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'We should all be prepared to pay our bit': Council Tax bands in the spotlight

New family pension pots could help couples - women in particular - to save for older age with more certainty

New family pension pots could help couples - women in particular - to save for older age with more certainty

The pension change that could help millions of women

Facebook scams now account for two thirds of purchase frauds, according to TSB

Facebook scams now account for two thirds of purchase frauds, according to TSB

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TSB issues warning to millions over Facebook scams ahead of Black Friday

Did you know you could save around £300 a year on your energy bills with small changes around the home?

Did you know you could save around £300 a year on your energy bills with small changes around the home?

With Money Magpie

Personal Finance

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Money expert reveals their top energy saving hacks

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Personal Finance

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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Which?'s best and worst energy companies for green credentials revealed

The number of pensioners in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment is set to reduce by 10 million, from 11.4 million to 1.5 million.

The number of pensioners in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment is set to reduce by 10 million, from 11.4 million to 1.5 million.

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Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

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Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties

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More worries over restricting winter fuel allowance

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

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

Cost of living crisis

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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.

Cost of living crisis

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

Starmer is 'far removed from ordinary people’s experience'

Starmer is 'far removed from ordinary people’s experience'

Winter Fuel Payment

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Starmer is 'far removed from ordinary people’s experience'

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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4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills revealed as price cap set to rise

The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage being the fundamental attraction for collectors

The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage being the fundamental attraction for collectors

Rare 'bronze' 20p coin sells for 1,100 times its face value - how to spot

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

How to apply for Pension Credit benefit as Winter Fuel Payments cut

The most common tax code is 1257L, which is based on the Personal Tax Allowance of £12,570

The most common tax code is 1257L, which is based on the Personal Tax Allowance of £12,570

Millions warned they could be paying too much tax - how to check your tax code

Council considering tax scheme to support working-age households

Council considering tax scheme to support working-age households

Test Valley Borough Council

Council considering tax scheme to support working-age households

Martin Lewis on Good Morning Britain this morning.

Martin Lewis on Good Morning Britain this morning.

Martin Lewis issues warning to all low-income pensioners on Good Morning Britain

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

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Winter Fuel Payment warning as many pensioners below poverty line will miss out

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

Department for Work and Pensions

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DWP reveals 880,000 pensioners missing out on £3,900 a year - are you one?

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.

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

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 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

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

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

Health to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s

A Robert Roskells 18 carat gold hunter pocket watch which sold for £1,350

A Robert Roskells 18 carat gold hunter pocket watch which sold for £1,350

Romsey auction house offers free valuations

HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made to 500,000 claimants who were left without expected payments on Monday

HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made to 500,000 claimants who were left without expected payments on Monday

HMRC confirms exact date delayed Child Benefit payments will be received

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Thousands of families eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

NatWest customers have been reporting issues with the online banking service

NatWest customers have been reporting issues with the online banking service

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Is NatWest down? Bank responds to users' online banking issues

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Savers have been warned they could be missing out on up to £641 if they don't carry out a simple check

Savers have been warned they could be missing out on up to £641 if they don't carry out a simple check

Personal Finance

Everyone with a savings account issued £641 warning as expert says 'check now'

Discover a little-known tax exemption regarding employee expenses

Discover a little-known tax exemption regarding employee expenses

Making the most of incidental overnight expenses

More than a million people could be eligible for Universal Credit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) without realising it

More than a million people could be eligible for Universal Credit payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) without realising it

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert alert to anyone earning less than £60,000

Nearly 3 million mobile phone users on Three, Vodafone, EE, Virgin Media O2 and more could be left without access to mobile data

Nearly 3 million mobile phone users on Three, Vodafone, EE, Virgin Media O2 and more could be left without access to mobile data

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Urgent warning to 2.7 million mobile users ahead of major change to networks

HMRC has issued a message to any students applying for student finance as they begin university in September

HMRC has issued a message to any students applying for student finance as they begin university in September

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HMRC issues message to anyone applying for student finance this year

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Experts top tip could save you £130 on your energy bills

From May 12, 15 hours of free childcare will be available to eligible working parents of children aged between nine months and three years

From May 12, 15 hours of free childcare will be available to eligible working parents of children aged between nine months and three years

One-week warning for parents ahead of free childcare change - are you eligible?

Cheapest fuel Winchester ahead of early May bank holiday

Cheapest fuel Winchester ahead of early May bank holiday

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The cheapest petrol and diesel in Winchester ahead of the bank holiday weekend

The 3G switch off will impact Tesco Mobile, Sky Mobile and Virgin Mobile, who use the O2 network, and iD Mobile and Smarty who use the Three network

The 3G switch off will impact Tesco Mobile, Sky Mobile and Virgin Mobile, who use the O2 network, and iD Mobile and Smarty who use the Three network

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Warning to mobile users as thousands of phones will no longer work this year

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly

It is estimated that almost 4 million smart meters are not working properly

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Millions warned about faulty smart meters - how to check

Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits

Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits

Expert's pension warning to anyone aged between 60 and 70 who could lose out

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

DWP PIP & Universal Credit claimants eligible for free driving lessons

HMRC has confirmed that families with one child will now receive £1,331 per year through Child Benefits

HMRC has confirmed that families with one child will now receive £1,331 per year through Child Benefits

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HMRC issues important Child Benefit reminder following April changes

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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Everyone eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers & how to apply

The Dinky Toy Oldsmobile fetched £992 when it sold on the online auction site earlier this week

The Dinky Toy Oldsmobile fetched £992 when it sold on the online auction site earlier this week

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Check your attics as classic toy sells for nearly £1,000 on eBay

Martin Lewis is urging people to look for their tax code as soon as possible and check if it is correct

Martin Lewis is urging people to look for their tax code as soon as possible and check if it is correct

Martin Lewis warns millions they could be paying too much tax - what to do

The Royal Mint’s Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin is hugely sought-after by collectors and could be worth a small fortune

The Royal Mint’s Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin is hugely sought-after by collectors and could be worth a small fortune

Check your change as rare 50p coin sells for nearly £200

From Monday (April 8) people receiving the state pension will get a 8.5% increase which is worth an extra £900 a year.

From Monday (April 8) people receiving the state pension will get a 8.5% increase which is worth an extra £900 a year.

State pension and other benefits to increase from today - see how much you'll get

The most common tax code is 1257L, which is based on the Personal Tax Allowance of £12,570

The most common tax code is 1257L, which is based on the Personal Tax Allowance of £12,570

Personal Finance

Warning millions could be paying too much tax - how to check your tax code

The Money Saving Expert's comments came as new research from Compare the Market found that typical premiums have increased by £279

The Money Saving Expert's comments came as new research from Compare the Market found that typical premiums have increased by £279

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Martin Lewis car insurance warning as prices soar by nearly £300

Are you looking to buy your first home soon? Why this new £5,000 deposit mortgage could be ideal for you

Are you looking to buy your first home soon? Why this new £5,000 deposit mortgage could be ideal for you

Yorkshire Building Society

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First-time home buyers to be offered new mortgage with just £5,000 deposit

More than one million NHS staff received two one-off payments alongside a 5% pay rise in 2023.

More than one million NHS staff received two one-off payments alongside a 5% pay rise in 2023.

More than 27,000 healthcare workers to receive one-off payments worth £3000