Cost of living
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House prices go up: is it a good time to buy a new home?
House prices are at a record high, but experts are warning of a slowdown in the property market. Read our guide on what to do if you're thinking of buying a house now
By Samantha Partington • Last updated
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Iceland gives out more £30 vouchers to pensioners to help with cost of living
Iceland has boosted its voucher scheme to give out more vouchers to vulnerable customers
By Tom Higgins • Last updated
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Over 1 million people on tax credits to get first cost of living payment from 2 September
A £326 payment will be made directly into customers’ bank accounts
By Ruth Emery • Published
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What is stagflation? What it means for the economy and your money
We explain what stagflation means and the steps you can take to fight back
By Adam French • Last updated
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What is your bank doing to help you with the cost of living crisis?
We investigate what banks are doing to help customers as livings costs soar
By John Fitzsimons • Published
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Interest rates hit 1.75% - the highest level since December 2008
The Bank of England hikes rates from 1.25% to 1.75%. We explain what this means for your money
By Ruth Emery • Published
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What to do if you haven’t received the first instalment of the cost of living payment
The first instalment of the £650 cost of living payment should have been made by 31 July - here’s what to do if you if you believe you were eligible and did not get the payment
By Emma Lunn • Published
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3 ways to beat inflation
As prices continue to rise, household budgets are getting stretched to breaking point. Here, we give you three straightforward ways to beat inflation
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick • Published
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Help for Households: deals and discounts you can claim now
Savings with Asda, Vodafone, Amazon, and Hollywood Bowl part of new government scheme to help with the rising cost of living
By Ruth Emery • Published