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    cost of living

    UK families experience the largest decline in household wealth since Second World War

    Soaring interest rates and high inflation has left UK household wealth at its lowest level for generations

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    debts

    What does Consumer Duty mean for you?

    With just days to go until Consumer Duty comes into effect, we take a look at the changes and what it’ll means for you as a customer

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    cost of living

    Inflation falls more than expected to 7.9% - what does it mean for you?

    UK inflation falls to lowest in more than a year. What does that mean for you?

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    benefits

    People on tax credits warned to look out for DWP letter or risk missing out on financial help

    Hundreds of thousands of people set to receive a letter from the DWP telling them to apply for universal credit. Failure to do so could lead to missed payments

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    cost of living

    Rising cost of holiday childcare heaps more pressure on working parents

    The average holiday club now costs parents £157 a day according to a report by Coram, but have you heard about the Holiday Activity and Food programme (HAF) that's free for low-income families

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    cost of living

    Free food for families at Morrisons this summer with ‘Ask for Ellen’

    Warburtons and Morrisons have joined forces to offer free food to families struggling with the cost of living this summer through their 'Ask for Ellen' scheme

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    cost of living

    Renters more likely to feel the impact of the cost-of-living crisis

    UK renters are five times more likely to financially struggle than homeowners according to new ONS figures

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    bills

    1.3m households missed a bill payment in a single month

    Missed a payment last month because you couldn't afford it? You're not alone - 1.3 million households did. We look at the help that's available

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    money saver

    Budget-friendly thank-you gifts for teachers

    With the end of the school year in sight, we've come up with a range of free and budget-friendly teacher gifts

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    cost of living

    'Grin and bear it' when it comes to dental treatment on the NHS

    People on low incomes are having to pull out their own teeth because they can't access or afford an NHS dentist. Who's entitled to free dental treatment and where do you find an NHS dentist?

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    work

    Public sector workers offered pay rises of around 6%

    The government has announced it is to offer pay rises of about 6% to public sector workers but that the money will come out of existing department budgets.

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    cost of living

    Victorian diseases surge due to cost-of-living crisis

    Cases of scurvy and rickets are increasing as people cut back on buying fresh fruit and vegetables because of the cost of living crisis

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    managing your money

    Make sure you don't overspend this Amazon Prime Day

    It's all too easy to get carried away with buying things you don't really need especially when they seem like a bargain. Here's some top tips on how to not get caught out this Amazon Prime Day

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    money saver

    The best debit cards to take abroad

    As First Direct scraps fees for spending abroad, we look at the best debit cards to take with you overseas this summer.

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    managing your money

    Weigh up the costs of that wedding invite before saying ‘I do’

    Wedding season is just around the corner. And while it can be exciting when that wedding invite drops through the letterbox, it’s worth bearing in mind the hidden costs.

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