Money Wellness

Cost of living

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    Call for cost-of-living protection for those on the lowest incomes

    The Trussell Trust has called on the government to announce measures in its upcoming autumn statement to help those on the lowest incomes.

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    Women ‘hit harder by the cost-of-living crisis’

    An inquiry has been launched into the disproportionate effect the cost-of-living crisis is having on women.

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    Answers to your energy bill questions and top tips to help you stay warm for less this winter

    Many households are worried about how they'll afford their energy bills this year so we've answered your most frequently asked questions and provided some tips on how to keep warm for less this winter.

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    Renters ‘facing £500 hike in energy bills after government u-turn’

    Renters are facing having to spend £500 a year more on heating their homes after the government ditches energy efficiency reforms.

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    New reforms could make staycations cheaper next year

    New reforms could make staycations cheaper next year. Here's how to bag a bargain if you're booking a break in the UK

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    People who missed out on energy bill support ‘should receive money immediately’

    A new report has called for £440m of unclaimed energy bill support to be distributed immediately to those who missed out.

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    Interest rates held at current level

    The Bank of England has announced it's keeping interest rates at 5.25% following a surprise drop in inflation.

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    Inflation falls to 6.7% - what does it mean for your household budget?

    Inflation unexpectedly fell by 0.1% today fuelled by lower food, hotel and restaurant prices. Find out what it means for you here

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    Dates announced for next £300 cost-of-living payment

    The government has announced the dates millions of households can expect to receive the next cost-of-living payment.

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    Today's inflation figures

    Ian Somerset, our chief executive, responds to today's ONS inflation figures and talks about what we're seeing from the people who contact us for help

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