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Energy bills are rising this April. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?
Cost of living crisis

Energy bills are rising this April. What do I do if I can’t afford to pay?

Energy bills are are set to rise with Ofgem’s new energy price cap. Here’s everything you need to know, including where to get help if you can’t afford to pay

Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay
Cost of living crisis

Water bills are going up in April 2025. Here’s what to do if you’re struggling to pay

We’ve rounded up all the support available if you can’t afford to pay your water bills, as costs go up by more than the rate of inflation in April 2025

Living on the edge: How to avoid falling into poverty amid rising costs
Poverty line

Living on the edge: How to avoid falling into poverty amid rising costs

Here’s what you need to know about managing your finances and avoiding falling below the poverty line during challenging times

DWP payment dates in March 2025: When you will get your benefits this month
Benefits

DWP payment dates in March 2025: When you will get your benefits this month

Crisis-proofing your finances: How to prepare for the unexpected with an emergency fund
Emergency fund

Crisis-proofing your finances: How to prepare for the unexpected with an emergency fund

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36 places where kids can eat free or for £1 in February half term
Cost of living crisis

36 places where kids can eat free or for £1 in February half term

11 ways to spread kindness without spending money
Random Acts of Kindness Day

11 ways to spread kindness without spending money

I fell for a rent scam and lost £1,000 – so I helped other renters fight the scammers
RENTING

I fell for a rent scam and lost £1,000 – so I helped other renters fight the scammers

DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year
Benefits

DWP benefit payment dates in February 2025 – and how much benefits will go up this year

How to get school uniforms on a budget in 2025
School uniforms

How to get school uniforms on a budget in 2025

How to help a homeless person on the street in cold weather
Homelessness

How to help a homeless person on the street in cold weather

ESA benefit: Everything you need to know
benefits

ESA benefit: Everything you need to know

Child tax credit: Do you qualify?
benefits

Child tax credit: Do you qualify?

White goods grant: Where to get help replacing essentials
poverty

White goods grant: Where to get help replacing essentials

Support for mortgage interest: Where to get help
Housing

Support for mortgage interest: Where to get help

Here’s when pensioners will get the winter fuel payment in 2024
Benefits

Here’s when pensioners will get the winter fuel payment in 2024

Warm home discount: Am I eligible and how can I apply?
Cost of living crisis

Warm home discount: Am I eligible and how can I apply?

What benefits can I claim?
Benefits

What benefits can I claim?

Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved
Christmas

Volunteering on Christmas Day: How you can get involved

Here’s what to do if you see a homeless person
Homelessness

Here’s what to do if you see a homeless person

Housing benefit: How to claim and what to expect
Housing benefits

Housing benefit: How to claim and what to expect

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How long can a landlord leave you without hot water?
Renting

How long can a landlord leave you without hot water?

What to do about mould and damp in a rented property
Housing

What to do about mould and damp in a rented property

These charities collect furniture for free to help those in need
Charity

These charities collect furniture for free to help those in need

How to donate toys and charity Christmas gifts to children
Christmas

How to donate toys and charity Christmas gifts to children