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Are You Getting Stung by Pricey Pet Insurance?
We all go the extra mile for our pets. But many of us are forking out huge sums of money…
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When Bad Weather Starts Affecting Our Mood
We all moan about the weather. But when grey days start getting us down, a few small changes can really…
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Scam Texts Doing the Rounds Right Now
From parking fines to tax refunds, scammers are impersonating trusted organisations. Here are the scam messages doing the rounds right…
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Valentine’s Day Ideas That Don’t Break the Bank
Because love is not measured in receipts, no matter what the adverts say. Valentine’s Day has a habit of making…
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Simple Apps to Cut Food Waste
These apps help us waste less, save more, and make the most of what’s already out there. When budgets are…
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The Council Tax Reduction Millions Are Missing
Millions of households are missing out on council tax help worth over £1,000 a year. A quick check could make…
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The ‘Penny a Day’ Challenge
Saving can feel impossible when money is tight. But this challenge proves that tiny steps really do add up. Saving…
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Five ways to boost food security
Feeling food secure isn’t just about saving money. It’s about stability, dignity and peace of mind. When food costs rise…
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Home Insulation on a Budget
We can’t control the weather, but we can insulate our home to keep it warmer, and save money in the…
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Slash Broadband Bills With Social Tariffs
If we’re on Universal Credit or certain other benefits we could save more than £180 a year on broadband and…
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Warm Welcome Spaces
Share a cuppa, have a natter and keep the chill at bay at a Warm Welcome Space When the weather…
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Your Stories, Your Steps: What People Told Us This Year
People shared the impact Quids in! had on helping them feel more in control, less alone and better equipped to…
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Growing a Fresh Start for the New Year
Gardening is on the rise nationwide, and the new year gives us a fresh chance to join the growing movement…
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Families celebrate the end of the Two Child Limit
The two child limit is finally going. Bigger families could really feel the benefit. Here’s what’s changing and why it…
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Facing up to debts
Begin the new year by breaking free from debt and making a fresh start. Debt doesn’t happen overnight. It starts…
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Don’t miss £150 off our energy bills
Millions of us could get money off our energy bill but many of us don’t realise it. There’s good news…
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Top tips for enjoying Christmas on a budget
The festive season is one of the most expensive times of year. But here are some ideas to cut back…
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Stronger Rights for Tenants
From Awaab’s Law to the Renters’ Rights Bill, new laws are tackling unsafe homes and protecting renters. From this autumn,…
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Real Living Wage increases
The real Living Wage will rise to £13.45 an hour nationally and £14.80 an hour in London Good news for…
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Reopened fund to help energy debt
Households in England, Scotland and Wales could get up to £1,700 towards energy arrears thanks to the British Gas Energy…
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Top tips for selling online
Getting started with online selling is easier than ever and a few smart steps can help us get the best…
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Savings Challenges That Work
Finding new ways to make saving stick Saving can sound dull, but it does not have to be. A few…
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How much better off would I be in work?
With UC, we can keep more of what we earn. This is how it works
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What is a smart meter anyway?
The in-home display of a smart meter shows us how much energy we’re using in pounds and pence – and…
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Five smart ways to save money on food shopping
Grocery prices are still rising, but there are some smart ways we can save money on food shopping if we…
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Social Tariffs: Save big, stay connected
We all rely on the internet every day, and social tariffs help make sure we can afford to stay connected.…
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Lots of us still need help to get online
The latest government figures suggest that 1.6 million people are still living ‘offline’, but help is at hand… As well…
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Always in our overdraft? We could be owed big money by our bank
If we’re always (or almost always) using our overdraft, we may be able to claim interest and fees back. This…
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Why We Shouldn’t Ignore Pension Credit: The Extra Perks
Once we successfully claim Pension Credit, a whole range of other benefits and supports often come with it. Many of…
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Go get a helping hand and #TakeWhatsYours
Quids in! campaign helps break down barriers to money and wellbeing support so that no-one is left behind. On 1st…
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AI and our jobs: Should we worry?
As artificial intelligence (AI) keeps taking on more jobs, the TUC has called for the government to safeguard our working…
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It’s time to get an energy price fix
With the future for energy costs looking unclear, and some good deals around, now may be the time for us…
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Parents to save thousands on childcare
The Government’s new childcare scheme means more hours of free childcare To see if you’re eligible visit the government’s childcare…
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Food prices rise as inflation soars
The food we buy in the shops is just getting pricier and pricier. What’s going on? And how can we…
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Holiday Pay: Are we missing out on cash we’re owed?
Plenty of us are still missing out on money we’re legally entitled to over the holidays. Holidays should be the…
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Pocket Money: How much should we give?
Quids In! reveals the ideal pocket money for kids and the right age to introduce it It’s a debate as…
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Supermarket food deliveries: what to do when our order’s not right
Supermarket food deliveries have become a lifeline for many — whether we’re saving time, avoiding queues, or unable to get…
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How to ask for a pay rise, and actually get it
Feeling the squeeze and struggling to make ends meet? One way forward is to bag ourselves a sweet pay rise,…
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PIP shake-up: what we need to know, and what we could lose
Big changes are coming to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in England and Wales. The government’s tough new rules could hit…
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Watch out: fake DWP text could end up costing you money
New text wants you to click on link and enter details, but it’s a scam A new scam text is…
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Community Gardening Hero, Sara Venn
The Bristol-based pioneer showed her community how to take over local spaces and use them to grow good food The…
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Saving On School Uniforms
With back-to-school just around the corner, many of us are once again facing the eye-watering price tag of school uniforms.…
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Bank blocks stop the gamble
Gambling blocks in bank apps help us take control and stop unwanted spending Gambling can spiral fast. One tap, one…
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Fuel payment U-turn for pensioners
9 million pensioners to get heating cash after cuts scrapped The government originally planned to slash Winter Fuel Payments, limiting…
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Free School Meals expanding to more children across the UK
More children to get free school dinners as rules change across the UK With tighter household budgets becoming the norm,…
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Choosing the right energy tariff
With the price cap falling this July, now could be the time to switch. Should we fix our energy price…
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Avoiding ultra-processed foods without busting the budget
We keep hearing how bad ultra-processed foods are for our health. But how can we avoid them without busting the…
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Online Shopping Tricks to Save You Cash
Whatever it is we’re looking to buy, knowing how to find the cheapest deal could us save a lot of…
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Feeding fun this summer holiday
Support available to help low-income families with meals, childcare and fun stuff this summer School’s nearly out – but for…
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How we can cut home contents insurance costs
Times are tight. Bills keep rising. Many of us are cutting back. But skipping home contents insurance could cost us…
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Join a food club today
“I can purchase 20 items from the pantry for only £5 and I used to spend £40 a week before”…
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Job Hunting? Why a CV Is the Last Thing You Need
Need a job and don’t know where to start? We throw out the rule book on job hunting… Start looking…
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Best Start Grants & Best Start Foods
Thousands of pounds is available in support for families of young children living in Scotland In Scotland, mums, parents, families…
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£442 boost with Healthy Start Vouchers
Healthy Start Vouchers are a way for families to get extra support raising young children, but many don’t know about…
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Disability benefits shakeup: What it means for Scotland
Benefit cuts in the rest of the UK could still hurt people in Scotland The UK Government is bringing in…
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Disability groups slam proposed benefit cuts
Disability groups are furious over the government’s plans to cut disability benefits, saying it could leave thousands of disabled people…
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Money first, then forward
Sometimes, the real first step isn’t work, it’s money. Only then can we begin to imagine what comes next. We’re…
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Budgeting for Peace of Mind
As Mental Health Awareness Week kicks off, experts warn that financial stress is still wrecking lives — so how can…
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Another energy cap hike
With the price cap going up, here’s how much more we’ll be paying From April 1 until June 30, the…
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Help to Save scheme expanded
The Help to Save scheme is expanding to include all Universal Credit claimants who are in work, offering up to…
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The loan shark next door
Loan sharks are lurking in plain sight, and they’re not who we expect. They may even be a sweet nan…
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Struggling with Debt? Here’s How to Get Help
If we’re feeling overwhelmed by bills and debts piling up, we’re not alone. And there’s help at hand. The Debt…
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Cost-of-living leaving us cold and hungry
Brits are skipping meals, turning off the heating, and even falling ill as the cost-of-living crisis takes its toll, a…
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Facing Energy Bills We Can’t Afford – What Now?
Worried about the bills landing on the doormat? Here’s what we need to know With the energy price cap set…
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Mis-Sold Car Finance – Could We Be Owed Thousands?
Millions of us could have been taken for a ride when financing our cars—and now, we might be in for…
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Are Air Fryers Really Worth the Hype?
A faster, cheaper, and more energy-efficient way to cook—without giving up on taste. Healthier than pan-frying and quicker than an…
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Living Without the Basics
A little guidance helped mom Naomi secure essential white goods for her home — and increase her confidence The cost…
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April’s Money Shake-Up: What’s Changing and How It Affects Us
Big bill hikes, but some extra cash too—here’s what’s coming this month. April is bringing some significant changes to our…
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Budget Home Office Check List
Creating a productive work from home space doesn’t have to cost the earth – with a bit of savvy shopping,…
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Gig work: Goldmine or grind?
If we’re out of work or struggling to make ends meet, gig work could be our ticket to fast cash.…
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Why Adults Should Consider Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships offer a way to step into a job, even if we don’t have all the skills yet. Apprenticeships might…
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Millions owed £178 in Council Tax Refunds
Over three million households are owed an average of £178 in council tax refunds Over three million households in the…
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Guide to Getting Free and Cheap Devices
Discover free and affordable devices across the UK with schemes, programmes and savvy strategies These days, having a device isn’t…
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Five energy mis-steps that could be costing us money
It feels like there’s nothing left to do as we try to cut our energy bills. But here are five…
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Elements of Success
Jobseeker finds IT IS ‘what you know’ that matters “Never in a million years did I think I would be…
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How Loyalty Schemes Can Help Us Save Money
With just a little effort, we can turn our everyday spending into handy rewards and discounts with Loyalty Schemes Feeling…
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Start saving in 2025
The new year is a great time to start saving – or to increase the amount we’re putting away for…
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Top Tips for Acing a Job Interview
Expert advice from Quids in! Job Coach Garry Wheadon to help us shine and land our dream job If you’ve…
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Ho ho how to save on Christmas dinner
There’s no need to go all out on festive food – this Quids in! guide explains how to save on…
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Winter Payments Up for Grabs
How to Claim Cold Weather or Winter Heating Payments and Grants to Slash Soaring Energy Bills With the cold outside,…
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Mind Your Language
Campaigners urge government not to scapegoat benefit claimants Over 60 support agencies have called on the government to curb their…
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Inflated prices ‘guaranteed’
Customers to suffer while shareholders cream the profits Tesco has threatened to hike prices in response to the government’s Autumn…
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10 ‘Secrets’ About Universal Credit
Within the next few years, all working age benefit claimants will be on Universal Credit. It’s quite different, so comes…
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Busting Benefit Myths
Confusion about benefits can keep us from getting what we’re entitled to—and that’s exactly what some might prefer. When it…
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CV: Clear Vision, Clear Path
Our CV is more than a list of past jobs—it’s a way to show employers our Clear Vision for the…
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Collective Responsibility
By supporting community kitchens, food clubs, and social supermarkets, we can make sure everyone has access to good food We…
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Fight back against damp and mould in the home
What causes damp and mould in our home and what can we do about it? Here’s a list of our…
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Time to think bigger than bills
Cutting back no longer cuts it – this winter we have to look harder at our finances and think bigger than…
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Serious About Energy Savings
Making smarter choices and knowing how much things cost us to run in pounds and pence will cut out bills…
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ESA claimants risk losing over £12,000 of support by Christmas
ESA benefit claimants risk massive losses before Christmas as many are failing to respond to Universal Credit migration notices the…
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Economies of scale
Cooking in bulk saves us time and money, and it means there’s always something decent to put on the table…
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Free help to victims of financial abuse
The Money and Pension Service and Money Helper offer support to victims of financial abuse, reminding them ‘you are not…
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The 12 Saves of Christmas
Christmas is a time of good cheer and bad money management for most of us, with one in five Brits…
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Scam Refunds Pushed Through
Brits lost £460 million to payment fraud last year New rules from the Payment Systems Regulator (PSR) that guarantee bank…
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Keep Track with Budgeting Apps
Gone are the days of jam jars and loose receipts—now we’ve got digital apps that do all the tracking for…
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Cuts to Winter Fuel Payments
Hundreds of thousands of UK Pensioners can beat government cuts in energy bill support Around 11 million pensioners will no…
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Energy Price Cap Rises
Energy prices set to rise by £149 per year this Autumn From 1 October to 31 of December, the price…
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Grin and Bear It
Harness your inner Bear Grylls and discover how to turn life’s challenges into adventures It can be hard to motivate…
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Summer/Autumn Universal Credit Deadlines
Stay on top of key deadlines to keep benefits flowing Many benefit claimants are due to be moved from the…
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Access £11,500 in Pension Benefits
Pension Credit and related benefits go unclaimed as thousands face losing winter fuel payments The government has scrapped Winter Fuel…
