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    bills

    Selected British Gas customers could save while they use this summer

    Selected British Gas customers who have joined its PeakSave scheme will only pay 50% for their electricity usage from this Sunday. And there's still time to join.

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    housing

    New measures announced to protect homeowners from repossessions

    Homeowners to get a 12-month grace period before repossessions following latest interest rate hike.

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    Have you tried the cheap online food revolution?

    There's huge savings to be had by buying groceries that are close to or past their best-before dates. We put Approved Food and Motatos to the test

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    Will you get free food vouchers over the summer school holidays?

    If your child receives free school meals you could be entitled to £'s to help with the cost of food this summer

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    cost of living

    Bank of England raises interest rates to 5%

    Homeowners face more financial misery following today's interest rate rise. We look at what it means for your mortgage.

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    Learning Disability Week: cost-of-living crisis worse for disabled children and their families

    A report by the Childhood Trust has revealed children with special education needs and disabilities are being disproportionately affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

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    cost of living

    Equifax Financial Health Report 2023 – shedding light on the state of UK household finances

    We contributed to the report which sheds light on UK household finances and recommends ways you can improve your financial wellbeing

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    cost of living

    Nearly 6 million households having to cut down or skip meals

    Growing numbers of people - particularly those on universal credit - are having to skip meals. We look at what help is available if you find yourself unable to afford food

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    housing

    No plans for government to help with mortgage rises

    Michael Gove says there's no immediate plans to help homeowners with soaring mortgage costs. We look at what to do if you fall behind with payments and into mortgage debt

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    Mental health and emotional spending

    Your mental health can seriously impact the way you spend and shop, which can lead to mounting debts. Here's some ways to combat emotional spending

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    Less than half of UK kids taught how to manage money

    A recent survey shows that a lot of children aren't being taught to manage money. We've put together some top tips on how to raise financially savvy kids whatever their age

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    Money Wellness warns salary advance schemes are masking a debt crisis

    Does your employer offer a salary advance scheme? It's a great benefit to cover a surprise expense but could be masking mounting debt if you're regularly dipping in

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    bills

    E.ON Next to pay compensation to half a million customers

    Major energy supplier forced to pay compensation for poor customer service

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    Money Wellness

    Pride month: Meet members of our LBGTQIA+ community group

    In the 2nd part of our series looking at debt and the LGBTQIA+ community, we speak to Mercedes Dawson about why she formed our community group

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    bills

    Charities call for ‘help to repay’ scheme for people struggling with energy debt

    Leading charities call on the government to help the one in ten UK adults struggling with energy arrears with a 'right to repay' scheme

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