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Energy bills expected to fall by £300 a year

Although energy bills are expected to fall by an average of £300 a year in April, 5.3 million people are still behind with their payments. Find out what to do if you’re struggling.

Image of a man holding a bucket under a leaking ceiling with a woman in the background holding a baby while on the phone. Home insurance prices rise by 32%. How to reduce your home insurance premium

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Households facing a 32% rise in home insurance

Home insurance premiums have increase for households across the country. Find out why and what you can do to make savings when you come to renew

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benefits

400,000 people forced to quit work due to caring responsibilities

Nearly 400,000 carers had to leave their jobs to become carers for older or disabled family members in 2021-22. Find out what help's available if you're a carer.

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Credit card spending up at the end of 2023

More people spent on credit card at the end of last year than they did in 2022. Here are some strategies to get rid of credit card debt

cost of living

700,000 households to get a £299 boost

Those claiming tax credits to get last cost of living payment imminently

money saver

Save £’s on fruit and veg this spring

Aldi cuts prices across its fruit and veg range

Image of numerous arrows pointing down. UK in recession - what does it mean for your money

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UK officially in recession

Find out what it means for the country and your money

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Our furry friends are also feeling cost of living pinch

Figures from the RSPCA show that the cost of looking after our pets has risen faster than inflation. Find out where to get support if you can’t afford to keep your pet

Image of a speedometer saying inflation that moves from yellow to red with an arrow on orange. Today's inflation figures

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Inflation remains flat – but food prices begin to fall

Inflation in the UK remains at 4% for the second month in a row – what it means for your household finances

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The pace of wage growth slows

Pay growth slows again but it is still higher than inflation. What does it mean for your household finances?

Image of a young girl smiling at the camera and eating a bowl of pasta. Kids eat free February half term 2024

money booster

All the places kids eat free during February half term 2024

February half term is upon us so we’ve pulled together a list of all the places kids can eat for free – or a little as £1 – this half term

Image of a woman looking over receipts and bills. Five million people living in negative budgets

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Five million people can't afford basic outgoings

New research has revealed millions of people are living in a negative budget. Find out what to do if you’re one of them.

Image of a couple kissing behind a bunch of red heart balloons. 60% of people spending less on Valentine's Day due to cost of living crisis

Money Wellness

The UK’s cost-of-loving crisis – has Valentine’s had its day?

60% of people we surveyed said they will be spending less this Valentine's Day because of cost of living pressures. Find out how lovers are having to cut back and how to celebrate the National Day of Love on a budget