Money, Money, Money
Households are facing fresh financial pressures, with oil, food and electricity costs continuing to rise, while mortgage-holders are also watching closely as another European Central Bank interest-rate increase is expected. The ongoing conflict involving the US and Iran and disruption around the Strait of Hormuz are adding further uncertainty, with concerns that higher energy prices could feed into inflation and make the coming winter particularly difficult for families. So, what can households do to protect themselves, and can the Government realistically do enough in October’s Budget to…
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