More payments to help with the cost of living will be paid later in the year as bills soar.
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'Lives at risk' without more help on energy bills
Experts are warning that higher energy prices will leave people dangerously cold and hungry this winter.
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'Lives at risk' without more help on energy bills
Experts are warning that higher energy prices will leave people dangerously cold and hungry this winter.
Cost-of-living calendar – price hikes that lie ahead
Dates to look out for over the next few months that might have an impact on your finances.
British Gas boosts support to help cut energy costs
Firm to donate more of its profits but critics say "billions not millions" of pounds is needed to help homes.
Minimum wage should rise to £15, says union body
A higher rate should be paid to all workers, including under-23s, the Trades Union Congress says.
Train commuter rewards scheme to end this month
An industry rewards scheme to revive train passenger numbers after the pandemic will stop next month.
Half UK households face fuel poverty - energy boss
People are in for a "catastrophic winter" unless the government does more to help, says EDF.
House sales peak in July but buyers are cautious
More homes were sold in the UK in July than in any other month this year, despite pressure on budgets.
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'Lives at risk' without more help on energy bills
Experts are warning that higher energy prices will leave people dangerously cold and hungry this winter.
Cost-of-living calendar – price hikes that lie ahead
Dates to look out for over the next few months that might have an impact on your finances.
British Gas boosts support to help cut energy costs
Firm to donate more of its profits but critics say "billions not millions" of pounds is needed to help homes.
Minimum wage should rise to £15, says union body
A higher rate should be paid to all workers, including under-23s, the Trades Union Congress says.
Train commuter rewards scheme to end this month
An industry rewards scheme to revive train passenger numbers after the pandemic will stop next month.
Half UK households face fuel poverty - energy boss
People are in for a "catastrophic winter" unless the government does more to help, says EDF.
House sales peak in July but buyers are cautious
More homes were sold in the UK in July than in any other month this year, despite pressure on budgets.
Cost-of-living calendar – price hikes that lie ahead
Dates to look out for over the next few months that might have an impact on your finances.
British Gas boosts support to help cut energy costs
Firm to donate more of its profits but critics say "billions not millions" of pounds is needed to help homes.
Minimum wage should rise to £15, says union body
A higher rate should be paid to all workers, including under-23s, the Trades Union Congress says.
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