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cost of living

How expensive is childcare in your area?

Childcare costs in the East or South East of the UK could take up as much as 54% of a yearly salary, research from AJ Bell found. See how much childcare costs where you live, and what help is on offer.

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Money Wellness

Debt Awareness Week: Victoria's story

Forced to give up work due to ill health, Victoria turned to us when she found universal credit payments were insufficient to support a basic standard of living. Stories like Victoria's are all too common these days. Find out what help's available if you're struggling.

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debts

32% of Brits living beyond their means

32% of UK adults are living beyond their means. If you're in debt, we can help.

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money saver

Home insurance prices rise by 40%

As home insurance prices rise, find out how you can reduce yours.

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cost of living

£75 million to be given to warm lowest income households in England

The government has given £75 million to help local councils and housing associations make social homes more energy efficient, saving people up to £400 a year in bills.

debts

UK watchdogs to take action against ‘threatening’ debt collectors

UK financial regulators have published a joint letter that calls on companies to improve their debt collection practices, warning that they’d take ‘robust action’ against companies that are putting their customers mental health at risk.

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debts

Failed lenders write off customer debts

Some customers of failed payday and doorstep lenders SafetyNet Credit, Tappily and Morses Club have received emails saying their debts are to be written off.

Image of a prepayment meter. Seven companies approved to recommence force fitting prepayment meters

bills

Energy firms granted permission to restart force-fitting payment meters

Several energy companies have been granted approval to resume force-fitting payment meters in homes. Find out of if your supplier is on the list

Building blocks spelling out 'debt' with a ruler next to it measuring how much debt. Eight signs you have a problem with debt

debts

Debt Awareness Week 18-24 March 2024

Eight signs you have a debt problem and what to do about it

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managing your money

Women falling down a ‘financial confidence’ gap

A survey by HSBC found women lose out to their male counterparts when it comes to comes to money. To tackle this issue, HSBC has launched a series of ‘inspiring money confidence’ webinars

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Money Wellness

Debt Awareness Week: Josh’s story

How we’re helping 30-year-old Josh deal with £12,000 of credit-card and phone-bill debt.

managing your money

UK drivers issued 35,000 tickets a day; how to appeal a fine

Find out how to appeal unfair parking fines.

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cost of living

One in five pensioners living in poverty

The Centre for Ageing Better has called for a rise in the uptake of the pension credit scheme, and has urged the Government to pause proposals to raise the state pension age, which is set to rise to 68 in 2026.

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debts

High debt amongst hospitality workers

According to Creditfix, many hospitality workers are struggling with an alarming average debt level of £13,151. If you need debt help, we're here for you.