Money Wellness

Cost of living

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    Poor credit score can cost £270,000 over a lifetime

    Soring interest rates has meant borrowers with poor credit scores will now be paying around £270,000 in interest in their lifetime. Find our about credit scores and how to improve yours

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    Low-income households could save £100’s on energy bills in new scheme

    More grants have been made available for people living in social housing to make their homes energy efficient and save £100's on their bills

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    Food prices fall for the first time in more than two years

    The rate food prices are increasing has dropped for the first time in two years. However, feeding the family remains more expensive than ever before, with Brits becoming more reliant on cheaper processed food. Find out what help is available

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    British Gas opens fund to help struggling customers this winter

    British Gas is to open a new fund next week offering grants to help customers struggling to pay their energy bills. Find out if you're eligible

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    One child in every class sleeping on the floor due to cost-of-living crisis

    A new report suggests one child in every class sleeps on the floor because their families can't afford a bed for them.

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    Cost-of-living crisis ‘not over for low-paid workers’

    The cost-of-living crisis is far from over for people earning less than the living wage, according to a new report.

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    Call for cost-of-living protection for those on the lowest incomes

    The Trussell Trust has called on the government to announce measures in its upcoming autumn statement to help those on the lowest incomes.

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    Women ‘hit harder by the cost-of-living crisis’

    An inquiry has been launched into the disproportionate effect the cost-of-living crisis is having on women.

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    Answers to your energy bill questions and top tips to help you stay warm for less this winter

    Many households are worried about how they'll afford their energy bills this year so we've answered your most frequently asked questions and provided some tips on how to keep warm for less this winter.

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    Renters ‘facing £500 hike in energy bills after government u-turn’

    Renters are facing having to spend £500 a year more on heating their homes after the government ditches energy efficiency reforms.

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