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money saver

Budget food prices rise fastest than other ranges

Budget and own-brand food prices are soaring according to Which's October food and drink tracker. Find out how to make savvy savings to your weekly food shop

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cost of living

Three quarters of the country hold little hope for the autumn statement

A new poll has revealed 73% of people aren't expecting the autumn statement to contain policies that will help them financially.

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cost of living

One in eight have committed fraud in the last year

The cost-of-living crisis could be changing people's attitudes towards fraud, the results of a new survey suggest.

benefits

Are benefits about to be cut?

Experts believe that the chancellor is about to announce benefits won't be increased inline with September's inflation figures. Find out what it means for your payments

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debts

School stops feeding kids if parents don’t pay their debts

A school in the North East is punishing children if their parents can't afford to pay food or travel bills

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cost of living

Confusing stats ‘making it hard to identify those struggling most with rising cost of living’

A new report claims the government's inconsistent measures of poverty are making it hard to identify those in greatest need.

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benefits

Thousands benefit from free legal support

Millions of pounds of free legal help has been made available by the government - are you eligible

benefits

Unemployed not seeking work face mandatory work placements and loss of benefits

The chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has warned there will be consequences for people who refuse help under the government's new back to work plan.

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bills

Energy bills set to rise by 5% in January

Energy bills are set to rise again next year - find out what it means for your household

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managing your money

Inquiry launched into improving financial education for kids

We welcome the announcement that MPS are looking into improving financial education in schools.

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cost of living

Is Christmas cancelled?

Over three quarters of people’s Christmas plans hit by cost-of-living crisis

Money Wellness

Money Wellness celebrates major milestones

There's lots of exciting things going on at Money Wellness. Find out about some of our recent successes that'll mean we can help even more people with their problem debt

money saver

Start your weekend well with a free Greggs

Find out how to grab a free breakfast roll every Friday in November

bills

Ofgem launches consultation on standing charge

Ofgem is considering whether there's a better alternative to the standing charge on energy bills.

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housing

Private rents continue to grow but so does tenants’ political power

As the latest figures show private rent prices across Great Britain reached record highs in October, a new report says the political power of tenants is also increasing.