Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Petrol prices rise by 8p in just four months

While Petrol prices soar, find out what help you can get for essential costs.

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UK inflation falls to 3.2%, but not as much as expected

Inflation falls but not as much as expected and could stop the Bank of England from cutting interest rates in May.

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High energy bills are adding an extra month’s rent to household finances

Tenant’s energy bills peaked at the highest level in seven years, Hamptons found. In one year, average annual gas and electricity bills amounted to £1,331 for a typical rental home. If you're struggling, find out what to do.

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Half of people had to cut non-essential costs in first quarter of 2024

With half of people cutting non-essential costs and many dipping into their savings to afford essential costs, find out what help you cant get.

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Rent increases overtake wage growth- many will struggle research finds

Think tank Resolution Foundation has found that average rent prices could rise by 13% in the next three years, which means they’ll outpace the projected average wage growth of 7.5%

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FCA finds nearly half of UK adults are in a better financial position after seeking financial help

In positive news, the number of people struggling with personal finances has decreased over the last year. People are still struggling though- and if you need debt help, find out what we can help you with.

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Poor car insurance payouts leaves Which? calling for the FCA to hold firms accountable

Which? is calling for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to take tougher action to hold firms to account when they offer poor payouts to car insurance customers, as their new research finds a third of insurers were rated poorly by claimants when it came to the value of payouts.