Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Thousands of households to receive £300 cost of living payment from today

HMRC to pay £300 cost of living payments to people claiming tax credits from today. Find out if you'll qualify for the payment

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Rise in the number of people falling behind with their mortgages

As the number of people falling behind with their mortgage payments increases, struggling homeowners are urged to speak to their lender.

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South feels the cold as the fuel poverty divide in England narrows

The latest Fuel Poverty Risk Index from the Open Data Institute shows the highest year-on-year rises in fuel poverty have occurred in local authorities in the south east and south west of England.

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‘Unacceptable poverty levels’ in the UK ‘are violating international law’

The UN poverty envoy will urge the government to increase universal credit payments during a trip to the UK this week.

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More than one in ten mums quit work due to lack of childcare support

New research has found mums in the UK aren't getting the support they need to balance work and childcare.

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Interest rates held at 5.25% - what does it mean for you?

The Bank of England has held interest rates at 5.25%. Find out what interest rates are and how they affect you

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RAC calls for retailers to cut petrol prices

The RAC is calling for major fuel retailers to cut prices to help struggling motorists. We look at other ways you can reduce fuel usage and keep bills down

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Half of vulnerable households worried about being cold this winter

A third of households with a vulnerable member living there say they can't afford to turn on their heating this winter. Find out what support is available

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M&S brings some festive cheer by donating one million meals to low income families this Christmas

Leading retailer M&S has announced it'll deliver one million meals for those who are financially vulnerable this Christmas. There's lots of other help available if you're struggling to feed your family. Find out more here

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National energy company will pay you to use less electricity this winter

National Grid ESO has brought back its successful incentive scheme that'll pay you to use less energy at peak times this winter