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cost of living

National Care Leavers’ Week – the scandal of Britain’s unseen teenagers

To mark National Care Leavers’ Week (25 October – 1 November), a member of our frontline team talks about the financial struggles faced by youngsters leaving care.

bills

Heat pump grants increased to £7,500 to help reduce bills for struggling households

The government has increased funding to help households replace old or worn out boilers with energy efficient alternatives to save on bills

money saver

Keep the kids busy with free Lego

Keep the kids busy this half term with a free day out to your local Lego store

work

Workers on real living wage to get 10% pay rise from today

Over 460,000 UK workers are due a pay rise today (Tuesday 24 October) as the real living wage increases.

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debts

One in ten feel they have made a bad decision about debt

The cost-of-living crisis is affecting people's confidence in making financial decisions, according to a new report.

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cost of living

One million children destitute in the UK

The Joseph Rowntree Foundation is calling for action on poverty in the UK, as the number of destitute children reaches one million.

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!