The cost of everyday essentials has been rising for the last few years. From supermarket basics to monthly bills, your money is likely not stretching as far as it used to.
If you’re behind on your bills or going into debt to pay them, the best thing you can do is take action now. There are places to turn to if you have money troubles or if you need help with bills urgently. You might be able to claim extra benefits to help you increase your income, such as Universal Credit. You can also ask your local council for help, for example from the Crisis Resilience Fund in England, the Welfare Fund in Scotland, the Discretionary Assistance Fund in Wales and the Social Fund in Northern Ireland.
Whether you’re worried about everyday money, the bills you have to pay, rising rents, or tackling debt, we’ve brought together our most useful tools, calculators and guides to help you keep on top of your money.
Cost of living guides
