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Get all the latest news and expert advice on the money matters that matter to you. Rent, mortgages, bills, benefits and more.

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benefits

Free legal advice available from today for people facing eviction

Government-backed free legal help launched today for tenants and homeowners

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benefits

Ten key changes in August that could affect your finances

Ten key changes being introduced in August 2023 that could affect the amount of cash in your wallet.

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Are you due £94 cost of living payment in the next few days?

Households struggling with soaring bills will get £94 paid into their bank accounts soon. Are you eligible?

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cost of living

Half price summer fun with Carex

Get half priced tickets to Alton Towers, Chessington World of Adventures and SEALIFE centres this summer

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Have your say on changes to gambling laws to make the sector safer for all

The Gambling Commission is calling for people to have their say on proposed changes to gambling laws to make them fairer for all

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money saver

Billions sat unclaimed in children’s savings accounts – could you be missing out

Almost a million teenagers could be missing out on £1,500 sat in forgotten child trust fund accounts. Find out how to claim

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cost of living

Don’t get caught out by the cost of living text scam

The DWP has warned that fraudsters are targeting low income families struggling with the cost of living

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cost of living

Claim your free National Trust family day pass with the Mirror

Have a free family day out this summer at a National Trust attraction with the Mirror Newspaper. Find out how to claim your free pass here

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benefits

Money Wellness calls for a ‘uniform approach’ to school uniform grants

We're calling for the government to reform school uniform grants after 97% of parents we spoke to said they were worried about not being able to afford school uniform

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benefits

People living in social housing to get more protection

New reforms to social housing are set to make landlords take more responsibility for both their properties and tenants

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benefits

Government announces extra support to help parents on universal credit get back into work

Major changes for parents on universal credit from today - are you affected?

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cost of living

Keep down the cost of summer holiday fun with all the places kids eat free or for £1

Summer holidays are expensive. We've pulled together a list of all the restaurants and cafes where children can eat for free - or just a pound - this summer

money saver

Last chance to bag a free sports session this summer at Aldi

Supermarket chain Aldi is giving children the opportunity to try a new sport this summer for free

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Call for money advice to go hand-in-hand with mental health support

The Money and Mental Health Policy Institute has called on the government to invest in a joined up approach to money advice and early mental health support.