Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Over 1 million unpaid carers living in poverty

What help can carers get?

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Quarter of mums and dads struggling to feed their kids

New report highlights the extent of child poverty

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Nearly £60m still available from the Household Support Fund – find out how to claim

This week the government announced an extension of the House Support Fund. However, nearly £60 million worth of this phase remains unclaimed with weeks to go until it closes. Find out if you're eligible for help

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Fuel prices could go up in October

Lowest-income drivers will be hit hardest

Illustrated image of a food parcel. Today is National Food Bank Day. Find out everything you need to know about food banks from how to access them to what you'll get.

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Seven things you should know about food banks on National Food Bank Day

Today is National Food Bank Day. Find out everything you need to know about food banks from how to access them to what you'll get.

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Half of parents can’t afford back-to-school costs

Find out what help is out there.

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Household support fund extended

Vital lifeline to last another six months

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Household support fund to continue

Govt expected to extend vital support.

Illustrated image of someone cold at home. Despite government schemes to help, the number of households living in fuel poverty isn't falling according to a new report. Find out what help is available if you can't afford to heat your home

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Fuel poverty isn’t falling despite policies to help

Despite government schemes to help, the number of households living in fuel poverty isn't falling according to a new report. Find out what help is available if you can't afford to heat your home

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Shop prices drop for the first time in almost three years

Non-food items were 1.5% cheaper than a year ago.