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Inflation hits 9.4% - what does it mean for your money?
Households take £2,353 hit to living standards, here we explain what you can do about inflation.
By Sue Hayward • Published
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Energy companies told to take urgent action over the handling of customer direct debits
Energy regulator Ofgem has told a number of energy suppliers to take action over customer direct debits, after a review found a range of weaknesses and failings at some firms. Here’s what it means for your gas and electricity bill
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick • Published
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5 ways to cut your bills as inflation hits a 30-year high
Whether it’s your energy, food, broadband or fuel bill, if you’re concerned about the inflation increase’s effect on your bills, there are steps you can take to reduce the impact
By Sarah Handley • Last updated
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Inflation hits 9.1% - what it means for you
Prices hit 40-year high, adding more pressure to household budgets as food, energy and fuel costs continue to go up
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick • Published
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Energy providers must limit direct debit overpayments for customers, regulator says
The energy regulator is tightening the rules on the level of direct debits that energy providers can charge customers. We explain everything you need to know
By Katie Binns • Published
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City watchdog asks lenders to support customers with the cost of living and debt
Struggling with bills or debt? Lenders will be required to give you tailored support to help you through the cost of living crisis
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick • Published
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Interest rates rise to 1.25% - the highest level since 2009
Bank of England raises interest rates - up from 1% to 1.25%. We explain what this means for you
By Sue Hayward • Published
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WARNING: Millions targeted by scammers amid cost of living crisis
Citizens Advice warns households to be on their guard as scams rise by 14%. From fake DHL tracking, scammers pretending to be your energy company to too good to be true investment opportunities - here’s what you need to know
By Kalpana Fitzpatrick • Published
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Buy now, pay later: warning over shoppers using credit cards to cover payments
Two-fifths of BNPL customers borrowed money to make repayments, according to new research
By Ruth Emery • Published