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Money Wellness

Suicide Prevention Training at Money Wellness

Our teams have recently taken part in Suicide Prevention Training delivered by the Samaritans

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cost of living

Cost of living forcing people to rely on payday and buy now, pay later products

People struggling with the cost of living are finding themselves excluded from normal credit products forcing them to rely on payday lenders and BNPL

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housing

Misery for tenants as rents hit record highs

The cost of renting has risen again. Why is it so expensive and will rents fall anytime soon?

cost of living

Aldi cuts more prices to ease cost of living pressures

Prices are down again at Aldi - the UK's cheapest supermarket. Find out where you can make savings

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bills

Millions of pounds worth of support available for energy debt this winter

The country's energy giants have stepped up support for customers struggling to pay their energy bills this winter. Find out what's on offer and who's eligible

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cost of living

Poor credit score can cost £270,000 over a lifetime

Soring interest rates has meant borrowers with poor credit scores will now be paying around £270,000 in interest in their lifetime. Find our about credit scores and how to improve yours

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benefits

Low-income households could save £100’s on energy bills in new scheme

More grants have been made available for people living in social housing to make their homes energy efficient and save £100's on their bills

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cost of living

Food prices fall for the first time in more than two years

The rate food prices are increasing has dropped for the first time in two years. However, feeding the family remains more expensive than ever before, with Brits becoming more reliant on cheaper processed food. Find out what help is available

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work

Major wage boost on the cards for 2024

Jeremey Hunt has announced that the national living wage will increase to more than £11.00 per hour from next April. Find out what it means for you.

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housing

Homeowners raid savings and pensions to keep on top of mortgage payments

with interest rates remaining high, households have cut back in several areas to make their mortgages more affordable. What support is available for you?

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managing your money

Disney+ to crack down on password sharing sooner than expected

Disney+ to clamp down on password sharing from 1 November. Find out what the changes mean for you

bills

British Gas opens fund to help struggling customers this winter

British Gas is to open a new fund next week offering grants to help customers struggling to pay their energy bills. Find out if you're eligible

bills

Two days left to submit meter readings before price cap changes

Get your energy meter readings in before Sunday to make sure you're not overcharged

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bills

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.