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money saver

Free Santa visits at Tesco booking up fast

Slots to see Santa for free at Tesco stores up and down the country are booking up fast. Find out if there are places still available at your local store.

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cost of living

Thousands of households to receive £300 cost of living payment from today

HMRC to pay £300 cost of living payments to people claiming tax credits from today. Find out if you'll qualify for the payment

housing

Unscrupulous housing providers taking advantage of the vulnerable

A new report on supported housing says the government is letting down some of the most vulnerable.

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money saver

Free Christmas events to make the festive season sparkle

Find out about free Christmas events up and down the country.

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cost of living

Rise in the number of people falling behind with their mortgages

As the number of people falling behind with their mortgage payments increases, struggling homeowners are urged to speak to their lender.

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bills

How much can you really save by following the most popular energy-saving tips?

Find out how much difference following popular energy-saving tips will really make.

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money saver

Could you save money by switching supermarket?

Aldi has lost its title as the cheapest supermarket in the UK for the first time in 17 months. Find out who’s stolen its crown and how your supermarket stacks up.

money saver

Black Friday arrives early at Boots

Find out what deals are available in Boots’ Black Friday sale.

debts

Insolvency experts expect more people to get debt solutions next year

85% of experts expect a rise in the number of people seeking debt solutions in 2024. Find out what to do if your debts are getting out of control.

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debts

Is talking about debt the last taboo?

During Talk Money Week, we look at whether talking about problem debt is the last great taboo and make some suggestions about how to get the conversation started

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bills

New prepayment meter rules come into force today – find out what it means for you

New rules come into force today (8 November) outlining the steps energy companies need to take before forcibly installing a prepayment meter.

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managing your money

Best and worst banks for paying out after scams revealed – find out how your bank did

A new report shows how well banks tackled app scams in 2022 and how they treated victims. Find out how your bank performed.

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bills

South feels the cold as the fuel poverty divide in England narrows

The latest Fuel Poverty Risk Index from the Open Data Institute shows the highest year-on-year rises in fuel poverty have occurred in local authorities in the south east and south west of England.

cost of living

‘Unacceptable poverty levels’ in the UK ‘are violating international law’

The UN poverty envoy will urge the government to increase universal credit payments during a trip to the UK this week.

debts

Millions of people who have missed important payments urged to get debt advice

To mark Talk Money Week (6 - 10 November), the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS) is urging people who have missed important payments to get free debt advice as soon as possible.