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Money Wellness

Have a hidden phone for safety? Make sure it’s switched off this Sunday

Are you prepared for the government's emergency alert?

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cost of living

A third of Brits cutting back on non-essential journeys to save money

New figures show there are positive signs when it comes to the price of travel in the UK but a third of people are still cutting back on non-essential trips.

A row of terraced houses with to-let and sold signs outside

housing

Private rents go up again

Private tenants have seen rents increase for an 11th consecutive month in the UK.

Worried looking woman reading an energy bill

bills

Half of Brits struggling to pay energy bills

Figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed 49% of adults in Great Britain are struggling to cover the cost of rising energy bills.

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cost of living

Over half of people in the UK are buying less food due to the cost-of-living crisis

An article on the effect the rising cost of food is having on people in the UK.

Two engineers in blue hard hats and yellow high-vis jackets examine an energy meter

bills

Rules on forced prepayment meter switches ‘don’t go far enough’

Ofgem has announced a new code of conduct for energy suppliers who are forcibly installing prepayment meters but campaigners warn the measures don't go far enough.

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managing your money

Do we need maths to 18? Or would money management lessons be more helpful?

Do Rishi Sunak's plans for maths to 18 really add up?

Money Wellness

Reducing our carbon footprint

We've partnered with Woodland Trust to offset our carbon footprint.

money saver

Feed the kids for less during the Easter holidays

Find out where you can you feed the kids for free or just £1 this Easter half-term.

Teenage school children sat around a desk talking with their teacher

debts

We've partnered with Young Enterprise to deliver financial education to local school children

We're helping children to plan for their future by delivering money management workshops in local schools.

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cost of living

EGGciting low-cost ways to keep the kids entertained this Easter

We've put together some family activities to keep the kids entertained this Easter on a budget.

Money Wellness

National Autism Day 2 April – a personal perspective on living with autism

Jessica Reinthal Digby, HR coordinator at Money Wellness, talks about living with her autistic son, Beau.

A photo of four hands holding an autism awareness ribbon with puzzle pieces on it

debts

We offer added help and support to customers with autism

Ahead of World Autism Acceptance Day next week, we look at the added support we can offer to people with neurodiversity.

woman counting ten pound notes into her purse

benefits

Millions of Brits will get a £900 cost-of-living payment starting next month – are you eligible?

Department of Work and Pensions has revealed that the first of three cost-of-living payments will land next month

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housing

Interest rate rises again – what to do if you’re struggling with mortgage or rent payments

As the Bank of England votes to raise its interest rate from 4% to 4.25%, we look at what you should do if you're struggling to make your mortgage or rent payments.