Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Nearly half of Brits dip into savings to cover everyday costs

Despite inflation falling and consumer confidence growing, households are still feeling the pinch

Illustration of an upset schoolgirl sitting on the floor hugging her knees to her chest

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Ending schools’ free period product scheme will hurt girls from the poorest families

One in seven girls struggles to afford pads or tampons and one in two have missed school because of their period. We’re calling on the UK government to extend its free period product scheme past July 2024 so that affording menstrual care is never a barrier to education.

Graphic of several colourful homes together. Will UK follow Europe in interest rate cuts?

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Could the Bank of England follow Europe’s lead on interest rates?

Find out how interest rate cuts in Europe affect your money

Illustrated image of a man in a hospital bed with a nurse next to him. More Brits paying for private hospital care

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More Brits paying for private hospital care as NHS struggles

Long NHS waiting list mean more and more people are funding their own treatment. Find out what help is available

Illustrated image of a tap pouring water into a glass. Households face up to a 90% rise in water bills. How to reduce water bills

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Households face water bills rising by up to 91%

New figures reveal that households face water bill rises of between 24% to 91% over the next five years. Find out what it means for you and how to reduce bills