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What does the government’s cost of living boost mean for family budgets this summer?

What does the government’s cost of living boost mean for family budgets this summer?
The boost includes free bus travel for children this summer and tariffs on some food products including biscuits, chocolates and dried fruits
I lost my son to gambling addiction. Now I’m fighting to change the system

I lost my son to gambling addiction. Now I’m fighting to change the system
After losing his son Josh to gambling-related suicide, Martin Jones is fighting for reform in the UK to save lives
Going into debt doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Here’s how to get help

Going into debt doesn’t mean you’ve failed. Here’s how to get help
Amid the cost of living crisis, experts explain that being in debt is nothing to be ashamed of.
People are struggling to afford bills more than ever – and the cost of living is only getting worse
People are struggling to afford bills more than ever – and the cost of living is only getting worse
‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here’s what it means for you
‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here’s what it means for you
People are still getting threatened with prison for council tax debt. This has got to change

People are still getting threatened with prison for council tax debt. This has got to change
How to sort out your finances when your relationship breaks down

How to sort out your finances when your relationship breaks down
Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?

Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?
I’m 28 and my parents control my bank account. It’s the only reason I’m still sober

I’m 28 and my parents control my bank account. It’s the only reason I’m still sober
Should we have to pay more council tax from April?

Should we have to pay more council tax from April?
Thousands of people are protesting against rising water bills. Here’s what happens if you don’t pay

Thousands of people are protesting against rising water bills. Here’s what happens if you don’t pay
Labour wants to cut benefit spending. Here’s how giving people free cash could save money instead

Labour wants to cut benefit spending. Here’s how giving people free cash could save money instead
Have you been made redundant? Here’s what to do next

Have you been made redundant? Here’s what to do next
Half of UK adults have faced problem debt. It can happen to anyone – but help is out there

Half of UK adults have faced problem debt. It can happen to anyone – but help is out there
The impact economy: How fair systems build stronger economies

The impact economy: How fair systems build stronger economies
Care leavers were given £2,000 to spend however they wanted. Here’s what happened next

Care leavers were given £2,000 to spend however they wanted. Here’s what happened next
What happens if you ignore your bills or can’t afford to pay? Here’s how to get help

What happens if you ignore your bills or can’t afford to pay? Here’s how to get help
Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know

Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?

What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?
I shrank my own economy to live a less capitalist life. You could do it too

I shrank my own economy to live a less capitalist life. You could do it too
There are 2.5 million people trapped in credit card debt in the UK. This is why it happens

There are 2.5 million people trapped in credit card debt in the UK. This is why it happens
More than half of people with mental health problems regularly run out of money

More than half of people with mental health problems regularly run out of money
‘I’m happy to pay for uni, but I’ll never clear my debt’: Graduates hit out at student loans crisis

‘I’m happy to pay for uni, but I’ll never clear my debt’: Graduates hit out at student loans crisis
Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Will it really work?

Trump wants to cap credit card interest rates at 10%. Will it really work?
How the house price boom at the turn of the century slashed social mobility
