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The hidden cost of job interviews: Benefits and free help you can claim for clothes, travel and hygiene
Job interview costs can quickly add up. But free help is available to claim for interview clothes, travel, toiletries and more before your next interview.
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Petrol prices rise again: Tesco and Sainsbury's fuel-saving offers explained
Drivers are feeling more pain at the pumps as petrol prices rise to a fresh high. However, you can use offers from supermarkets Tesco and Sainsbury's to save.
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Housing Benefit rules are changing in October 2026: what it means if you live in supported housing and want to work
From 5 October 2026, Housing Benefit rules change for 315,000 people in supported and temporary accommodation. Working will always leave you better off. Here's what changes.
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The nation loosened its purse strings in June: what we spent on and how to keep August affordable
Barclays data shows UK spending grew 1.9% in June 2026, with pub transactions on England's Panama match day five times the daily average. Here's what it means for your summer budget.
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Brits spend almost a full day every week worrying about money - and it is costing us more than we realise
New research finds 65% of UK adults spend an average of 22 hours a week worrying about money. Here's what the data shows and what it means for the way we live.
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PIP review delays explained: Will your payments stop if your award is due to end?
If your current PIP award is due to end, you may be worried that your payments will stop before the DWP has made a decision. The good news is that, in most cases, your PIP payments will continue while your review is being carried out, provided you've returned the review form and any information the DWP has requested. Here's what you need to know.
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