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debts

Millions don’t realise debt risk of buy now pay later

More people are using buy now pay later than any other form of credit but around half of adults in the UK aren't even aware that it could land them in debt, according to a new survey

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money saver

Aldi launches its biggest meal donation ever this summer

As school holidays get under way, supermarket chain Aldi has announced it'll provide 1.5 million meals to those in need this summer

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benefits

Stronger maintenance protection for single parents

Government imposes stricter punishment for people who fail to pay child maintenance

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cost of living

A glimmer of hope for homeowners as mortgage rates fall for the first time in months

Have mortgage rates now peaked? When can homeowners expect to see lower fixed-rate deals? We look at what today's drop in mortgage rates mean and what to do if you're struggling to meet repayments

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money saver

Bag a bargain with ‘children go free’ at London theatres this August

Kids Week is back with free London theatre tickets for children this summer. They've also teamed up with a number of London restaurants to offer discounts on food, so why not make it a full day out

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cost of living

UK families experience the largest decline in household wealth since Second World War

Soaring interest rates and high inflation has left UK household wealth at its lowest level for generations

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debts

What does Consumer Duty mean for you?

With just days to go until Consumer Duty comes into effect, we take a look at the changes and what it’ll means for you as a customer

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cost of living

Inflation falls more than expected to 7.9% - what does it mean for you?

UK inflation falls to lowest in more than a year. What does that mean for you?

benefits

People on tax credits warned to look out for DWP letter or risk missing out on financial help

Hundreds of thousands of people set to receive a letter from the DWP telling them to apply for universal credit. Failure to do so could lead to missed payments

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cost of living

Rising cost of holiday childcare heaps more pressure on working parents

The average holiday club now costs parents £157 a day according to a report by Coram, but have you heard about the Holiday Activity and Food programme (HAF) that's free for low-income families

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cost of living

Free food for families at Morrisons this summer with ‘Ask for Ellen’

Warburtons and Morrisons have joined forces to offer free food to families struggling with the cost of living this summer through their 'Ask for Ellen' scheme

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cost of living

Renters more likely to feel the impact of the cost-of-living crisis

UK renters are five times more likely to financially struggle than homeowners according to new ONS figures

bills

1.3m households missed a bill payment in a single month

Missed a payment last month because you couldn't afford it? You're not alone - 1.3 million households did. We look at the help that's available

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money saver

Budget-friendly thank-you gifts for teachers

With the end of the school year in sight, we've come up with a range of free and budget-friendly teacher gifts

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cost of living

'Grin and bear it' when it comes to dental treatment on the NHS

People on low incomes are having to pull out their own teeth because they can't access or afford an NHS dentist. Who's entitled to free dental treatment and where do you find an NHS dentist?