Cost of Living

Cost of living

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A third of Brits cutting back on non-essential journeys to save money

New figures show there are positive signs when it comes to the price of travel in the UK but a third of people are still cutting back on non-essential trips.

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bills

Half of Brits struggling to pay energy bills

Figures from the Office for National Statistics have revealed 49% of adults in Great Britain are struggling to cover the cost of rising energy bills.

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cost of living

Over half of people in the UK are buying less food due to the cost-of-living crisis

An article on the effect the rising cost of food is having on people in the UK.

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cost of living

EGGciting low-cost ways to keep the kids entertained this Easter

We've put together some family activities to keep the kids entertained this Easter on a budget.

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benefits

Millions of Brits will get a £900 cost-of-living payment starting next month – are you eligible?

Department of Work and Pensions has revealed that the first of three cost-of-living payments will land next month

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How to cut the cost of your supermarket shop

Tips on how to cut the cost of your supermarket shop in the face of rising inflation.

benefits

Are you eligible for free childcare following the spring budget?

We look at who is eligible to claim 30 hours free childcare under the government's new rules.

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cost of living

Beat the April price rises!

After a Money Wellness survey reveals over 90% of Brits are worried about April 2023 price rises, we look at how much more things are going to cost and what help is available to support people who are struggling.

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bills

How will the new energy price cap affect your bills?

Why your energy bills are going up when the amount suppliers can charge for a unit of gas and electricity is going down.

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bills

What to do if one of your energy discount vouchers has expired

What to do if you have expired vouchers from the government's energy bills support scheme.