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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.

The Independent UK

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.

The Independent UK

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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

Evening Standard

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

Official figures reveal true extent of pandemic savings

The Independent UK

'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

Wales Online

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

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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 Guardian - 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.

The Independent UK

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.

Daily Record

‘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

The Guardian - UK

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 Record

‘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

Daily Mirror

Lenders expect rise in loan defaults amid cost-of-living crisis

The Bank of England also said lenders have reported an increase in credit card lending for the latest quarter.

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National Insurance rise and your pay packet – key questions answered

Finance experts warn 'awful April' is the start of a string of tough months

Insider UK

Tax cut worth up to £1,000 for half a million small businesses starts today

However, millions more individuals will be stung by changes to National Insurance Contributions

The Independent UK

How will the rise in national insurance affect you?

As the 1.25 percentage point national insurance increase kicks in, ‘awful April’ is being seen as just the start of a string of tough months ahead.

Wales Online

12 ways to make your money stretch further as living costs surge

Various bills are set to increase in April but there may be some ways to make your money stretch a bit further

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The Independent UK

12 ways to make your money stretch further as living costs surge

Various bills are set to increase in April but there may be some ways to make your money stretch a bit further.

The Independent UK

Average incomes for richest and poorest fell during first year of lockdown

Income inequality fell slightly when comparing the financial year ending in 2020 with that ending in 2021, the Office for National Statistics said.

The Independent UK

Raising NI threshold ‘will soften financial blow of health and social care levy’

National insurance starting thresholds will rise to £12,570 from July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced.

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