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From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Government update on Winter Fuel Payment cuts as legal bid to overturn launched

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

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Millions of Netflix viewers given £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

Warrington North is one of only 30 constituencies with no bank branch. Picture: PA

Warrington North is one of only 30 constituencies with no bank branch. Picture: PA

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Warrington North one of only 30 constituencies in UK to have no bank branches

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared his thoughts on Premium Bonds.

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has shared his thoughts on Premium Bonds.

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Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 'extra-special' rare 50p coin sold for £4,000 and how to spot it

As Ofgem raises the price cap, find out how you can lower energy bills and the help that is available.

As Ofgem raises the price cap, find out how you can lower energy bills and the help that is available.

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How you can lower your energy bills and what help is available for you

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today have been revealed

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

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This is how you can save £130 on energy bills as Ofgem price cap set to rise

More than half a million people are missing out on £2,000 they have left unclaimed in Child Trust Funds, HMRC have warned

More than half a million people are missing out on £2,000 they have left unclaimed in Child Trust Funds, HMRC have warned

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More than 600,000 young people are missing out on thousands in unclaimed cash

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

The error by The Royal Mint meant that it was worth 600 times it's original value

The error by The Royal Mint meant that it was worth 600 times it's original value

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Check your coins - Royal Mint mistakenly create King Charles £1 coins worth £600

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Universal Credit warning as claimants could miss out on £756 a year

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

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This is when you should turn your heating on this year

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

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Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next month

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit

Lucky WA postcode residents celebrating £1,000 lottery win

Lucky WA postcode residents celebrating £1,000 lottery win

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Lucky WA postcode residents celebrating £1,000 lottery win

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

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The 99p tool that could save you up to £350 on your energy bills this winter

Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)

Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)

Calls for the DWP Christmas bonus to be boosted to more than £100

The NHS Healthy Start Scheme offers support to families with young children, as well as pregnant women, who are on a low income

The NHS Healthy Start Scheme offers support to families with young children, as well as pregnant women, who are on a low income

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Thousands of families eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

One lucky winner from Cheshire scooped the £1m prize. (Yui Mok/PA)

One lucky winner from Cheshire scooped the £1m prize. (Yui Mok/PA)

Cheshire man becomes instant millionaire with The National Lottery

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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£449 warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment and price cap changes hit

The coin was designed in 2011 to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games, and previously described by the Royal Mint as “extra special”.

The coin was designed in 2011 to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games, and previously described by the Royal Mint as “extra special”.

Rare 50p coin sells for £3,700: Royal Mint's rarest coins and how to spot them

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

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New full state pension payments to increase by £460 in April

Just 999 coins have been minted in the collection, making them extremely rare worldwide

Just 999 coins have been minted in the collection, making them extremely rare worldwide

Get your hands on incredibly valuable coin as top 10 rarest coins revealed

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

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Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter

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Martin Lewis targets Rachel Reeves with another Winter Fuel Payment warning

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

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DWP warning to thousands of pensioners missing out on £3,900 boost - how to apply

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

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Thousands of people ‘only receiving fraction of full state pension’

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures

David Bean of the Countryside Alliance also raised concerns about the impact on rural communities.

David Bean of the Countryside Alliance also raised concerns about the impact on rural communities.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Another Winter Fuel Payment warning issued ahead of 'cruel' Christmas

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

Residents awake to People's Postcode Lottery win

Residents awake to People's Postcode Lottery win

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Residents land People's Postcode Lottery win

Even if you've already started claiming your pension, you could still take advantage.

Even if you've already started claiming your pension, you could still take advantage.

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Expert reveals pension trick that could earn you £665 a year and stop HMRC tax

A Cheshire man has won £500k on the lottery

A Cheshire man has won £500k on the lottery

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Mystery Cheshire resident planning retirement after bagging £500k lottery prize

Residents have won £1,000 in today's People's Postcode Lottery draw

Residents have won £1,000 in today's People's Postcode Lottery draw

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Lucky start to week for residents as they scoop People's Postcode Lottery prize

The DWP is said to owe £500 million in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners.

The DWP is said to owe £500 million in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners.

Brits could be owed £1000s after more DWP errors found - are you due money?

Tens of thousands of people in Warrington will now not be eligible for the winter fuel payment (Steve Parsons/PA)

Tens of thousands of people in Warrington will now not be eligible for the winter fuel payment (Steve Parsons/PA)

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Tens of thousands in Warrington to lose out on vital winter fuel payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against changes hits new milestone

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Your 20p coin worth more than £60 - what you should look for

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

TV Licence £1,000 fine warning for millions of Netflix viewers

Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly

The HSBC bank branch on Bridge Street in the town centre. Picture: Google Maps

The HSBC bank branch on Bridge Street in the town centre. Picture: Google Maps

Bank customers warned of temporary closure of town centre branch for upgrades

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the cuts today

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the cuts today

Rachel Reeves announces 'painful' spending cuts - winter fuel allowance and more

MSE explained all in a handy guide.

MSE explained all in a handy guide.

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Martin Lewis' MSE explains changes to the £200 school uniform grant in UK

Lucky St Helens residents claim People's Postcode Lottery prize

Lucky St Helens residents claim People's Postcode Lottery prize

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Lucky WA postcode residents claim People's Postcode Lottery prize

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50

UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

“Everyone has the right to build a future from the foundation of a secure home.

“Everyone has the right to build a future from the foundation of a secure home.

Lloyds Bank to help homeless by converting disused banks into social housing

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

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Millions of drivers who passed test before 2015 risking £1,000 fine, DVLA warns

The rare coin has previously been sold for more than £500 and is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin has previously been sold for more than £500 and is still believed to be in circulation

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - what to look for

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50

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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

When you turn 50, you start to get many different perks and discounts in the UK.

When you turn 50, you start to get many different perks and discounts in the UK.

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Train discounts, cinema tickets and insurance - the best freebies for over 50's

Poor credit scores can feel like a huge barrier when it comes to unlocking credit options

Poor credit scores can feel like a huge barrier when it comes to unlocking credit options

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Finance expert shares 7 top tips to boost your Credit Score