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benefits

Government should ‘improve people’s health rather than cutting benefits’

A leading academic has criticised government plans for overhauling personal independence payment (PIP). Find out how he believes the government could get more people off disability benefits.

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You shall go to the ball, cost-of-living crisis or not!

The cost of living crisis has led to parents cutting back on prom spending this year, with a third planning on borrowing to cover costs. Find out what specialist help is available for low-income households

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Free family May bank holiday days out around the country

We've pulled together lots of free family activities taking part up and down the country this May Day bank holiday

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benefits

Planned PIP changes explained

Find out how the government is looking to overhaul personal independence payment (PIP).

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debts

Domestic violence survivors' safety at risk from rise in court fees

Before they apply for insolvency, domestic violence survivors can ask for their address to be withheld from the insolvency register. But there’s a cost and from today it’s becoming even more expensive.

cost of living

Prescription prices rise from today

Prescriptions have increased to £9.90. If you’re finding the cost unaffordable, find out what help is available

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benefits

Check if you need to renew your tax credits – don’t miss out!

If you receive a tax credit renewal letter with a red stripe, make sure you take action by 31 July. Find out what you need to do.

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cost of living

Angry parents sign petition to be allowed to take their kids out of school without being fined

Fines for kids missing school are set to increase from August which has led to thousands of parents signing a petition to have the legislation relaxed

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bills

ABI commits to tackling high cost of paying car insurance monthly – our verdict

Will industry plans to cut costs for drivers paying monthly for their car insurance really make any difference? Get our verdict, along with tips on other ways to bag a cheaper policy.

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benefits

HMRC launches new online tool to help millions boost their state pension

HMRC and the DWP have worked together to launch a new online tool to help millions better plan their future

Illustrated image of people in lots of different jobs rolls. NI cuts take affect from today with the average worker taking more home in their pay packet. Fiscal drag pulls many more low income workers into paying tax

cost of living

Millions will see their pay rise from today

Workers will see the cut to National Insurance in their pay packets from today, but more low-paid workers will start paying tax. Find out what the changes means for you

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benefits

A proposed overhaul of PIP payments will affect millions and lead to poverty

The government has revealed plans to reform the disability benefits system, with the mentally ill set to lose out. Find out what the changes could mean for you

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bills

Motor insurance premium hikes stabilise

After months of unaffordable increases, motor insurance premiums seem to have flatted off

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cost of living

Working households £7,800 a year worse off since the cost of living crisis

Labour has rejected the government's claims the country is turning an economic corner

Image of a man holding an energy bill. How to claim back energy overpayments and what to do if you're in debt to your energy provider

bills

A tale of two halves – the energy haves and have nots

16 million households are told they’re owed energy overpayments back from suppliers, while more households than ever exit the winter in debt to their energy provider. Find out what to do