Money Wellness

Cost of living

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    Free food for families at Morrisons this summer with ‘Ask for Ellen’

    Warburtons and Morrisons have joined forces to offer free food to families struggling with the cost of living this summer through their 'Ask for Ellen' scheme

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    Renters more likely to feel the impact of the cost-of-living crisis

    UK renters are five times more likely to financially struggle than homeowners according to new ONS figures

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    1.3m households missed a bill payment in a single month

    Missed a payment last month because you couldn't afford it? You're not alone - 1.3 million households did. We look at the help that's available

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    'Grin and bear it' when it comes to dental treatment on the NHS

    People on low incomes are having to pull out their own teeth because they can't access or afford an NHS dentist. Who's entitled to free dental treatment and where do you find an NHS dentist?

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    Victorian diseases surge due to cost-of-living crisis

    Cases of scurvy and rickets are increasing as people cut back on buying fresh fruit and vegetables because of the cost of living crisis

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    Energy bills ‘to fall by nearly another £100 in October’

    Experts are predicting energy bills will fall again in October. Find out more.

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    Cost-of-living crisis sees loan sharks thrive

    As a new TV report looks at how loan sharks are thriving due to the cost of living crisis, we explore what to do if you've borrowed money from an illegal lender.

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    Parents still forking out £100s for school uniform despite government rules

    A Children's Society study finds uniforms remain expensive despite legislation to keep prices low. What are your options if you can't afford school uniform?

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    Final reminder to redeem energy vouchers before end of week

    £100m of energy support scheme vouchers remain unclaimed with only a few days left to redeem them.

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    Act now to avoid paying too much for your energy

    Make sure you benefit from lower energy prices by providing a meter reading before 1st July

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