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Author: Sarah Reid

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15 hours of free childcare for many two-year-olds

29/02/202429/02/2024 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

From April, lots of working parents will qualify for free childcare for their two-year-old Many parents of two-year-olds in England will qualify for 15 hours of free childcare from April. …

15 hours of free childcare for many two-year-olds Read More
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Bills to fall as energy price cap comes down

29/02/202429/02/2024 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

We’ll all pay a bit less for our bills when the energy price cap falls in April to its lowest level since the war in Ukraine began

Bills to fall as energy price cap comes down Read More
Woman washing her hands at a sink
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Water bills rising – could we get a cheaper tariff?

02/02/202402/02/2024 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

With water bills rising in April we should look at ways to cut our payments – from special tariffs for people on low incomes to water meters

Water bills rising – could we get a cheaper tariff? Read More
Cosy couple looking at a laptop
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Where to turn if you need help with energy debt

01/02/202401/02/2024 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

After a long winter, lots of us have been left in need of help with energy debt – here’s what we need to know

Where to turn if you need help with energy debt Read More
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How to get a better deal on car insurance

31/01/202431/01/2024 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

The law says we need car insurance if we drive but with rising costs, how can we be sure we’re getting the best deal?

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Lifeline payment for partners who escape domestic abuse

11/01/202411/01/2024 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

A new fund will hand out payments of £500 to survivors who escape domestic abuse to help them start a new life

Lifeline payment for partners who escape domestic abuse Read More
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Asda price match with Aldi and Lidl

11/01/202412/04/2024 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

Supermarket chain Asda will price match Aldi and Lidl across hundreds of products in stores across the country

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Man with young baby
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Speedier payments if we apply for Child Benefit online

04/01/202404/01/2024 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

New parents can now apply for Child Benefit online, which should cut the time they have to wait for their first payment

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Keep on top of child benefit with updated app

21/12/202321/12/2023 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

Parents receiving child benefit can now use a new smartphone app to keep on top of their payments and account

Keep on top of child benefit with updated app Read More
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Keep an eye on energy use as price cap rises

21/12/202321/12/2023 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

The energy price cap went up on 1 January so it’s a good time to find out if there’s any support we could be claiming

Keep an eye on energy use as price cap rises Read More
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Moving to Universal Credit? We need to know about transitional protection

20/12/202320/12/2023 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

If moving to Universal Credit would leave us with less money, transitional protection can top up our payments so we don’t miss out

Moving to Universal Credit? We need to know about transitional protection Read More
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Dates revealed for £299 Cost-of-Living Payment

20/12/202320/12/2023 - by Sarah Reid - Leave a Comment

If we qualify for the £299 Cost-of-Living Payment, we now know the dates next month when this cash will be paid

Dates revealed for £299 Cost-of-Living Payment Read More

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