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Money Wellness

February debt timebomb

We're anticipating a really busy February with a record number of people seeking free debt help. Here's our top five tips if you find yourself struggling

cost of living

Millions to receive £299 cost of living support today

Eight million Brits to receive the final cost of living payment from today. Here’s everything you need to know and what to do if you don’t receive it

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money booster

Free holiday places for grandparents

easyJet Holidays is offering free places to grandparents to encourage more multigenerational travel. Find out how to apply for your free place here

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bills

Water bills to rise by 6% on average

Water bills sent to climb by £27 a year for the average family home. Find out what it means for you

debts

Debt Relief Order applications at highest ever levels

There was a 31% increase in debt relief order (DRO) applications in 2023. Find out about different debt solutions and how they could help you

bills

Prepayment meter debt rises to £1 billion

Households on prepayment meters have racked up £1 billion of debt according to research by Bfy Consulting. Find out what help is available

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Get the conversation going and change a life on Time to Talk Day

We're using Time to Talk Day as an excuse to encourage everyone to open up about their mental health and money worries. Here's how debt can affect your mental health and some ways to get the conversation going

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managing your money

Who said romance is dead?

Romance scams rose by a fifth in 2023. Find out how to protect yourself from online predators

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housing

Bank of England keeps interest rates at 5.25%

As the Bank of England keeps interest rates at a 16-year record high, find out what to do if you're worried about rising housing costs.

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Our view on today's interest rate decision

Our chief executive Ian Somerset gives his view on today’s decision by the Bank of England to hold interest rates at 5.25%

cost of living

One in five families have less than £100 a month to live on

New research from Nationwide reveals the true impact of the cost-of-living crisis. Find out what help is available if you’re struggling

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cost of living

Government minister quits because he can’t afford his mortgage

George Freeman left government because rising interest rates meant he could no longer afford his mortgage. Find out what help is available if your repayments have become unaffordable.

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cost of living

One week countdown to the final cost-of-living payment: everything you need to know

Find out when you can expect your payment, how much you'll get, what to do if your payment never arrives and how applying for pension credit could get you the final cost-of-living payment too.