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Average UK house price leaps by 15.5% annually in biggest jump in 19 years

The annual increase was the biggest since May 2003, according to the Office for National Statistics.

The Independent UK

We asked 3 experts what they think about £2,500 energy cap - they all said the same thing

The new Prime Minister Liz Truss today confirmed she will cap the typical household energy bill at £2,500 as part of a new "Energy Price Guarantee" - but what do the experts think about the new help?

Daily Mirror

First-time London buyers need £35,000 pay rise to qualify for mortgage, Zoopla says

Hopeful buyers in London will need a massive £35,000 pay rise to take out a loan on the average property, according to Zoopla’s house price index

The Independent UK

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Aspiring London home buyers need £35,000 pay rise to qualify for mortgage, Zoopla says

Hopeful buyers in London will need a massive £35,000 pay rise to take out a loan on the average property, according to Zoopla’s house price index.

The Independent UK

Help to buy scheme: the clock is ticking if you want to apply

The scheme is scheduled to end in England in March 2023 but the key deadline is much sooner

The Guardian - UK

Securing a mortgage or other credit ‘set to get tougher over the summer’

Lenders expect default rates on mortgages and other loans to increase, according to the Bank of England’s Credit Conditions Survey.

The Independent UK

Cost-of-living payments will hit bank accounts from Thursday

People may be entitled to receive £650 in two lump sums if they receive certain support.

The Independent UK

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Cost-of-living crisis: Number of people with spare cash expected to fall

The number of people with leftover cash at the end of the month may be as low as around one in 10 in some regions, according to financial services company Hargreaves Lansdown.

Manchester Evening News

‘Huge falls’ expected in people with enough cash left at the end of each month

The figure may be only around one in 10 people in some regions, according to Hargreaves Lansdown.

The Independent UK

20 hacks to help stretch your cash as energy bills face rise to £3,300 a year

Whether its a rise in the weekly food shop, rent increases, energy bills or fuel costs - money isn't quite stretching as far these days

Daily Mirror

National Insurance £330 rule change comes into force - how will it affect you?

Most workers will pay less NI over a year

Wales Online

Millions of people's incomes will start increasing from tomorrow

Critics point out that lowest earners will not benefit from raise in NI threshold

Wales Online

Income boost for some as National Insurance threshold increases from Wednesday

NI starting thresholds will rise from £9,880 to £12,570 from July 6 as households grapple with surging living costs.

The Independent UK

Jump in people paying higher rates of tax

There are a projected 5.5 million higher rate income taxpayers in 2022/23, marking a 43.9% increase compared with 2019/20, HMRC said.

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Average UK house price hits new record high but there are ‘signs of a slowdown’

The housing market has retained a surprising amount of momentum given the mounting pressure on household budgets, Nationwide Building Society said.

Evening Standard

What can households do to ease pressure of soaring inflation during the cost-of-living crisis?

Citizens Advice, run by highly trained volunteers, are available to assist people with debt, legal and housing problems

The Independent UK

Covid savers leave cash exposed as millions fail to recognise inflation threat

Official figures reveal true extent of pandemic savings

Wales Online

'My debts spiraled to £60,000 before I realised how bad things were'

Nikki Ramskill managed to buy off the large amount in just five years, and explains how she did it

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Daily Mirror

Woman who cleared £60,000 debt in five years explains three tips to fix your finances

Nikki Ramskill details her debt journey and how she went from owing £60,000 to becoming debt-free in her 30s. She now helps other people with their finances and money issues

The Guardian - UK

Premium bond holders get a better chance of winning prizes

NS&I has put extra cash into the winners’ pot, but soaring inflation is eroding holders’ cash more quickly

The Independent UK

Families ‘will still face enormous challenges in making ends meet’

Households will receive a £400 discount on their energy bills from October, among other measures to support people with living costs.

Daily Record

Personal finance expert warns switching jobs to beat cost of living crisis may backfire in long run

Switching jobs boosts pay by 6.6%, but be aware of what you are giving up.

The Guardian - UK

‘Golden era’ of cheap food over as two in five Britons buy less to eat

ONS survey reveals worsening effects of cost of living crisis, with food prices forecast to have risen by 9% in April

Daily Record

People set to retire this year could lose £400 from final salary if inflation hits 10%

Experts warn pensioners could end up losing around £7,000 over their future lifetime.

Daily Mirror

‘I saved £30,000 for my first home but still couldn’t get on the property ladder’

First-time buyer Madeleine moved back in with her parents to save up £30,000 for a deposit on her dream home - but she still wasn't able to get on the property ladder due to her income

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