Heating a home costs 63% more than five years ago
29 November 2021
It's getting cold outside. And, for many, it's getting cold inside too - as the average annual price of heating a home has risen from £360 to £587 since 2008. This means that the cost of heating a home has increased by £227, or 63%, in five years.
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Consumer borrowing down as Christmas approaches
29 November 2021
Consumers repaid more personal debt than they took on in October, according to the latest lending figures from the Bank of England.
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How could the scrapped 3p fuel duty increase help households?
27 November 2021
Chancellor George Osborne is expected to halt the proposed 3p increase in fuel duty in his autumn statement - news that is likely to come as a big relief for motorists the nation over.
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Payday lenders face further regulation
26 November 2021
A new code of practice for payday lenders is being implemented today, although the code is voluntary and not all payday lenders are signed up to it.
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Inflation has risen faster than average pay since 2000
23 November 2021
New figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) show that from April 2011 to April 2021, average annual earnings rose by 1.4% to £26,500 for full-time workers.
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47% of parents 'under pressure to spend more than they can afford' this Christmas
22 November 2021
Parents naturally want to give their children the best Christmas possible, but this can sometimes put them under financial strain.
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One in ten households 'eligible for help with energy bills'
21 November 2021
New figures from the Home Heat Helpline have revealed that more than one in ten British households are entitled to help with their energy bills - but many don't know about the financial support that could be available.
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The cost of childcare: what can be done?
20 November 2021
The cost of childcare is a real problem for many parents at the moment. If they don't pay for it then they can't go to work - and many have mortgages that need (or demand) two incomes. Many parents are forced to choose between paying the high cost of childcare or staying home and getting 'locked out' of the workplace.
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Rising living costs could lead to increase in student debts
19 November 2021
Poorer students who don't receive financial assistance from their parents must now work 33 hours a week, on average, to avoid a cash shortfall during their studies.
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Average household 'needs £25,000 to make ends meet'
15 November 2021
Rising living costs mean the average UK family now needs to bring home almost £25,000 a year after tax just to break even, according to research commissioned by Skipton Financial Services.
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