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bills

Over a third of households in England ‘facing higher energy bills this winter’

Despite an expected drop in the energy price cap, over a third of households in England are facing higher energy bills this winter, according to a new report.

Man looking at home energy efficiency app on his tablet

bills

Government ‘needs to help people cut their energy bills’

The Energy Savings Trust has said it is the government's responsibility to help people cut their energy bills.

cost of living

Cost of a typical weekly food shop soars 37% in two years

The cost of a typical weekly food shop in the UK has risen 37% in just two years, figures released by the Liberal Democrats have shown.

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cost of living

Get the kids back to school on a budget

Getting the kids ready to go back to school can be expensive. We've put together a list of financial help that's available and added some different ways you can keep costs down.

A worried private renter puts her head in her hands as she goes through her bills

housing

Half of private tenants ‘could only cover their rent for a month if they lost their job’

A report from Shelter has found half of all private renters in England are just one pay cheque away from falling behind with their rent.

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benefits

Don’t miss out – one week to extend child benefit for over 16s

You have one week from GCSE results day to extend your claim for child benefit for teenagers continuing in education or training.

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bills

13m households can’t afford to turn the heating on

A Which? survey found 46% of people refused to turn their heating on during freezing temperatures last winter because of money worries.

benefits

Will your benefit payments be affected by the bank holiday?

How your benefit payments might be affected by the bank holiday weekend and what you need to do.

benefits

Cash grants available to drivers affected by expansion of London green zone

A scrappage scheme has been set up to pay London residents to replace high-polluting vehicles.

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money saver

Best & cheapest places to watch England in the Women’s World Cup final this Sunday

We’ve pulled together a guide of all the places around the country where football fans can get together to cheer on the team for free – or cheaply.

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managing your money

Banks to face fines if they don’t offer easy access to cash

The FCA has been given the power to fine any banks who don't offer free access to cash within a three mile radius of someone's home. Find out what the changes me to you

Image of England Women's footballer Ella Toone celebrating after scoring a goal for England

cost of living

Thorpe Park celebrates Lionesses’ World Cup success with free passes

Thorpe Park giving away free passes this Sunday in celebration of the England Women's World Cup squad

managing your money

9.8 million people aren’t confident in making financial decisions

A new study highlights people aren't confident in making financial decisions. Worryingly, 17% wrongly believed seeking free debt advice would impact their credit score - it won't. Here we clear up some myths and roundup what extra money support is available if you're struggling

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money saver

Tesco shoppers warned to use vouchers or lose out as deadline looms

Tesco Clubcard holders urged to use vouchers before the expire in two weeks' time

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benefits

Low-income families missing out on social tariff savings

A recent study has found low-income families are missing out on help from on social tariffs as they're unaware they exist. Find out all about social tariffs here and how they could help you