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managing your money

Holidaymakers warned about the dangers of the low deposit getaways

Holidaymakers booking low deposit breaks could find themselves losing more than they expected if they have to cancel the trip, according to Which? Find out who the worst culprits are here and who you can rely on

cost of living

Two in three adults worry about money

Two in three adults are worried about money according to a new survey by Vitality. Find out our top tips to help with the cost of living

housing

Thousands of affordable rental homes to be built across the country

6,000 affordable rental homes are to be built across the country. Find out where and how to get details

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housing

Social housing tenants urged to report failing landlords

Make Things Right campaign puts pressure on social housing landlords to make sure their properties are safe for tenants. Find out what to do if your home isn't up to standard

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cost of living

National Homeless Day 10th October – what help is available to those facing an uncertain future?

On National Homeless Day we reflect on how more low income households are facing a homeless future than ever before. Find out what help is available

managing your money

Metro Bank agrees deal to avoid takeover – what does it mean for customers?

Fast growth Metro Bank shores up further after securing additional funding. What does it mean for you, if you're a customer?

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cost of living

Sainsbury’s more expensive than Waitrose for shoppers without loyalty cards

Which? reveals surprising change in its monthly food shop analysis and shows it pays to shop around

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