Millions of people on low incomes will start to receive payments of £324 into their bank accounts from Tuesday (8 November), in the latest round of the government’s cost of living support measures.There is n
Cost of living support with Sky At a time when living costs are rising and everyone's budgets are under strain, we want to make sure we’re giving our customers as much support as we can. That means not only offering great value on our TV, broadband, talk and mobiles services, but ...
Peter Tutton from StepChange said: "More and more, what we are seeing is that people experiencing problem debt have problems meeting not just their credit repayments, but also their priority bills. "We're convinced that as the year goes on the chancellor is likely to...
You may be able to change your mortgage term to help manage your monthly payments. Just bear in mind that extending your term usually means you’ll pay more in interest charges over the duration of your mortgage. Managing your mortgage Using Internet Banking or the Mobile Banking app, ...
A DWP spokesperson said: “All cost-of-living payments are sent out automatically and directly to those eligible, and customers do not need to apply or contact the Government at any stage. If you have had a message asking you to apply, accept or contact someone about the payment, this mig...
Whether you’re eligible for COLA from the government or your employer, you should make sure you know all of the facts. Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) FAQs Does COLA affect people who work for the government? Yes, COLA affects people who work for the government. Since government jobs usu...
So when it comes to retaining employees and watching your bottom line, considering cost-of-living adjustments is a smart way to ensure the company and its people get the most out of the 2025 increases. Below, we provide background on COLA, how the adjustments are calculated, and any chang...
Prices have risen at their fastest rate in almost 30 years. Find out how to manage the rising cost of living and where to get financial help.
Cost of Living in Portugal Summary The great news is that Portugal is super inexpensive – especially if you’re used to prices from other Western European countries. This low price also doesn’t come at the expense of a good quality of life. It is just whatever you make of it. That ...
The United Kingdom government has announced approximately 8 million eligible households will receive a cost-of-living payment early next year, as part of a broader support package for people on low incomes who are struggling with high consumer prices. Eligible individuals, primarily those who receive...