Cost of Living
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Energy bill cost breakdown – where your money goes
News With energy bills soaring, Saloni Sardana looks at how the average energy bill is made up.
By Saloni Sardana Published
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How to keep your mortgage payments low as interest rates rise
Advice Rising interest rates pose a threat to your mortgage, but it’s not all bad news. Here are some ways to secure a better rate.
By Ruth Jackson-Kirby Published
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The cost of living crisis is global – US inflation just hit another 40-year high
Analysis With US inflation running at 7.5%, it’s clear that the cost of living crisis is not confined to the UK. John Stepek looks at the likely reaction from governments and central banks, and what it means for you.
By John Stepek Published
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How will the cost of living squeeze affect house prices in the UK?
Analysis UK house prices rose by around 10% last year. But with inflation and interest rates on the rise, can that continue in 2022?
By John Stepek Published
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UK inflation is at a 30-year high and it hasn’t peaked yet
Analysis UK inflation has hit 5.4% - its highest in 30 years. And it could be heading higher. John Stepek explains what it means for you and your money.
By John Stepek Published
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Ask for a pay rise – everyone else is
Opinion As inflation bites and the labour market remains tight, many of the nation's employees are asking for a pay rise. Merryn Somerset Webb explains why you should do that too.
By Merryn Somerset Webb Published
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What's driving the cost of living crisis?
Briefings Soaring bills, inflation and tax rises are about to squeeze household incomes. And it doesn’t seem that there is much the government can do about it.
By Simon Wilson Published
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