Cost of living crisis help
Cost of living help guide
90 ways to save from MSE and our MoneySaving community
Cost of living help guide
The UK is amid a cost of living crisis. Prices are rising at rates we haven't seen since the…
10-minute benefits check - use our quick calculator
With the cost of living in the UK rising massively, lots of people are struggling. Luckily…
Energy bills help
What to do if you're struggling to pay
Energy saving tips
Even after the drop in the Price Cap in July and the upcoming fall in October, many will still…
Council tax discounts
Many people are eligible for a council tax discount or reduction of between 25% and 100%, saving…
Help with childcare costs
Whether you have a small child or a hulking teen, the costs of childcare can be huge. Yet 100,000s…
The 'Energy Price Guarantee'
Martin's 15 need-to-knows
Heat the human, not the home
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How to get free (or cheap) food
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Boost your income
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Debt Problems
The cost-of-living crisis means more and more people are struggling with debt. But even if…
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Cheap petrol & diesel
While fuel prices are down on last year's record highs, petrol still costs on average 30p a…
Balance transfer credit cards
Paying credit card interest? STOP. A balance transfer credit card can save you £1,000s by slashing…
The budget planner
The problem with most budgets is they don't work. While they look at a typical month's spending –…
Overhaul your finances & save £1,000s in a day
Taking a day to cut your bills saves many people £1,000s over the year. And unless you earn…
Cut your water bills
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Car insurance
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How to stop spending
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How to find cheap broadband deals
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Latest cost of living news...
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Urgent: On non-smart prepay for energy? You have until 30 June to use or lose your £400 Government help vouchers
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Over 1.7 million vouchers (15%) – worth over £110 million in total – have yet to be redeemed, according to the latest official statistics. -
On universal credit and struggling to pay your mortgage? Check if you can get help with the interest as Government scheme is expanded
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An extra 200,000 homeowners on universal credit are now eligible for state help with their mortgage repayments as changes to the 'support for mortgage interest' scheme have kicked in on 3 April. -
Live in Northern Ireland, in a park home or use alternative fuel? Here's everything you need to know about energy grant payments in 2023
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More than a million households - including those in Northern Ireland, living in park homes or using alternative fuels - that have been waiting for energy support payments have now finally started to receive them. -
Live in Scotland? Check you're not missing out on a FREE £150 towards your energy bills
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Scottish households on certain benefits can get £150 off their energy bills under the Warm Home Discount scheme – but, unlike in England and Wales, many in Scotland still need to apply. Here's how to check if you're eligible. -
Council tax to rise for millions from 1 April with most facing 5% hikes – here's what's happening
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Council tax bills will increase for millions of people in England from 1 April, with the majority of local authorities set to hike rates by 5% – though in some cases bills will rise by up to 15%.
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Warm Home Discount: Minister promises to look at complaints after MSE identifies 10,000s may be falling through eligibility cracks
Tens of thousands of financially vulnerable people are likely slipping through eligibility cracks in the £150 Warm Home Discount support scheme, according to MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE). -
Energy suppliers are paying households up to £100 to cut electricity use at peak times this winter – here's how it works and how to sign up
Over a million households and businesses have joined energy firm schemes offering to pay people for cutting their usage at peak times this winter. We explain how these schemes work, which energy suppliers are offering them and how you can sign up. -
Martin Lewis: Wholesale energy rates have plummeted and there are lots of myths about it – here's how it'll impact your energy bills
MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis looks at why energy bills continue to rise despite falls in the price of wholesale gas. In the latest episode of ITV's The Martin Lewis Money Show Live (watch the full episode) Martin also looks at what's in store for energy bills for the rest of 2023. -
More cost of living payments of up to £1,350 to be paid after 5 April - here's what you need to know
Millions of struggling households will receive additional 'cost of living' payments in 2023 and 2024, with the first set of cash to be paid after 6 April, the Government has today confirmed. -
Energy grants worth millions of pounds are STILL available to help you pay your energy bills – check what your supplier is offering
Struggling to pay energy bills? Check if you can get a grant worth £1,000s from your supplier – plus how to apply. -
Martin Lewis and MSE among organisations urging energy firms to act over missing bill help vouchers for non-smart prepay users
MoneySavingExpert.com and its founder Martin Lewis are among a coalition of organisations calling on energy firms to take urgent action to ensure households on traditional prepayment meters can access the Government's vital energy help. -
Scottish child payment increased to £25 a week from today and more families can now get it – here’s how to apply
If you live in Scotland and claim certain means-tested benefits, and you have children under 16, you can now claim £25 a week per child in 'Scottish child payment'. The benefit has been extended to reach more families, while the amount you can claim has also been boosted. Over 400,000 children could now be eligible.
Tools & Calculators
With soaring energy and fuel bills, as well as rising interest rates, the cost of living crisis is now biting. This page has our latest help, from what to do about energy bills to how to budget and how to get free or cheap food, and everything in between. Yet, a good place to start is to check you're receiving all the benefits you're entitled to. Once that's done, use the Money Makeover to ensure your bills are as cheap as they can possibly be.