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cost of living

Aldi to give away Christmas lunches to people in need

The UK's forth largest supermarket is giving away around 2,000 free Christmas dinners to low-income households. Find if you qualify

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benefits

Warning about changes to benefit payment dates over Christmas

Millions to be affected by benefit payment changes over Christmas and the New Year

benefits

Our wish list for the Autumn Statement

With the chancellor finalising his announcement for next Wednesday, we set out the five things we'd like to be included to help households struggling with the cost of living

cost of living

UK millennials ‘haven’t bounced back from the 2008 financial crash’

A new report has revealed millennials in the UK are earning less than previous generations, and are falling behind their US counterparts.

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cost of living

Inflation drops sharply to 4.6% - what does it mean for your household budget?

Inflation falls to two-year low of 4.6% as energy costs ease. Find out how it'll affect your household here

benefits

Call for increase in benefits rather than more cost-of-living payments

The Work and Pensions Committee has said increasing universal credit payments may be a better option than further cost-of-living payments.

work

Disability Pay Gap Day: disabled workers will effectively work the rest of the year for free due to pay gap

The TUC has branded today Disability Pay Gap Day after it carried out analysis that revealed the pay gap between disabled and non-disabled workers means disabled workers will effectively be working the rest of the year for free.

cost of living

Baby formula companies ‘exploiting vulnerable British families’

The World Health Organisation has told Sky News that baby formula companies are exploiting vulnerable British families, after the price of the cheapest brand rises by 45% in two years.

benefits

Cost-of-living crisis forces millions of households to risk their health by turning off fridges or freezers

Millions of households are putting their health at risk in a desperate bid to cut costs.

debts

Money Wellness reaches £1 million in write-offs

We've worked tirelessly with creditors to help our most vulnerable customers have their debts written off

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bills

Millions of UK workers wouldn’t be able to cover an unexpected £300 bill

New research has revealed workers in insecure roles live in fear of losing their jobs and would struggle to cover unexpected expenses.

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money saver

See Santa for free in 2023

Find out if there’s anywhere near you where you can take the kids to see Father Christmas for free in 2023.

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bills

British Gas offering up to £250 free credit to struggling customers

British Gas has set aside £20m to help struggling prepayment customers get through the winter.

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.