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Get all the latest news and expert advice on the money matters that matter to you. Rent, mortgages, bills, benefits and more.

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money saver

Find a free festival near you this summer

No matter your taste, there’s a free festival out there for you.

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cost of living

Ending schools’ free period product scheme will hurt girls from the poorest families

One in seven girls struggles to afford pads or tampons and one in two have missed school because of their period. We’re calling on the UK government to extend its free period product scheme past July 2024 so that affording menstrual care is never a barrier to education.

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bills

Average energy bills to fall by £122 a year

Energy bills for a typical household are set to fall by £122 a year in July. Find out what this is likely to mean for you and what help is available if you’re struggling to pay your gas and electricity bills.

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benefits

What the government’s new welfare reforms mean for you

If you’re currently unemployed, you could find yourself being forced to work under welfare reforms. Read on to see how the government’s new plans may affect you and any benefits you receive.

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bills

Stop overpaying on your broadband and phone bills with these tips

April’s price hikes mean you could be paying an extra £277 a year more on broadband and phone bills. Could switching provider keep your costs down? Find out how to land the best deals.

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benefits

Will your benefit payments be affected by the late May bank holiday?

Your benefit payments might be affected by the bank holiday on Monday 27 May. Find out which benefits are affected and if you need to do anything before being paid.

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debts

Over 3 million people turned to loan sharks in the last year

Millions of people turned to a loan shark in the last year. Find out what to do if you think you’re dealing with one and what’s driving the rise in illegal lending.

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debts

Call for more help for survivors of economic abuse

More needs to be done to help victims of economic abuse regain financial independence, according to a new report from UK Finance. Find out what changes they’re calling for and the additional measure we think is vital to help survivors of financial abuse.

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cost of living

Home repossessions on the rise

With more homes being repossessed at the start of 2024 than the end of 2023, find out what to do if you fall behind on your mortgage repayments.

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work

HMRC callers left on hold for 800 years

With people spending the equivalent of 800 years on hold to HMRC in 2022-23, it might be faster and simpler to talk to your employer before picking up the phone.