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cost of living

09 May 2024

When will interest rates come down and will it help me?

The Bank of England has held interest rates for the sixth time in a row. Find out what this means for you.

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Work

08 May 2024

Growing number of over-65s can’t afford to retire

Charities are calling for more support for older people as they approach retirement.

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benefits

08 May 2024

Unpaid carers to get £288 payment

Carer’s Allowance Supplement will be paid to carers in Scotland next month. Find out if you’re eligible

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benefits

08 May 2024

A third of older benefit claimants failing to move to universal credit

With the government set to make £5bn from people failing to make the switch from legacy benefits to universal credit, find out what you need to do when you receive your migration notice.

Image of a Jobcentre sign. DWP strike action could affect benefit assessments
benefits

08 May 2024

DWP strike causing assessment delays

Benefit assessments could take longer to process because of strike action. Find out if you will be affected

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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

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