Money Wellness

Cost of living

    Illustrated image of a man in a hospital bed with a nurse next to him. More Brits paying for private hospital care
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    More Brits paying for private hospital care as NHS struggles

    Long NHS waiting list mean more and more people are funding their own treatment. Find out what help is available

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    Illustrated image of a tap pouring water into a glass. Households face up to a 90% rise in water bills. How to reduce water bills
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    Households face water bills rising by up to 91%

    New figures reveal that households face water bill rises of between 24% to 91% over the next five years. Find out what it means for you and how to reduce bills

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    Illustrated image of a red upward arrow with a man pushing a shopping trolly up it. Today's ONS inflation figures. Inflation falls to 2.3%
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    Inflation falls to 2.3%

    Inflation falls to the lowest level since 2021 – find out what it means for your money

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    Illustration of a piggy bank with a money tree growing out of it
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    Cost-of-living crisis brings out Brits’ savvy side

    Find out how the cost-of-living crisis has affected our spending habits.

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    Food banks seeing highest ever demand

    Find out what to do if you're struggling to pay for essentials.

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    Illustration of a giant hand picking up somebody's home and that person falling out
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    Home repossessions on the rise

    With more homes being repossessed at the start of 2024 than the end of 2023, find out what to do if you fall behind on your mortgage repayments.

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    Illustration of a couple being weighed down by a house
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    When will interest rates come down and will it help me?

    The Bank of England has held interest rates for the sixth time in a row. Find out what this means for you.

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    Image of a pharmacy sign. Prescription prices rise from today. Find out who is entitled to free prescriptions
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    Prescription prices rise from today

    Prescriptions have increased to £9.90. If you’re finding the cost unaffordable, find out what help is available

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    Illustrated image of a plane. Families sign petition so they cant take their kids out of school without facing fines. Fines increase for school absence
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    Angry parents sign petition to be allowed to take their kids out of school without being fined

    Fines for kids missing school are set to increase from August which has led to thousands of parents signing a petition to have the legislation relaxed

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    Illustrated image of people in lots of different jobs rolls. NI cuts take affect from today with the average worker taking more home in their pay packet. Fiscal drag pulls many more low income workers into paying tax
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    Millions will see their pay rise from today

    Workers will see the cut to National Insurance in their pay packets from today, but more low-paid workers will start paying tax. Find out what the changes means for you

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