Interest rates remain same as families continue to struggle

The decision comes after the rate of inflation was seen to be slowing

There’s another sign today that the cost of living crisis may be easing.

The Bank of England is not raising interest rates – which means the cost of loans, mortgages and credit cards shouldn’t rise.

Prices in the shops for most of the things we buy are still going up – but not by as much as they were a year ago.

Despite some positive signs, plenty of people are still struggling– and those running services helping with the cost of living are still worried.

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