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Get all the latest news and expert advice on the money matters that matter to you. Rent, mortgages, bills, benefits and more.

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debts

Mental Health Awareness Week: Paul’s story

How a DRO helped Paul get on top of his money after having to give up work due to a spinal injury

bills

Are you set for a payout from your energy provider?

Compensation to be paid by two large energy providers fined for not passing on savings to customers

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debts

Mental Health Awareness Week: Trevor’s story

How bankruptcy is helping Trevor get his finances back on track

Operational trainer Caroline - now a newly qualified mental health first aider

Money Wellness

Mental Health Awareness Week: helping colleagues live more and stress less

Our colleague Caroline talks about becoming a mental health first aider.

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debts

Mental Health Awareness Week: Sophie’s story

How a DRO helped a customer with borderline personality disorder get her finances back on track.

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debts

80% getting debt help say their mental health has affected their finances

80% of people getting debt help say a mental health problem has affected their finances, according to a study by Money Wellness.

cost of living

Interest rate rises again to the highest level since 2008

Bank of England has hiked interest rates to a near 15 year high. What can you do if you're struggling with mortgage or rent payments.

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cost of living

Ten-day countdown to check if you can get £100s to help with cost of living

Pensioners urged to check if they're entitled to pension credit to avoid missing out on additional cost of living payments.

money saver

Are you missing out on broadband savings?

Do you qualify for low cost broadband? We examine social tariffs and how they could help you stay connected.

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benefits

£19bn of benefits unclaimed every year – are you missing out?

Research from Policy in Practice has revealed £19bn of benefits go unclaimed in the UK every year.

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cost of living

Supermarket food prices ‘should fall soon’

The British Retail Consortium says supermarket food prices should start to fall soon, following record inflation in April.

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debts

One in five people with a mental health problem are struggling with debt

The Money and Pensions Service have released a guide advising lenders how they can support customers with mental health issues who are struggling to repay their debts.

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debts

Nearly two thirds of 35-to-44-year-olds finding it a burden to repay debt

A report from the Resolution Foundation thinktank reveals people in the UK are struggling to repay debt such as credit cards and loans, with 40% finding it somewhat of a burden and 24% finding it a heavy burden.

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money saver

A right royal knees-up!

Our suggestions on how to celebrate the King's coronation without breaking the bank.

cost of living

Record numbers turning to food banks

New figures from the Trussell Trust have revealed a massive increase in the number of people in the UK turning to food banks, as wage increases fail to keep up with the rising cost of living.