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cost of living

Cost-of-living crisis drives up demand for alternative rental deposits

As more tenants look for alternatives to the traditional five-weeks' deposit on rental properties, we weigh up the available options.

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Quarter of Brits are financial vulnerable

New research suggests half of Brits believe their financial situation will get worse in the next 12 months. Find out what help is available here

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Call for end to ‘barbaric practice’ of forced prepayment meters

The End Fuel Poverty Coalition has called for a government investigation after Scottish Power was granted 124 warrants to force customers onto prepayment meters.

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Earlier mental health support for young people

The government has launched ten support hubs to help young people with their mental health. Find out about the new support and how mental health problems and debt are linked

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Six red flags that suggest you’re dealing with a loan shark

Illegal money lenders often hide in plain sight - here's our top six red flags to look out for to make sure you don't fall prey to a loan shark

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National Care Leavers’ Week – the scandal of Britain’s unseen teenagers

To mark National Care Leavers’ Week (25 October – 1 November), a member of our frontline team talks about the financial struggles faced by youngsters leaving care.

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Heat pump grants increased to £7,500 to help reduce bills for struggling households

The government has increased funding to help households replace old or worn out boilers with energy efficient alternatives to save on bills

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Keep the kids busy with free Lego

Keep the kids busy this half term with a free day out to your local Lego store

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Workers on real living wage to get 10% pay rise from today

Over 460,000 UK workers are due a pay rise today (Tuesday 24 October) as the real living wage increases.

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One in ten feel they have made a bad decision about debt

The cost-of-living crisis is affecting people's confidence in making financial decisions, according to a new report.

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One million children destitute in the UK

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is calling for action on poverty in the UK, as the number of destitute children reaches one million.

debts

Loan sharks preying on families with kids

To mark Stop Loans Shark Week (24 - 31 October), we're warning people to be wary of 'friends' offering to lend them money.

bills

2.1 million struggling to pay essential bills

Which?'s Consumer Insight Tracker shows confidence in the country's economy is failing. Find out what support is available if you're struggling to pay bills

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money saver

Top 25 indoor rainy-day activities for October half term

It's bound to rain this October half term so here's out top 25 things to do indoors to keep the kids entertained and busy

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100 days to go until self-assessment deadline – we answer your FAQs

HMRC is advising people to file their self-assessment tax returns as early as possible to ensure they have enough time to pay. Here's all you need to know