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Cost of living at 2.8%: What the latest inflation rate means for food bills, petrol price and family budgets
The UK inflation rate released June 2026 is 2.8%. See what the latest figures mean for food prices, bills and your budget
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£336m in forgotten gift cards: how to find yours before summer costs pile up
M&S and John Lewis have £336m in unspent gift cards on their books. With summer spending rising, checking your drawers and inbox could save you real money.
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The stealth raid on your income: Why your tax bill is rising
Frozen income tax thresholds are the stealth tax that sees you, slowly but surely, hand over more of your hard-earned cash to the government. See how your pay and savings are being hit and the moves you can make to keep more of your money.
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The best Father’s Day freebies including M&S Chocolate, doughnuts, Go Ape days out and more
Celebrate all the hero dads this Father’s Day with loads of freebies to make the special man feel extra appreciated.
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Rising petrol prices from Middle East war cost drivers billions – Here’s how you can save on fuel
Motorists have paid out £4billion in higher petrol and diesel prices following the war in the Middle East. However, you can drive (ahem) down fuel costs with a few easy moves.
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Parents miss out on thousands in benefits – check what you can claim now
The cost of being a parent can feel endless and pile the pressure on family budgets. However, there are a whole load of benefits to provide extra financial support - much of this is underclaimed. Make sure that you are getting what you are entitled to with our guide.
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