Cost of Living

Cost of living

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1 in 15 turn to food banks in Dudley

Black Country Foodbank teams up with Healthwatch Dudley

Illustrated image of inflation falling. Surprise fall in inflation to 2.5%. Inflation in December fell to 2.5% find out what it means for your finances

Surprise fall in inflation to 2.5%

Find out what it means for your finances

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The cost of living in Britain

A struggle for low-income families

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Nearly 1 in 5 working adults skipping meals

A quarter struggling with monthly costs

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Don’t qualify for free school meals? Your kid might still be able to get a free lunch

One council’s working with every school to support more families

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Local authority offering a council tax reduction

Find out if you’re eligible.

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£300 cost of living payment in Shropshire

Find out if you’re eligible.

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Save money: try vegan this January

Good for you and your wallet.

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Hundreds of prices slashed at Asda and Morrisons

Find out where serious savings can be made.

Key dates for your money in 2025

The money-related dates you’ll want to mark in your calendar