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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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cost of living

Ten-day countdown to check if you can get £100s to help with cost of living

Pensioners urged to check if they're entitled to pension credit to avoid missing out on additional cost of living payments.

money saver

Are you missing out on broadband savings?

Do you qualify for low cost broadband? We examine social tariffs and how they could help you stay connected.

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benefits

£19bn of benefits unclaimed every year – are you missing out?

Research from Policy in Practice has revealed £19bn of benefits go unclaimed in the UK every year.

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cost of living

Supermarket food prices ‘should fall soon’

The British Retail Consortium says supermarket food prices should start to fall soon, following record inflation in April.

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debts

One in five people with a mental health problem are struggling with debt

The Money and Pensions Service have released a guide advising lenders how they can support customers with mental health issues who are struggling to repay their debts.

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debts

Nearly two thirds of 35-to-44-year-olds finding it a burden to repay debt

A report from the Resolution Foundation thinktank reveals people in the UK are struggling to repay debt such as credit cards and loans, with 40% finding it somewhat of a burden and 24% finding it a heavy burden.

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money saver

A right royal knees-up!

Our suggestions on how to celebrate the King's coronation without breaking the bank.

cost of living

Record numbers turning to food banks

New figures from the Trussell Trust have revealed a massive increase in the number of people in the UK turning to food banks, as wage increases fail to keep up with the rising cost of living.

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benefits

Remember to renew your tax credits!

What to do if you want to renew your tax credit claim, make a new one or check if you're missing out on benefits.

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benefits

Could you be eligible for extra money from the household support fund?

We explain what the household support fund is and if you're eligible for the extra help

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debts

We've formed a partnership with Rethink Mental Illness

We've partnered with Rethink Mental Illness to provide more specialist help to people in debt living with mental health illness.

Money Wellness

Have a hidden phone for safety? Make sure it’s switched off this Sunday

Are you prepared for the government's emergency alert?

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cost of living

A third of Brits cutting back on non-essential journeys to save money

New figures show there are positive signs when it comes to the price of travel in the UK but a third of people are still cutting back on non-essential trips.