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Many couples spend decades working hard, raising families, and paying off debts—only to find themselves financially insecure when retirement arrives. The harsh truth is that financial missteps made early or mid-life can snowball into serious problems later on. Even well-meaning decisions, when compounded over time, can reduce savings and increase…

Work and pensions minister Andrew Western says Government are considering a number of ‘levers’ to bring child poverty down.

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Scrapping the two-child benefit cap would be among the most cost-effective ways to reduce child poverty, the Institute for Fiscal Studies has said

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has faced increasing calls to lift the cap.

He has called on both Holyrood and Westminster to deliver on their respective promises to reduce poverty.

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Anti-poverty charities have warned an above-inflation rise from April would still see many people struggling with the costs of heat, rent and energy.

The middle class may seem to have it made financially, but even they aren't immune to poverty. Here are some bad money habits they should be aware of.