Inflation holds steady at 3.8% but high food prices push 6.6 million Brits to rely on credit cards for essentials

UK inflation remains steady at 3.8%, but stubbornly high food prices are pushing 6.6 million Brits to use credit cards for essentials like groceries. Reflecting this squeeze, online searches for “cheapest supermarket” have surged 110%. In response, the founder of Updraft shares three practical tips to help households take control of their food spending.

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This 64p Energy Bill Hack Could Save You £870 This Winter

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Travel FOMO from Instagram & TikTok Fuels UK Credit Debt Spike

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TikTok scam preys on Britain’s 600,000-strong driving test backlog with £400 fee

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Latest BNPL instalment options could increase debt-related stress by 17%

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Protect Your Money Abroad: The 5-Minute Credit Card Tip

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BoE Rate Cut: Why Your 36% Credit Card APR Won’t Drop

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We’re helping Brits take control of their credit card debt this summer

Summer spending pushes Brits £1,641 deeper into debt. Updraft’s new Financial Lifeguard offers tips to help you budget better and cut interest costs.