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How to spot scam AI videos

With deepfake AI videos trying to trick you into parting with your money becoming increasingly common on social media platforms, find out how to spot a scam.

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benefits

07 May 2024

Government should ‘improve people’s health rather than cutting benefits’

A leading academic has criticised government plans for overhauling personal independence payment (PIP). Find out how he believes the government could get more people off disability benefits.

Image of a group of teenagers at their prom. Prom costs become unaffordable. Parents to cut back on prom spending. A third of parents plan to borrow to cover the cost of going to a prom

06 May 2024

You shall go to the ball, cost-of-living crisis or not!

The cost of living crisis has led to parents cutting back on prom spending this year, with a third planning on borrowing to cover costs. Find out what specialist help is available for low-income households

Image of a May Pole. Free May Day Bank Holiday family activities. Things to do with kids this bank holiday

02 May 2024

Free family May bank holiday days out around the country

We've pulled together lots of free family activities taking part up and down the country this May Day bank holiday

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benefits

02 May 2024

Planned PIP changes explained

Find out how the government is looking to overhaul personal independence payment (PIP).

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debts

01 May 2024

Domestic violence survivors' safety at risk from rise in court fees

Before they apply for insolvency, domestic violence survivors can ask for their address to be withheld from the insolvency register. But there’s a cost and from today it’s becoming even more expensive.

Image of a pharmacy sign. Prescription prices rise from today. Find out who is entitled to free prescriptions
cost of living

01 May 2024

Prescription prices rise from today

Prescriptions have increased to £9.90. If you’re finding the cost unaffordable, find out what help is available

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benefits

01 May 2024

Check if you need to renew your tax credits – don’t miss out!

If you receive a tax credit renewal letter with a red stripe, make sure you take action by 31 July. Find out what you need to do.

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