Cost of Living

Cost of living

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benefits

Thousands of families to get food vouchers over half term – do you qualify?

Here's all you need to know about supermarket vouchers for low income families over the October half term

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benefits

Pensioners set for an 8.5% payment rise next April after figures were confirmed today

ONS figures out today confirm pensioners are set for bumper pay rises next April but will the government honour its commitment to the triple lock guarantee?

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cost of living

More NHS support to be made available to gamblers

More people will be able to access support for gambling addictions after a new levy was imposed by the government. Find out what support is available

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money saver

Cheap October half term days out to keep the kids busy

There's lots of spooktacular free - or cheap - Halloween half term activities going on for kids all over the country. We've pulled together a list of days out to keep the kids entertained without breaking the bank

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money saver

Keep the kids full for free or as little as £1 this October half term

We've pulled together a list of all the cafes and restaurants offering free or cheap meals for kids during October half term

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benefits

Struggling households urged to check local cost-of-living support

The government is urging struggling households to find out what help is available through their local household support fund.

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benefits

A quarter of older people in London living in poverty

A report by Age UK London has found 24% of over 50s living in the capital are living in poverty.

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bills

Ofgem considering increasing bills to help energy suppliers

Ofgem is considering a one-off increase of £17 a year to energy bills to help suppliers.

cost of living

Two in three adults worry about money

Two in three adults are worried about money according to a new survey by Vitality. Find out our top tips to help with the cost of living

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cost of living

National Homeless Day 10th October – what help is available to those facing an uncertain future?

On National Homeless Day we reflect on how more low income households are facing a homeless future than ever before. Find out what help is available