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Have a prepayment energy meter? Have you claimed the £400 you're entitled to?

£130m of energy vouchers remain unclaimed for households with prepayment meters

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Tesco Clubcard holders have until midnight tonight to spend their vouchers or lose them

£15m Clubcard vouchers set to go unused, warns Tesco

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bills

BBC launches plan to help those struggling to pay licence fee

We look how the BBC's ten point plan will help people struggling to pay their bills

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cost of living

Low-cost May half-term family fun

There's lots of fun to be had outside this half term. We've put together some ideas to keep the kids entertained that won't break the bank.

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bills

An end to Netflix password sharing in the UK

As Netflix halts password sharing in the UK, we take a look at what other streaming options are available.

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bills

Drop in price cap to have little effect on winter energy bills – find out what to do if you're struggling

We look at what the drop in the price cap will mean for next winter's energy bills

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cost of living

Inflation begins to drop but food remains expensive

Inflation begins to fall but not as quickly as predicted. What does that mean for your and your purse?

housing

Positive changes ahead for renters

Renters' Reform Act could provide much greater protection for private renters

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debts

Mental Health Awareness Week: Paul’s story

How a DRO helped Paul get on top of his money after having to give up work due to a spinal injury

bills

Are you set for a payout from your energy provider?

Compensation to be paid by two large energy providers fined for not passing on savings to customers

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debts

Mental Health Awareness Week: Trevor’s story

How bankruptcy is helping Trevor get his finances back on track

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Money Wellness

Mental Health Awareness Week: helping colleagues live more and stress less

Our colleague Caroline talks about becoming a mental health first aider.

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debts

Mental Health Awareness Week: Sophie’s story

How a DRO helped a customer with borderline personality disorder get her finances back on track.

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debts

80% getting debt help say their mental health has affected their finances

80% of people getting debt help say a mental health problem has affected their finances, according to a study by Money Wellness.

cost of living

Interest rate rises again to the highest level since 2008

Bank of England has hiked interest rates to a near 15 year high. What can you do if you're struggling with mortgage or rent payments.

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