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Image of school children eating lunch at school. Lim Dems to offer all primary school children free food

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All primary school children to get free meals under Lib Dems

All primary school children would get free school meals under the Lib Dems. Find out about their policy and what support is currently available if you're a low income parent

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benefits

The Department for Work and Pensions will send ‘earnings alerts’ to carers

DWP to trial sending out alerts to carers who breech the earnings threshold to avoid another overpayment scandal

money saver

Poundland launches £3 meal deal

The budget retailer has launched a cheap but very cheerful lunchtime menu to rival the supermarket giants

Illustrated image of a piggy bank sat on top of a calculator. Key money dates in June. Huge money changes in June which could impact your household finances. Changes to debt relief orders

managing your money

June – A huge month for your finances

June is full of money changes. We've pulled together a list of key dates that could impact your household finances

bills

Labour sets out plans to cut energy bills for good

Labour has outlined how it plans to boost the clean energy sector in the UK and bring down households' gas and electricity bills.

Image of the outside of a Tesco supermarket. One day Tesco Clubcard warning - use your vouchers or lose out

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Tesco issues urgent Clubcard warning

The supermarket giant has issued a warning to millions of Clubcard shoppers advising them to act quickly or lose out

Illustration of an upset schoolgirl sitting on the floor hugging her knees to her chest

cost of living

Ending schools’ free period product scheme will hurt girls from the poorest families

One in seven girls struggles to afford pads or tampons and one in two have missed school because of their period. We’re calling on the UK government to extend its free period product scheme past July 2024 so that affording menstrual care is never a barrier to education.

Image of a woman fill up her car at a petrol pump. Ways to save on petrol, diesel and fuel

money saver

Brits pay the most for diesel in Europe

A survey by RAC has found Brits are being ripped off at the pumps. Find out why and how to save when filling up

Image of a man painting a wall. DIY on a budget. Do up your home for less

money saver

Spruce up your home on a shoestring budget

Doing up your home doesn't have to cost a fortune. Here's our top tips on how to transform your living space on a budget

Image of a car with a parking ticket. Where you're most likely to get a parking fine

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Watch out for parking fines! Where in the UK are you most likely to get caught?

Parking fines are on the rise. Find out where you're more likely to be penalised and how to avoid getting a ticket

Graphic of several colourful homes together. Will UK follow Europe in interest rate cuts?

cost of living

Could the Bank of England follow Europe’s lead on interest rates?

Find out how interest rate cuts in Europe affect your money

Image of someone watching TV. Disney+ prices to increase from the weekend. Disney+ password sharing clampdown

managing your money

Disney+ prices set to soar from June

Thousands of subscribers face a massive hike in their Disney+ bills from this weekend

Illustrated image of a row of houses. The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act. What is the different between leasehold and freehold

managing your money

New law makes life easier for leasehold homeowners

The Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act was passed before parliament closed last week. Find out how it helps homeowners

Illustrated image of a older woman looking concerned next to a piggy bank. Pension Triple Lock Plus. Conservatives pledge tax cuts for pensioners

benefits

Conservatives pledge tax cut for pensioners

Pensioners to be £100 better off by the end of the year through the Conservative's 'Triple Lock Plus' pledge. Find out what it means for your pension

Illustration of a couple in front of an electric meter working out their energy costs

bills

Average energy bills to fall by £122 a year

Energy bills for a typical household are set to fall by £122 a year in July. Find out what this is likely to mean for you and what help is available if you’re struggling to pay your gas and electricity bills.