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Housing Benefit changes in October 2026 to let thousands keep more of their wages - Will you be better off?

Housing Benefit changes in October 2026 to let thousands keep more of their wages - Will you be better off?

Hundreds of thousands of people in supported housing could soon be better off when they take a job or increase their working hours, under new government rules.

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Car finance compensation update: FCA redress scheme for mis-selling delayed after legal challenge

Car finance compensation update: FCA redress scheme for mis-selling delayed after legal challenge

Millions of drivers hoping for car finance compensation payouts in 2026 could now have to may have to wait until next year after a legal challenge forced the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to pause key parts of its proposed redress scheme.

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Weight loss jabs are now available as a pill - but the cost could still land you in debt

Weight loss jabs are now available as a pill - but the cost could still land you in debt

The Wegovy pill was approved in the UK in June 2026, but NHS access is years away. thinkmoney research found the average weight loss jab user carries £1,616 in debt to fund treatment. Here's what to know before you start.

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Jobs Guarantee expanded: Thousands more young people on Universal Credit to get paid work

Jobs Guarantee expanded: Thousands more young people on Universal Credit to get paid work

Young people struggling to find work could soon get a guaranteed route into employment, as the government expands its Jobs Guarantee programme across the UK from autumn 2026

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Where to get free Wimbledon food and drink deals this week

Where to get free Wimbledon food and drink deals this week

From free strawberries and cream to tennis-themed events, retailers and brands are serving up a host of promotions while The Championships are taking place.

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Halifax is changing to Lloyds: What the rebrand means for customers

Halifax is changing to Lloyds: What the rebrand means for customers

Halifax has been helping people to save, borrow and buy for more than 170 years. Now the brand is disappearing for good and will become Lloyds. Here we explain what it means for customers.

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