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Personal finance support

If you're struggling to manage your personal finances or just need some extra support, there may be help available.

Read about the government schemes and benefits that many of our customers are entitled to. We've broken down what's on offer to help you understand what you could claim and how to do so.

Help with childcare costs from the UK government

Childcare is expensive. While government support exists to bring costs down, it only helps if you know what you’re entitled to.

Lifetime ISA rules outdated, says OneFamily

OneFamily is calling on the government to go further to support first-time buyers by making changes to lifetime ISAs.

Government support to help you keep your home warm this winter

As the temperatures start to go down and the energy bills go up, you might feel like you can’t afford to put the heating on. Read on for the different ways you can get support from the government this winter.

What is a no deposit mortgage and how does it work?

Skipton Building Society has launched a mortgage that doesn’t need a guarantor or a deposit. But is it right for you?

The cost of owning a pet

Pets can bring a lot of joy into our lives but keeping them happy and healthy requires some financial planning.

How do mortgage rate changes affect me as a first-time buyer?

The base interest rate has gone down, which means mortgage rates could go down, too. But how does this affect you as a first-time buyer?

How could the Labour government help first-time buyers?

Want to know how the new government wants to help you get the keys to your first home? We read the Labour manifesto so you don’t have to!

How life insurance can help protect your family

We spoke to Beagle Street customer Chris Kisby on why the birth of his child convinced him to take out life insurance.

Unmarried co-parents can now claim Bereavement Support Payment

A change in law means that, married or not, co-habiting parents will be able claim up to £9,800 in Bereavement Support if their partner dies.

Row of newly built homes

What is the First Homes scheme?

The First Homes scheme was launched by the UK government with the aim of creating more affordable homes for first-time buyers.