nearly half of parents have got into debt to pay for childcare

    A survey has revealed how unaffordable childcare has become, with 85% of parents saying they probably won't have any more children due to the cost

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    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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