Money Wellness

Cost of living

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    UK families experience the largest decline in household wealth since second world war

    Soaring interest rates and high inflation has left UK household wealth at its lowest level for generations

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    Inflation falls more than expected to 7.9% - what does it mean for you?

    UK inflation falls to lowest in more than a year. What does that mean for you?

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    Rising cost of holiday childcare heaps more pressure on working parents

    The average holiday club now costs parents £157 a day according to a report by Coram, but have you heard about the Holiday Activity and Food programme (HAF) that's free for low-income families

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    Free food for families at Morrisons this summer with ‘Ask for Ellen’

    Warburtons and Morrisons have joined forces to offer free food to families struggling with the cost of living this summer through their 'Ask for Ellen' scheme

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    1.3m households missed a bill payment in a single month

    Missed a payment last month because you couldn't afford it? You're not alone - 1.3 million households did. We look at the help that's available

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    Renters more likely to feel the impact of the cost-of-living crisis

    UK renters are five times more likely to financially struggle than homeowners according to new ONS figures

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    'Grin and bear it' when it comes to dental treatment on the NHS

    People on low incomes are having to pull out their own teeth because they can't access or afford an NHS dentist. Who's entitled to free dental treatment and where do you find an NHS dentist?

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    Victorian diseases surge due to cost-of-living crisis

    Cases of scurvy and rickets are increasing as people cut back on buying fresh fruit and vegetables because of the cost-of-living crisis.

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    Energy bills ‘to fall by nearly another £100 in October’

    Experts are predicting energy bills will fall again in October. Find out more.

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    Cost-of-living crisis sees loan sharks thrive

    As a new TV report looks at how loan sharks are thriving due to the cost of living crisis, we explore what to do if you've borrowed money from an illegal lender.

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