Cost of Living

What is happening to energy bills?

Ofgem has announced a new price cap that will see bills fall from April.

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Typical energy bill to fall £238 a year from April
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Paying the bills

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Your stories

Pandemic baby bank shocked it is still needed
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Making extra cash from games and selling clothes
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Teacher turns Insta star making five meals for £25. Video, 00:00:53
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