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Ofgem urged people to make the most of any state benefits they are entitled to, which could help with paying energy bills

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Energy bill support available to you as Ofgem price cap rises £149 today

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

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Five big money changes coming in October from energy bills to the budget

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland would see energy bills fall by £122 over the course of a year

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland would see energy bills fall by £122 over the course of a year

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Energy bills set to fall as Ofgem lowers price cap - how much you could save

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Food bank stats show increasing number of parcels given in Test Valley

Ofgem will announce its latest price cap on Friday

Ofgem will announce its latest price cap on Friday

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UK households to see 15% drop in energy bills after 'long-awaited' announcement

For the first time since it was launched 47 years ago, parents can now claim Child Benefit online, HMRC has announced

For the first time since it was launched 47 years ago, parents can now claim Child Benefit online, HMRC has announced

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Parents warned not to miss out on £1,200 a year boost - how to apply

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 my heating on all day?

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

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Energy bills set to increase by £94 for millions in January

The Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future DWP cost of living payments

The Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future DWP cost of living payments

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Cost of living payments should be paid to more people, MPs say

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

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New £300 cost of living payment for thousands from today

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost

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HMRC warns married couples they could be missing out on a £250 cash boost

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

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Winter Fuel Payments begin this month - are you eligible for up to £600?

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

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If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £172 per week

Heating experts issues heated clothes airer mould warning

Heating experts issues heated clothes airer mould warning

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Heating expert issues heated clothes airer mould warning

Bleeding your radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money

Bleeding your radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money

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Why you should bleed your radiators – and how to do it

The £150 cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

The £150 cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

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Millions to find out about £150 Warm Home Discount eligibility today

More than 26 million awards from the household support fund have been received since its launch, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

More than 26 million awards from the household support fund have been received since its launch, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

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Cost of living support a few clicks away for millions in England, says DWP

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

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No10 denies plans to scale back winter fuel allowance for pensioners

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

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Are you eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment support

The warning has been made ahead of the Ofgem price cap change on October 1

The warning has been made ahead of the Ofgem price cap change on October 1

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British Gas, OVO, E.ON, EDF, Shell customers warned ahead of price cap change

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

You could be eligible for £159 TV Licence refund - how to get yours

The DWP has revealed the exact code that will reveal if you have received your DWP £300 cost of living payment

The DWP has revealed the exact code that will reveal if you have received your DWP £300 cost of living payment

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Exact code to spot for your £300 cost of living payment next month

RIFT studied the average price of food and drink items and compared how this cost has changed since this time last year.

RIFT studied the average price of food and drink items and compared how this cost has changed since this time last year.

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Finance expert shares the items you should drop from your supermarket shop

Rising Sun owner Rob Plunton and his family

Rising Sun owner Rob Plunton and his family

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Independent pub closes due to unaffordable price rises

The back-to-school shop is often a scramble at the end of the school holidays but there are some things you can do to help keep the costs down.

The back-to-school shop is often a scramble at the end of the school holidays but there are some things you can do to help keep the costs down.

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7 expert 'tips and tricks' to help you save on your kids' school uniform

The TikTok mum packs in healthy snacks, small toys and gifts from the likes of Wilko, B&M, Flying Tiger, Home Bargains and more

The TikTok mum packs in healthy snacks, small toys and gifts from the likes of Wilko, B&M, Flying Tiger, Home Bargains and more

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The £4 hack parents need to know to keep their kids entertained in the car

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

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Households to receive letters as thousands missing out on £3,500 free cash

Martin Lewis hosted an emergency episode of his show last night

Martin Lewis hosted an emergency episode of his show last night

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Martin Lewis urges Brits to do one thing now if you're struggling with mortgages

Nearly a million people could see repayments soar by £500 a month by the end of 2026

Nearly a million people could see repayments soar by £500 a month by the end of 2026

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Monthly mortgage payments to rise £500 for nearly one million homes

Whether it's using the B&M app or what time you should hit the store, this ultimate guide could make your money go that bit further.

Whether it's using the B&M app or what time you should hit the store, this ultimate guide could make your money go that bit further.

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7 'hacks' to help B&M shoppers save hundreds on their shopping

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

Based on Ofgem’s adjusted definitions of average usage, Cornwall Insight has forecast that Ofgem will announce a price cap of £1,871

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Energy bills predicted to fall again in new forecast

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

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Households urged to act in the next 48 hours as energy bills set to fall

Sainsbury's has announced £15 million worth of price cuts to everyday essentials, including pasta and rice

Sainsbury's has announced £15 million worth of price cuts to everyday essentials, including pasta and rice

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Sainsbury's announces £15m price cuts on everyday essentials

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £426

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When you should take an energy meter reading as bills set to fall by £400

The new £150 DWP cost of living payment will be sent to millions of eligible homes from tomorrow

The new £150 DWP cost of living payment will be sent to millions of eligible homes from tomorrow

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Millions to receive new cost of living payment from tomorrow

Rare £2 coins can fetch for a lot more than their initial value (Getty)

Rare £2 coins can fetch for a lot more than their initial value (Getty)

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Rare £2 coin selling for up to £35 - and it might be sitting in your wallet

E.On Next will pay £5 million of compensation to 500,000 customers after an Ofgem review

E.On Next will pay £5 million of compensation to 500,000 customers after an Ofgem review

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Major energy supplier ordered to pay customers £5m compensation - are you eligible?

Sarah Barrett closes in Jewry Street

Sarah Barrett closes in Jewry Street

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Hairdressers closes following overwhelming Covid and cost of living challenges

Research revealed around 150,000 grandparents could be missing out on the state pension boost worth £1,000s

Research revealed around 150,000 grandparents could be missing out on the state pension boost worth £1,000s

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Thousands of grandparents missing out on 'little known benefit' worth £1,000s

Waitrose is cutting prices on products including bread, mince, butter and tomato ketchup

Waitrose is cutting prices on products including bread, mince, butter and tomato ketchup

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Waitrose slashes prices on more than everyday 200 products including bread

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

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Millions to receive new DWP cost of living payment next week

More than 500,000 tax credits customers will need to reply to HMRC by the deadline or risk having their payments stopped

More than 500,000 tax credits customers will need to reply to HMRC by the deadline or risk having their payments stopped

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One million homes told to keep eye on post or risk missing out on £1,000s

HMRC is warning Tax Credit customers of new scams targeting them ahead of the tax credits renewal deadline

HMRC is warning Tax Credit customers of new scams targeting them ahead of the tax credits renewal deadline

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HMRC issue urgent Tax Credit warning to customers across the UK

Romsey Superbook

Romsey Superbook

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Much-loved bookshop announces final closure date after 14 years in town

People are being warned to check their gas meters and energy bills for discrepancies

People are being warned to check their gas meters and energy bills for discrepancies

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You could be overpaying on your energy bills by £1000s, experts warn

Steve Brine leading the debate in Westminster

Steve Brine leading the debate in Westminster

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MP Steve Brine pushes for government action on funding gap for free school meals

The DWP is urging all pensioners to carry out the check and see if they are eligible for Pension Credit

The DWP is urging all pensioners to carry out the check and see if they are eligible for Pension Credit

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DWP warn thousands they could be missing out on £3,500 cash boost

More than eight million people are eligible for payments, including those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits and Pension Credit

More than eight million people are eligible for payments, including those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits and Pension Credit

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Millions to receive £301 cost of living boost from today - are you eligible?

You could be eligible to save up to £200 a year on your broadband bills

You could be eligible to save up to £200 a year on your broadband bills

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Brits could save up to £200 a year on broadband bills by making this change

Martin Lewis appeared on ITV Good Morning Britain, warning workers that there are eight different ways they could be underpaid

Martin Lewis appeared on ITV Good Morning Britain, warning workers that there are eight different ways they could be underpaid

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Martin Lewis issues warning to everyone on minimum wage

The advice comes as Aldi was named the UK's cheapest supermarket for the 10th consecutive month by consumer group Which?. (PA/ Getty Images)

The advice comes as Aldi was named the UK's cheapest supermarket for the 10th consecutive month by consumer group Which?. (PA/ Getty Images)

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14 ways Aldi customers can save £200 on their supermarket shop

Research compared how prices at leading UK supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Lidl, have changed over the last year

Research compared how prices at leading UK supermarkets, including Aldi, Asda, Tesco and Lidl, have changed over the last year

Worst price rises at supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Aldi and Lidl revealed

Millions will receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment starting from next week - dates and eligibility

Millions will receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment starting from next week - dates and eligibility

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Millions to receive £301 cost of living payment next week - everyone who is eligible

The initial Alternative Fuels Payment (AFP) launched in February 2023

The initial Alternative Fuels Payment (AFP) launched in February 2023

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More households now eligible for £200 energy bill support - how to apply