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cost of living

Top tips on how to survive until January pay day

Millions of people are having to eek out December's early pay packet for six weeks. To help, we've pulled together our top tips to cut spending and where to find support if you're struggling

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bills

Freezing temperatures will see thousands receive cold weather payments

As the mercury plummets, find out which areas will be getting cold weather payments and if you're eligible.

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managing your money

Millions of drivers could be owed compensation

Drivers who bought their car on finance before 2021 could get a pay out after the FCA launches investigation into mis-selling.

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money saver

Cheap flight myths and tips

Find out what you can and can't believe when it comes to the best ways to bag a cheap flight.

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cost of living

New rules to protect vulnerable water customers

With water bills set to soar this year, Ofwat has sent out how it expects customers who need extra support are treated

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cost of living

Is the price of baby formula about to drop?

One of the leading manufacturers of baby formula has reduced its prices and is urging supermarkets to pass on the savings to struggling parents

housing

‘Quietest social rent increase in history’ slammed by resident group

An update to the Regulator of Social Housing’s website reveals social housing providers in England will be able to hike rents by up to 7.7% from April. The lack of publicity surrounding the move has led to accusations the government is hoping the change will go under the radar as the country prepares to go to the polls.

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money booster

Double Clubcard points for Tesco shoppers

Tesco is offering customers double Clubcard points on their shopping for the next 7 weeks. Find out more here

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housing

£500 cash available for households affected by Storm Henk

Flood-hit households can now apply for thousands of pounds from the government to help them recover after the New Year storms

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managing your money

Veganuary can be good for both your waistline and wallet

Whether you’re looking to detox after the excesses of Christmas, try a new lifestyle or simply cut back on your food bills, Veganuary is a great place the start

benefits

Millions of renters to be £800 better off from April

Around 1.6 million private renters on benefits will get a rise in their housing support from the spring to help with rising living costs

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housing

Renters to get greater protection in Manchester

Manchester has become the first city to introduce a Good Landlord Charter designed to protect renters from rogue landlords

housing

Plans to clampdown on rogue social landlords

The government has unveiled plans to force social landlords to deal with dangerous hazards quickly, following the death of two-year-old Awaab from Rochdale who lost his life as a result of a respiratory condition caused by extensive mould in his home.