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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.

debts

Loan sharks preying on families with kids

To mark Stop Loans Shark Week (24 - 31 October), we're warning people to be wary of 'friends' offering to lend them money.

bills

2.1 million struggling to pay essential bills

Which?'s Consumer Insight Tracker shows confidence in the country's economy is failing. Find out what support is available if you're struggling to pay bills

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money saver

Top 25 indoor rainy-day activities for October half term

It's bound to rain this October half term so here's out top 25 things to do indoors to keep the kids entertained and busy

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work

100 days to go until self-assessment deadline – we answer your FAQs

HMRC is advising people to file their self-assessment tax returns as early as possible to ensure they have enough time to pay. Here's all you need to know

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housing

Mortgage guarantee scheme set to be extended for another year

The government is set to extend the mortgage guarantee scheme into next year to help struggling homeowners. Find out what support is available if you're struggling to keep up with soaring repayments

money saver

Feed the kids for £1 at McDonald’s this half term

Find out about half term savings at McDonalds this October

benefits

Millions claiming universal credit could be set for bumper pay increase next April

People on benefits could see their payments increasing by 6.7% next April. Find out if you'll get more and why

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cost of living

Warning - the cost of Halloween could spook you!

The average family will spend over £300 on Halloween this year according to our research. Find out how to keep the cost down but still have a frightful night!

benefits

Foodbanks bracing for busiest winter yet

The Trussell Trust says it expects to give out a food parcel every eight seconds this winter.

cost of living

‘Ask for Ellen’ is back at Morrisons this October half term

Morrisons and Warburtons have teamed up again tis October half term to offer free crumpets to anyone who 'Asks for Ellen'

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cost of living

Cost-of-children crisis – one in five parents in serious financial difficulty

Action for Children is urging the government to do more as one in five families with children found to be in dire financial straits.

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benefits

Thousands of families to get food vouchers over half term – do you qualify?

Here's all you need to know about supermarket vouchers for low income families over the October half term

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work

Call for more support to help people back to work

People who are out of work need more effective support to help them re-join the jobs market, it has been claimed.

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benefits

Pensioners set for an 8.5% payment rise next April after figures were confirmed today

ONS figures out today confirm pensioners are set for bumper pay rises next April but will the government honour its commitment to the triple lock guarantee?