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    Image of a man with his head in his hands looking worried at a laptop. Working and in debt. What financial support is available for people working. Debt advice for working people
    cost of living

    Working households £7,800 a year worse off since the cost of living crisis

    Labour has rejected the government's claims the country is turning an economic corner

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    Image of a man holding an energy bill. How to claim back energy overpayments and what to do if you're in debt to your energy provider
    bills

    A tale of two halves – the energy haves and have nots

    16 million households are told they’re owed energy overpayments back from suppliers, while more households than ever exit the winter in debt to their energy provider. Find out what to do

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    Image of several primary school age children eating a school dinner. Free school meals - who is eligible and how do you apply

    Charity calls for metro mayor candidates to make school meals free for all children

    The Food Foundation has written an open letter to all metro mayor candidates asking them to follow Sadiq Khan's lead to offer free school meals to all children. Find out who is eligible for free school meals currently and how to apply

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    Image of a pensioner walking with a frame. Labour confirms commitment to the triple lock. Find out what the triple lock is
    benefits

    Labour confirms commitment to the triple lock

    Kier Starmer pledges to protect pensioners’ payments until 2029

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    debts

    Barclaycard change could see customers hit with higher interest

    Find out how a charge to Barclaycard’s terms could see you paying off your debt for longer and paying more interest.

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    work

    Nearly 4 million UK workers are on flexible contracts – five budgeting tips for an irregular income

    As new research reveals nearly 4 million UK workers are on flexible contracts, we provide top tips on how to manage your money if your income fluctuates.

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    Illustrated image of a woman pushing a supermarket trolly

    Savvy shoppers save £1.3 billion on supermarket deals

    Households saved £46 on average last month on supermarket deals

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    Illustration of a woman pushing a shopping trolley with a lightbulb in it up ascending piles of coins
    debts

    ‘Black clouds hanging over’ people with energy debt

    As an MP calls for urgent action on growing household energy debt in the UK, find out what to do if you can't keep up with your gas and electricity bills.

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    Image of a car tyre about to go into a pothole. Pothole damage rising. Find out how to claim compensation
    managing your money

    Sharp rise in pothole damage to cars

    The RAC attended 30,000 pothole-related breakdowns last year. Can you claim back costs if your car is damaged by a pothole?

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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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    benefits

    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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    benefits

    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
    money booster

    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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    benefits

    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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    Illustration of a cancer patient with their head in their hands on a sofa worrying about money
    work

    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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