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Refugee Week (17-23 June 2024): find out what financial support is available to refugees and asylum seekers

Find out what financial support refugees and asylum seekers can get.

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Unsecured household debt set to rise by £1,600 this year

The TUC has predicted a steep rise in unsecured household debt.

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Pride month: 75+ places where you can celebrate for free

June is officially Pride month – with the festivities continuing until September. Find your nearest free event and let your rainbow flag fly!

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Interest rates to stay the same despite inflation drop

The Bank of England is keeping interest rates on hold, despite inflation falling to its target level.

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Inflation drops to target for the first time in three years

Inflation has fallen to 2%, reaching the Bank of England’s target for the first time in three years.

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Online shopping changes could lead to more impulse buys

Experts have suggested planned changes from Mastercard to speed up the payment process for online shoppers could result in more impulse buys. Find out what to do if you’re struggling with your spending.

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Find a free festival near you this summer

No matter your taste, there’s a free festival out there for you.

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How to spot spear-phishing scams

More and more fraudsters are using personal data to target people in what are known as spear-fishing scams. Find out how to protect yourself.

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Labour promise hundreds of new banking hubs

Labour will open hundreds of banking hubs to fill the gap left by branch closures, if they are elected in July.

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Savvy parents buy school uniforms in June

We’ve rounded up all the available money help and support, as well as early-bird discounts and savvy savings to ease the financial burden of going back to school.

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Reform UK pledge two-strike rule for jobseekers

Reform UK have dropped their manifesto. Find out how their plans could affect your money situation.

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Sir Bradley Wiggins is declared bankrupt. Find out about bankruptcy and what it means for your money

Sir Bradley Wiggins, the eight-time Olympic medal winner, has been declared bankrupt after falling into financial difficulty.

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Almost 1 million people claimed mental health benefits within 4 years

Mental-health problems are the main driver for health-related universal-credit claims, new data has revealed.

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How to make a monthly budget

Want to get into budgeting but don’t know where to start? Follow these step-by-step tips.

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Boost your credit score while doing your duty

Registering to vote can benefit more than just the party that runs the country. Find out how registering to vote can boost your finances

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