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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
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
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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Can people on benefits get extra money for the summer holidays? Here is the support available
With household bills still putting pressure on budgets, many people claiming benefits
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UK heat wave July 2026: How hot will it get and can you refuse to work or send children to school?
The UK is bracing for another heatwave as temperatures climb again. But can you refuse to send children to school or work in a heatwave? And are you entitled to compensation if plans are melted by the hot weather?
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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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