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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

money saver

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

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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

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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.

debts

HSBC fined millions for poor treatment of customers in financial difficulty

HSBC has been fined more than £6m for failing to help struggling customers. Find out how lenders are supposed to help if you're experiencing financial difficulties.

Illustrated image of three glasses of wine. Brits being short measured on drinks. What are your rights if you're short measured on drinks

money saver

Brits being short changed on drinks

An undercover investigation has revealed drinkers are losing out to short measures. Find out what your rights are

Image of a little girl biting into a burger. All the places kids eat free or for £1 during May half term

money saver

All the places kids can eat free this May half-term

The kids' school holidays are always expensive, to ease the pressure on your purse we’ve pulled together a list of all the places kids can eat free – or for £1 – this May half-term

benefits

Three-week warning for housing benefit claimants

If you currently receive housing benefit, you've got just three weeks left before the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) makes a big change to your claim.