Cost of Living

Cost of living

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Help for families who can’t afford Christmas presents for the kids

Millions of households will struggle to afford Christmas presents this year. Here's a list of the charities and organisations who help make sure every child wakes up to a gift from Santa

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Households buying less veg because of cost of living pressures

Low-income families can’t afford to buy fresh vegetables due to huge price increases. Find out how to get cheap or free fruit and veg

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‘Shameful decision to scrap energy efficiency plans makes situation for renters increasingly bleak’

The London Mayor has criticised the decision to scrap plans to force landlords to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties, saying it will increase bills for tenants living in sub-standard housing in the capital by over £300 a year on average.

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Aldi to slash the price of 180 products for Christmas

Aldi brings the cheer this Christmas by reducing the price of its festive products to help with the cost of living

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Six top ways to reduce your food bills and still serve warming, heaty meals this winter

With temperatures dropping and food prices still high, here's our top money saving tips to make meals go further this winter

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Millions of Brits would struggle to pay for Christmas without buy now pay later

BNPL usage has soared over the past year and it looks like many families will be relying on it this year to help spread the cost of Christmas

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Climate change and energy crisis see food bills soar by £605

A new report has revealed the impact climate change and the energy crisis have had on food prices in Great Britain.

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Failure to extend household support fund ‘a huge disappointment’

The chief executive of children's charity Bernardo's has warned millions more are at risk of falling into destitution after the government failed to announce an extension of the household support fund in its autumn statement.

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Should I fix my energy prices?

Now Ofgem has announced the new price cap for January to March, find out if it's a good idea to fix your energy prices.

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Energy prices to rise from New Years Day

It’ll cost more to heat your home from New Years Day after Ofgem confirmed a rise in the energy price cap from 1 January