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cost of living

05 Dec 2023

Households buying less veg because of cost of living pressures

Low-income families can’t afford to buy fresh vegetables due to huge price increases. Find out how to get cheap or free fruit and veg

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managing your money

05 Dec 2023

Avoid getting scammed this Christmas

Ways to be scam smart when doing your Christmas shopping online.

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cost of living

05 Dec 2023

Inflation-linked TV licence fee increase could be blocked

£15 increase to the TV licence fee may be reduced due to cost-of-living squeeze

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managing your money

05 Dec 2023

Credit rating system to be improved to better reflect people’s financial situation

Plans have been announced to improve the credit rating system so that the information held by credit reference agencies better reflects people's true financial circumstances.

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Housing

04 Dec 2023

‘Shameful decision to scrap energy efficiency plans makes situation for renters increasingly bleak’

The London Mayor has criticised the decision to scrap plans to force landlords to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties, saying it will increase bills for tenants living in sub-standard housing in the capital by over £300 a year on average.

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bills

04 Dec 2023

2.8 million households missed an essential payment last month

This month's Consumer Insight Tracker from Which? shows that households are struggling more than ever with rising bills. Find out what help is available

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bills

04 Dec 2023

Who asked Santa for half-price electricity this Christmas?

The UK’s biggest energy supplier is offering customers 50% off electricity on Christmas Day. Find out how to bag the deal.

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benefits

04 Dec 2023

DWP Christmas bonus due today

Find out if you’re entitled to a payment from the DWP to help towards bills this festive season

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bills

01 Dec 2023

Exact time today you need to cut your electricity use to get paid

Energy suppliers have announced they’ll pay customers to cut their electricity use at peak times this winter. The next event takes place today. Find out the exact time, how to sign up and the best ways to cut your energy usage.

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