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    cost of living

    Retirees face financial hardship in later life

    A new report demands urgent action to ensure older populations can live well

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    One in four visually impaired people missing out on benefits

    Find out what to do if you think you might be missing out or your application has been refused.

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    Government adviser quits over huge fines handed to unpaid carers

    An adviser to Rishi Sunak has quit over the government's prosecution of unpaid carers over minor infringements of earnings rules.

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    Image of rows of fresh fruit and veg in a shop. Stop Food Waste Day 2024 - seven food apps that stop food waste and save you money
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    Stop Food Waste Day 2024

    Don’t throw it out! Seven apps and organisations that aim to reduce food waste and save you hundreds on food bills

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    Proposed welfare reform is ‘full-on assault on disabled people’

    Rishi Sunak has come under fire after announcing a package of reforms aimed at reducing the UK’s escalating welfare bill, including a review of PIP.

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    Inadequate sick pay hurting cancer patients

    A new campaign is calling for higher statutory sick pay saying cancer patients who have to take time off work are finding they're unable to pay for essentials.

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    Insurers charging ‘eye-watering interest’ to those paying monthly

    As insurers are criticised for penalising customers who pay monthly, we look at ways to cut your insurance costs.

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    Image of a woman carrying a tray of drinks. Millions of workers to get pay boost from changes to tipping legislation
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    Millions of workers are set to take home more in their pay packet

    New legislation means employees have a legal right to take home the tips that they receive

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    Image of a pile of wool jumpers. Protect your clothes and save money this moth season
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    Protect your clothes and save money this moth season

    April marks the start of moth season. Find out how to protect your wardrobe so you don’t need to spend money replacing holey clothes

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    Loan shark pensioners ordered to pay £1.2m

    As two female pensioners are ordered to pay £1.2m for illegal money lending, find out what to do if you've borrowed from a loan shark.

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    Image of olive oil being poured from a bottle into a bowl with olives and branches around. Olive oil soars in price. What are the cheaper alternatives and how can olive oil be used other than cooking

    Olive oil prices increase by 50% in just five months

    Global warming has led to Olive Oil shooting up in price. Find out why and what cheaper alternatives are available

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    Image of a piggy bank with £10 going in. Find out if you're missing  out on benefit support/financial help. Millions missing out on money
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    Thousands missing out on financial help

    £23 billion in benefits and support will go unclaimed in the UK this year – find out if you’re missing out on help by using our benefits calculator

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    Radical change is needed to help first-time buyers

    First-time buyers are increasingly dependent on the ‘Bank of Mum and Dad’ and change is required to help those without support

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    Illustrated picture of a lady walking out a mobile phone with shopping bags. ONS retails sales figures remain flat for March
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    Retail sales remained flat in March – what does it mean for your money?

    Retail sales showed no growth in March despite wage growth rising faster than inflation

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    Image of a man dressed in black with his hood up and money around him fishing into a smart phone. Advice to the victims of phishing and LabHost
    managing your money

    Met Police to message victims of fraud

    Here’s what to do if you receive a message from the Met Police telling you your personal information has been compromised

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