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Aldi trumps Sainsburys with the cheapest Christmas meal

The UK's supermarkets have gone to war to help you feed the family for less on Christmas day. Find out what's on offer

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Average monthly mortgage payments for 5 million households set to soar by £240

The Bank of England’s Financial Policy Committee has said that around half a million households will struggle to make their mortgage payments.

TV licence fee to rise next year

The TV licence will increase by £10.50 from next April. find out what it means for you

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People urged to take a breath before borrowing for the festive season

With research suggesting 14 million of us will borrow to get us through the festive season, the Money and Pensions Service has urged people to take a breath before getting themselves further into debt.

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Christmas dinner for under £4 a head

Sainsbury’s has launched a cheap but very cheerful Christmas dinner to feed six for under £20

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Britain’s 15-year decline has led to £8,300 living-standards gap with its peers

A new report has revealed 15 years of decline in Britain has seen a living-standards gap of £8,300 open up between us and countries like France and Germany.

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Help for families who can’t afford Christmas presents for the kids

Millions of households will struggle to afford Christmas presents this year. Here's a list of the charities and organisations who help make sure every child wakes up to a gift from Santa

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Households buying less veg because of cost of living pressures

Low-income families can’t afford to buy fresh vegetables due to huge price increases. Find out how to get cheap or free fruit and veg

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Avoid getting scammed this Christmas

Ways to be scam smart when doing your Christmas shopping online.

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Inflation-linked TV licence fee increase could be blocked

£15 increase to the TV licence fee may be reduced due to cost-of-living squeeze

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Credit rating system to be improved to better reflect people’s financial situation

Plans have been announced to improve the credit rating system so that the information held by credit reference agencies better reflects people's true financial circumstances.

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‘Shameful decision to scrap energy efficiency plans makes situation for renters increasingly bleak’

The London Mayor has criticised the decision to scrap plans to force landlords to improve the energy efficiency of rental properties, saying it will increase bills for tenants living in sub-standard housing in the capital by over £300 a year on average.

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2.8 million households missed an essential payment last month

This month's Consumer Insight Tracker from Which? shows that households are struggling more than ever with rising bills. Find out what help is available

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Who asked Santa for half-price electricity this Christmas?

The UK’s biggest energy supplier is offering customers 50% off electricity on Christmas Day. Find out how to bag the deal.

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DWP Christmas bonus due today

Find out if you’re entitled to a payment from the DWP to help towards bills this festive season

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