Money Wellness

Cost of living

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    2.4 million households missed an essential payment in January

    Households are increasingly missing essential payments amidst cost of living pressures

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    Millions will be out of pocket when mobile phone and broadband bills rocket from April

    The majority of mobile phone and broadband contracts will rise by 7.9% from April - find out why and how you can lower your bills

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    Our thoughts on today's inflation figures

    Inflation affects us all from the price of food to how much we repay on loans and mortgages . Here's what Ian Somerset, our chief executive, has to say on today's surprise rise in inflation

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    Inflation rises to 4% heaping more pain on household finances

    ONS figures out this morning show a surprise rise in inflation – what does it mean for your money?

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    Nine keep warm myths that’ll cost you more and make you shiver

    There's so much 'keep warm for less' advice out there making it hard to work out what works and what is a load of nonsense. We've investigated some of the most common advice to see if it's correct.

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    Top tips on how to survive until January pay day

    Millions of people are having to eek out December's early pay packet for six weeks. To help, we've pulled together our top tips to cut spending and where to find support if you're struggling

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    New rules to protect vulnerable water customers

    With water bills set to soar this year, Ofwat has sent out how it expects customers who need extra support are treated

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    Is the price of baby formula about to drop?

    One of the leading manufacturers of baby formula has reduced its prices and is urging supermarkets to pass on the savings to struggling parents

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    Mayor to carry on funding free school meals for all primary pupils in London

    The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, will continue to fund free school meals for all state primary pupils in the capital in 2024/25.

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    The cost of eating out soars

    Some of the country’s most popular high street restaurants have increased their prices by up to 40% in the past year

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