Money Wellness

Cost of living

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    What’s the real cost of living?

    Find out how much money you’ll spend in your lifetime.

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    Report finds drivers are still being ripped off at the pumps despite wholesale price falls

    Industry watchdog the CMA has found retailers are bosting profits by charging more for fuel than they need to. Find out how to find the cheapest way to fill your tank

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    We welcome plans to lower energy bills but help is needed now

    Our response to the GB Energy Bill.

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    Illustrated image of piggy bank and someone putting in coins. Wage growth slows to 5.7% making interest rate cuts less likely in august
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    UK jobs markets cools but not enough to encourage a summer drop in interest rates

    Find out what today’s wage inflation figures mean for your household finances.

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    Illustrated image of homes. Rent renewals increase by 8.9%. Tenants choosing to pay high rent renewals and stay put. High rents. What to do if your landlord increases your rent. What to do if you can't afford rent increases
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    Tenants choose to stay put despite renewal rents creeping up

    Tenants are choosing to stay put instead of moving to new homes despite renewal rates rising faster than the rental market, according to new data.

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    Inflation remains unchanged at 2%

    June’s figures from the Office for National Statistics show inflation remained steady in June at 2%. Find out what it means for your money and the impact it could have on interest rates.

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    UK travellers cut back on holidays due to cost-of-living crisis

    Find out how to save money on your holidays.

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    Illustrated image of essential toiletries. Money saving toiletry hacks. Beauty banks. Hygiene poverty - where to get help if you can afford essential toiletries
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    Consumer group warns shoppers to be savvy when buying toiletries after finding prices fluctuate massively

    A new study has found that the price of toiletries can fluctuate by as much as 100% over the course of a year. Find out how to save on toiletries and where to get help if you can't afford essentials

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    Inflation drops to target for the first time in three years

    Inflation has fallen to 2%, reaching the Bank of England’s target for the first time in three years.

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    Supporting kids’ sporting dreams is a nightmare for hard-up families

    Ahead of an exciting summer of sport, we’ve been investigating how financial hardship affects kids’ sporting ambitions.

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