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The Chancellor announced what he called the biggest tax cut in 50 years in his mini-budget.
There was a raft of announcements and policies, but the event was as much political as financial so here is a plain English guide to what has been announced.
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Benefits and financial support for families have become increasingly important for a whole range of families.
Single-parent households are among the most exposed to the cost of living crisis. One report in 2022 claimed they had a savings pot 20 times smaller than the UK average.
According to the Single Parent Rights Campaign, during the pandemic, single-parent earnings fell by more than double that of households with two parents in the UK, with 58 per cent of single parents reliant on Universal Credit
So what financial help is available to parents? - Here is a brief guide.
Residential care can cost tens of thousands of pounds a year. Here’s how to find a home you can afford, your rights and where to look for help and advice. Click Here
Motor insurance premiums in the UK have skyrocketed, with a record 61% increase in the year to August 2023, according to the latest Consumer Intelligence Car Insurance Price Index.
But you don't have to put up with the price rise - there are ways of cutting your costs.
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Residential rental costs in October 2023 increased at the fastest annual rate since records began seven years ago.
The government also announced a delay in implementing the Renters Reform Bill which would ban no-fault evictions.
So what are the rights of tenants and landlords and how can you find affordable accommodation?
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The Energy Price Cap limits the amount customers pay for each unit of gas and electricity.
But there are many misconceptions about how it works and how much protection it actually offers.
Click HERE for many 5 step guide to what you need to know about the cap.
How it works, what protection it offers and what it doesn't.
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Numbers In The News
If you want an easy-to-understand guide to a lot of the numbers used in the news - head over to our other website TheDataCurator.Com
Pensions Hack
How to turn £60 into £100 overnight through your pension and then draw it out.
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