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Money-savings tips to pass onto your kids this Mother’s Day

Busy mums are expert money-savers. To mark Mothers Day 2024 we've pulled together a list of the best money saving advice mums want their kids to know

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debts

International Women’s Day – 8 March 2024

Today is International Women's Day so we've taken a look at how debt disproportionately affects women and the help that is available if you find yourself struggling

cost of living

49% of working adults have changed their retirement plans due to cost of living crisis

49% of working adults have changed their retirement plans because of the cost-of-living crisis, a new study shows.

managing your money

Nationwide to buy Virgin Money

Virgin Money has agreed a £2.9 billion proposed takeover by Nationwide Building Society. Find out what this means for you.

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debts

8.1 million people in need of debt advice

8.1 million people need debt advice, while the average household spends £406 on monthly debt repayments, new research finds. Find out how you can get help with your debts.

bills

Deadline for British Gas Individual and Families Fund tomorrow

The British Gas Individual and Families Fund is closing tomorrow, Friday March 8th at 4pm. Find out how to apply.

Illustrated sign that says 'stealth tax'. Millions of low earners to be affected by fiscal drag and have to start paying tax

cost of living

Millions of low earners set to be worse off after the budget

Low earners face paying income tax in the coming years after the chancellor chose to keep the personal tax allowance frozen in his budget yesterday

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cost of living

Chancellor accused of turning his back on the poor

Jeremy Hunt’s spring budget has been met with criticism that it favours the rich while offering little respite to the UK’s poorest households. Find out what’s being said and why national insurance cuts don't help the poor.

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bills

An estimated 6.5 million households in fuel poverty

Official statistics show that fuel poverty affecting households is higher than ever.

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debts

Debt relief orders – what’s changing?

Today’s budget saw the chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, announce a shake-up of debt relief orders (DROs). Find out how a DRO may be able to help if you’re struggling with debt and what’s changing.

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cost of living

5 meals for your family that cost less than a fiver

In the wake of the Kellogg's CEO's irresponsible comments, we've found some affordable healthy meals for you and your family.

debts

Our thoughts on the spring budget 2024

Sebrina McCullough, our director of external relations, warmly welcomes measures unveiled in the spring budget to scrap the DRO administration fee and extend the household support fund.

managing your money

The spring budget 2024 – what it means for you

Jeremy Hunt has set out his spending plans for the coming months. Find out what it means if you’re claiming benefits, a parent, a taxpayer, struggling to afford the basics or looking for debt help.

cost of living

How the cost of living crisis is impacting Wales

Families across Wales have been experiencing hardship across the winter. Find out how you can get help to buy essentials and with bills if you live in Wales.

Image of a pile of books with a lamp shining on them saying World Book Day. All the places you can get free or cheap books

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Get reading for free this World Book Day

In recognition of World Book Day, we’ve pulled together a list of all the places you can pick up free, or practically-free, books to fuel yours and your children’s imaginations