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Energy bills to rise as millions struggle with cost of living: 'People are already rationing'
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Cost of living

Energy bills to rise as millions struggle with cost of living: 'People are already rationing'

The typical UK household can expect to see energy bills rise by as much as £221 a year from July
I know from experience how hard it is to seek help with debt. I'm helping local people take the step
Karen and Jessica
Debt

I know from experience how hard it is to seek help with debt. I'm helping local people take the step

What does the government's cost of living boost mean for family budgets this summer?
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Cost of living

What does the government's cost of living boost mean for family budgets this summer?

I lost my son to gambling addiction. Now I’m fighting to change the system
Gambling

I lost my son to gambling addiction. Now I’m fighting to change the system

Going into debt doesn't mean you've failed. Here's how to get help
Money

Going into debt doesn't mean you've failed. Here's how to get help

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
People are struggling to afford bills more than ever – and the cost of living is only getting worse
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Emily Whitford

People are struggling to afford bills more than ever – and the cost of living is only getting worse

‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here's what it means for you
Martin Lewis
Money

‘Grotesque’ council tax system set for biggest change in 30 years. Here's what it means for you

People are still getting threatened with prison for council tax debt. This has got to change
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Vikki Brownridge

People are still getting threatened with prison for council tax debt. This has got to change

How to sort out your finances when your relationship breaks down
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Money

How to sort out your finances when your relationship breaks down

Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?
Money

Debunking money myths: Does checking your credit score lower it?

I’m 28 and my parents control my bank account. It’s the only reason I’m still sober
Money

I’m 28 and my parents control my bank account. It’s the only reason I’m still sober

Should we have to pay more council tax from April?
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Council tax

Should we have to pay more council tax from April?

Thousands of people are protesting against rising water bills. Here's what happens if you don't pay
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water

Thousands of people are protesting against rising water bills. Here's what happens if you don't pay

Labour wants to cut benefit spending. Here's how giving people free cash could save money instead
Prime minister Keir Starmer and chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Professor Michael Sanders

Labour wants to cut benefit spending. Here's how giving people free cash could save money instead

Have you been made redundant? Here's what to do next
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Money

Have you been made redundant? Here's what to do next

BrewDog: How the beer brand lost its head
Business

BrewDog: How the beer brand lost its head

Half of UK adults have faced problem debt. It can happen to anyone – but help is out there
Woman with head in hands
Vikki Brownridge

Half of UK adults have faced problem debt. It can happen to anyone – but help is out there

The impact economy: How fair systems build stronger economies
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The impact economy: How fair systems build stronger economies

Care leavers were given £2,000 to spend however they wanted. Here's what happened next
Aeryn, a care leaver who took part in a trial where she was given £2,000 to spend on whatever she wanted
Homelessness

Care leavers were given £2,000 to spend however they wanted. Here's what happened next

What happens if you ignore your bills or can't afford to pay? Here's how to get help
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Money

What happens if you ignore your bills or can't afford to pay? Here's how to get help

Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know
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Money

Benefits, water bill hikes and TV licences: All the tax year changes in April 2026 you need to know

Advertising helps fund Big Issue’s mission to end poverty
What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?
Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers the Spring Statement (HM Treasury/Flickr)
Energy bills

What will the Middle East conflict mean for UK energy bills?

I shrank my own economy to live a less capitalist life. You could do it too
Society

I shrank my own economy to live a less capitalist life. You could do it too

There are 2.5 million people trapped in credit card debt in the UK. This is why it happens
Woman with credit card
Vikki Brownridge

There are 2.5 million people trapped in credit card debt in the UK. This is why it happens

New Buy Now, Pay Later rules could protect you from debt traps. But what are the risks?
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BNPL

New Buy Now, Pay Later rules could protect you from debt traps. But what are the risks?