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Biggest increase in the price of privately renting since records began
Private rents have increased by an estimated 9.2% in the last 12 months to March, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed. Find out what to do if you're struggling with rent or mortgage repayments.
Petrol prices rise by 8p in just four months
While Petrol prices soar, find out what help you can get for essential costs.
UK swifties have lost £1 million due to Eras Tour ticket scams
Victims to Taylor Swift tickets scams have lost £1 million. It's important to note that all tickets are sold out.
UK inflation falls to 3.2%, but not as much as expected
Inflation falls but not as much as expected and could stop the Bank of England from cutting interest rates in May.
Cost of ‘settling down’ in the UK reaches £400k
If you’re on working tax credit or getting universal credit and struggling to build up savings, you may be eligible for a Help to Save account.
Fraudsters made £2.3 billon in 2023, as AI scams rise
Find out how to protect your money from AI scams.
High energy bills are adding an extra month’s rent to household finances
Tenant’s energy bills peaked at the highest level in seven years, Hamptons found. In one year, average annual gas and electricity bills amounted to £1,331 for a typical rental home. If you're struggling, find out what to do.
Half of people had to cut non-essential costs in first quarter of 2024
With half of people cutting non-essential costs and many dipping into their savings to afford essential costs, find out what help you cant get.
How have changes across the UK impacted universal credit and its claimants?
The Resolution Foundation carried out research about how the current universal credit system compares to the legacy benefit system it replaces and how changes in the UK over the last decade have changed its impact.