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Those claiming housing benefit only next in line to switch to universal credit

People on housing benefit only are set to start receiving migration letters from next month telling them they need to make a claim for universal credit. Find out what to do if you receive a letter.

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Popularity of prepaid cards soars - should you get one?

One in five Brits are now using prepaid cards. Find out what they are and if getting one could help you.

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Over 3 million people turned to loan sharks in the last year

Millions of people turned to a loan shark in the last year. Find out what to do if you think you’re dealing with one and what’s driving the rise in illegal lending.

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Call for more help for survivors of economic abuse

More needs to be done to help victims of economic abuse regain financial independence, according to a new report from UK Finance. Find out what changes they’re calling for and the additional measure we think is vital to help survivors of financial abuse.

Illustrated image of two people holding up a postcard of the world. Which? recommends to go to Europe to save on Centre Parc breaks. Cheaper holidays

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Make savings on Center Parcs holidays by visiting Europe

New research by Which? found it cheaper to look abroad for breaks than stay in the UK. Find out how to make savings on your next holiday

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International Day of Families – 15 May

Get tips on improving your kids money-management skills.

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Food banks seeing highest ever demand

Find out what to do if you're struggling to pay for essentials.

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Home repossessions on the rise

With more homes being repossessed at the start of 2024 than the end of 2023, find out what to do if you fall behind on your mortgage repayments.

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HMRC callers left on hold for 800 years

With people spending the equivalent of 800 years on hold to HMRC in 2022-23, it might be faster and simpler to talk to your employer before picking up the phone.

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Fears crackdown on benefit fraud could lead to another Post Office Horizon-style scandal

As the government announces plans for a fresh crackdown on benefit fraud, a group of MPs has warned the mass surveillance of tens of millions of people's bank accounts could result in a scandal similar to the one that saw hundreds of innocent subpostmasters jailed.

Illustrated image of a yellow sun on a mobile phone screen. Ways to protect your phone in the sun

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Keep your gadgets chilled this summer and save yourself the repair bill

Sunny days can bring with them unplanned extra costs like bills for repairing heat damage. Here are some tips for protecting your tech when temperatures start to soar

Illustrated images of different cats. Cat owners to face £500 fine if their don't microchip their cats

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Cat owners who fail to microchip their moggies to be fined £500

Cat owners have less than a month left to get their cats microchipped. Find out why and where you can get it done for free

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Mental Health Awareness Week – 13-19 May

Money and mental health go hand-in-hand. Find out why and where to get support.

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Nearly 200,000 benefit claimants forced to look for more work from today

New rules come into force today (13 May) that mean over 180,000 universal credit claimants will have to start looking for more work. Find out if you'll be affected.

Illustrated image of a Gen Z looking worried about money. Financial stress takes a toll on mental health

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Financial stress takes a toll on Gen Z's mental health

A new study reveals that a significant portion of young adults aged 16 to 24 are struggling with the emotional and mental impact of financial pressures

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