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    Check if you’re eligible for help with childcare – new tool launched

    A new tool has been launched so parents can see what childcare support they can get based on the age of their child and their salary.

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    Homelessness hits all-time high

    Over 100,000 households in England are living in temporary accommodation because they have no home of their own, new analysis has revealed.

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    The government ‘needs to stump up cash to make UK homes more energy efficient’

    The Better Homes Alliance is calling on the government to do more to improve the energy efficiency of UK homes and cut people's bills.

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    cost of living

    Families resorting to drastic measures to survive

    The Money Charity's latest monthly stats show families, and especially single-parent families, are being hit hardest by the cost-of-living crisis.

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    bills

    Octopus Energy launches new loyalty discount scheme

    Octopus Energy's customers can earn money off their bills through its new loyalty scheme

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    bills

    New laws passed to make UK’s energy greener and more affordable

    A new Act has bee passed that the government claims will make the UK's energy greener and cheaper.

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    debts

    People turning to BNPL to boost credit score

    People struggling to get accepted for credit cards are reportedly turning to buy now pay later in a bid to boost their credit score.

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    money booster

    Profitable ways to spend the extra hour when the clocks go back

    Get ideas on how to use the extra hour when the clocks go back to give your finances a boost.

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    benefits

    New Universal Credit rules for parents with young children

    Huge changes to the benefits system from today will see thousands of parents having to get a job or increase the hours they work if they want to continue receiving universal credit. Find out more here

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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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    cost of living

    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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    bills

    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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    cost of living

    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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    debts

    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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