The price of everyday essentials is going up, you’ve probably noticed it at the supermarket and in your monthly bills. Inflation and interest rate rises mean that your money might not stretch 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. You might be able to claim extra support, cost of living grants or payments to help you increase your income.
Whether you’re worried about rising rents, covering higher energy costs or tackling debt, we’ve brought together our most useful tools, calculators and guides to help you keep on top of your money.
Explore our cost of living guides
For more help with the cost of living, the government’s Help for Households siteOpens in a new window has energy saving tips, and information about the payments and extra support you could be entitled to.
Cost of living guides
Work out where you are now, what to do next and find useful contacts in our easy-to-print guide.
Cost of living tools and calculators
Additional Government support
Unsure about what’s available to support you with cost of living?
Please visit Help for Households on GOV.UKOpens in a new window which gives information on:
- benefits and payments
- support for childcare costs
- transport costs
- household costs
- help finding work
- discounts and offers
