Money Wellness

Cost of living

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    Calls for statutory sick pay to be increased

    Some MPs are calling for the rate of statutory sick pay to be increased. Find out how to get financial aid if you're on sick leave and struggling financially.

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    UK minimum wage is rising, but still leaves millions out of a real living wage

    The national minimum wage is rising, but this won't match up to the amount of a national living wage.

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    Aldi to give away 500,000 meals this Easter

    This Easter, Aldi is expecting to extend it’s support to those in need by donating more than half a million meals during the holidays.

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    Healthcare workers to get thousands in one-off government payment

    Healthcare workers in non-NHS organisations to get funding from the government.

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    £74 million underspend in Warm Home Discount means people went without

    If you're eligible for the warm home discount scheme but haven't had it for 2022/23, you only have until 31 March to claim it.

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    Number of children living in poverty rises to 4.33 million as election year looms

    4.33 million children are now living in relative poverty, while 600,000 people are in absolute poverty. Campaigners call on the government to fix it, and we offer help with covering essentials.

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    Image of a toy house surrounded by coins and a graph with an arrow. Interest rates held at 5.25% March - what does it mean for your money
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    BoE holds interest rates at 5.25% - what does it mean for you?

    The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25% for the fifth consecutive time despite yesterday’s sharp fall in inflation.

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    Poverty worsening the nation's health

    New research has found a direct link between poverty and illness in the UK.

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    Illustration of a shopping trolly with food falling out and an inflation arrow cutting through.  Inflation falls to the lowest level since 2022
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    Inflation falls to lowest level since 2022

    New figures out this morning show inflation slowed by more than expected last month. Find out what it means for your money

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    Trussell Trust given much needed funding to support ongoing food bank crisis

    The Trussell Trust is given a grant that could keep food banks afloat, but if you're struggling to pay for your essentials, you can find out what help is available today.

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