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Illustrated image of a plane. Families sign petition so they cant take their kids out of school without facing fines. Fines increase for school absence

cost of living

Angry parents sign petition to be allowed to take their kids out of school without being fined

Fines for kids missing school are set to increase from August which has led to thousands of parents signing a petition to have the legislation relaxed

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bills

ABI commits to tackling high cost of paying car insurance monthly – our verdict

Will industry plans to cut costs for drivers paying monthly for their car insurance really make any difference? Get our verdict, along with tips on other ways to bag a cheaper policy.

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benefits

HMRC launches new online tool to help millions boost their state pension

HMRC and the DWP have worked together to launch a new online tool to help millions better plan their future

Illustrated image of people in lots of different jobs rolls. NI cuts take affect from today with the average worker taking more home in their pay packet. Fiscal drag pulls many more low income workers into paying tax

cost of living

Millions will see their pay rise from today

Workers will see the cut to National Insurance in their pay packets from today, but more low-paid workers will start paying tax. Find out what the changes means for you

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benefits

A proposed overhaul of PIP payments will affect millions and lead to poverty

The government has revealed plans to reform the disability benefits system, with the mentally ill set to lose out. Find out what the changes could mean for you

Illustrated image of a red car. Find cheaper car insurance premiums. Why you wont pay more from now on for paying for insurance premiums monthly

bills

Motor insurance premium hikes stabilise

After months of unaffordable increases, motor insurance premiums seem to have flatted off

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

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

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

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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Savvy shoppers save £1.3 billion on supermarket deals

Households saved £46 on average last month on supermarket deals

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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.