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DWP Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claimants will see their payments automatically increase next year

Cost of living crisis

DWP PIP change to payments this month ahead of benefit increase next year

The Christmas and New Year bank holidays mean many expecting DWP payments will see the money hit their bank accounts earlier than expected

The Christmas and New Year bank holidays mean many expecting DWP payments will see the money hit their bank accounts earlier than expected

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DWP Universal Credit claimants to notice changes to payments this month

Eligible travellers could be owed up to £224 depending on the destination and flight class of their journey

Eligible travellers could be owed up to £224 depending on the destination and flight class of their journey

Millions of holidaymakers could be owed £244 refund - are you eligible?

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

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Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

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

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

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 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

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

Winter Fuel Payment

'Evil' winter fuel allowance cut has pensioners feeling 'ashamed'

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

Cost of living crisis

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

“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

Which? said it is 'crucial' banks have security protections that are 'up to scratch'

Which? said it is 'crucial' banks have security protections that are 'up to scratch'

Lloyds, TSB and Co-op Bank customers warned over online security ‘loopholes’

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

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans to honour the triple-lock on state pensions last year, worth up to £900 a year for pensioners

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans to honour the triple-lock on state pensions last year, worth up to £900 a year for pensioners

Pensioners set for £900 boost next month - everything you need to know

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

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

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

Former BBC Somerset correspondent Clinton Rogers.

Clinton Rogers: ‘Thank you to people who contacted me with messages of support’

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

Personal Finance

Finance expert shares seven top tips to boost your Credit Score

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150.

Cost of living crisis

Millions urged to check if they are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

Have you been putting your money into a Lifetime ISA?

Have you been putting your money into a Lifetime ISA?

Martin Lewis on how to get £1,000s free towards your first home - ISAs explained

The rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570 and £50,270 will reduce from 12 per cent to 10 per cent from today

The rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570 and £50,270 will reduce from 12 per cent to 10 per cent from today

Personal Finance

National Insurance rate cut for millions from today - what it means for you

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

Cost of living crisis

The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

It is among the energy efficiency schemes to be funded from a £6 billion package announced in 2022’s autumn statement

It is among the energy efficiency schemes to be funded from a £6 billion package announced in 2022’s autumn statement

Personal Finance

New scheme announced that could cut energy bills

Carrier bags could earn you money on eBay

Carrier bags could earn you money on eBay

These carrier bags could fetch you up to £150 on eBay - Tesco, John Lewis and more

The DWP are offering a Christmas bonus this month

The DWP are offering a Christmas bonus this month

DWP urge benefits claimants to look out for a five-letter code which means bonus

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has shared his (theoretical ) 10 pence on Christmas spending

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has shared his (theoretical ) 10 pence on Christmas spending

Martin Lewis shares important tips on how to celebrate Christmas on a budget

There are several payments being made this December

There are several payments being made this December

Winter Fuel Payment, DWP Xmas bonus and £300 cost of living payment dates

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Autumn Statement

Martin Lewis reacts as Universal Credit £470 increase announced

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Cost of living crisis

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

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

Cost of living crisis

One million more people to begin receiving £300 cost of living payment this week

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?

Cost of living crisis

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

Have you won a money prize in November's Premium Bond draw?

Have you won a money prize in November's Premium Bond draw?

Personal Finance

November Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

Martin Lewis has warned pensioners to not bin an important HMRC letter

Martin Lewis has warned pensioners to not bin an important HMRC letter

Martin Lewis: 'Do not bin' HMRC letter that can boost pension by £10,000

The latest figures show average petrol prices in the UK are 155.3p per litre.

The latest figures show average petrol prices in the UK are 155.3p per litre.

Where are the cheapest places to buy petrol in Chard and Ilminster?

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive new £300 cost of living payment from today

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

Cost of living crisis

Almost half a million UK workers to receive pay rise amid cost of living crisis

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

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)

Cost of living crisis

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

A study has revealed the staggering price rises on items including beer, fish and chips, eggs more since 2008

A study has revealed the staggering price rises on items including beer, fish and chips, eggs more since 2008

Cost of living crisis

Here’s what £15 would have bought you 15 years ago – compared to now

Parents have just two days to contact HMRC or risk having their Child Benefits stopped if their child is 16

Parents have just two days to contact HMRC or risk having their Child Benefits stopped if their child is 16

Personal Finance

Benefits deadline this week as thousands could see payments stopped

Around 200,000 families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are missing out on free supermarket vouchers

Around 200,000 families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are missing out on free supermarket vouchers

Personal Finance

Thousands of pregnant women & new parents can get £442 free supermarket vouchers

Many pensioners will receive payments early this month due to the August Bank Holiday

Many pensioners will receive payments early this month due to the August Bank Holiday

How to tell if you will receive benefit payments early this month

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date.

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date.

Check your change - rare 20p coin sells for 355 times face value

NatWest has provided £47.8 million of cost-of-living support since January 2022 to personal customers.

NatWest has provided £47.8 million of cost-of-living support since January 2022 to personal customers.

NatWest to support 10 million every year with financial wellbeing

Research from Virgin Media O2 found over 65s were overspending on their mobile phones by an average of £170 a year

Research from Virgin Media O2 found over 65s were overspending on their mobile phones by an average of £170 a year

Mobile phone warning to pensioners overspending by £170 a year

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

Cost of living crisis

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

If you have not received the payment by July 5, then you should contact the DWP

If you have not received the payment by July 5, then you should contact the DWP

Cost of living crisis

What to do if you haven't received your £150 cost of living payment

The £150 boost is in addition to the means-tested £900 that most low-income benefit claimants will also receive

The £150 boost is in addition to the means-tested £900 that most low-income benefit claimants will also receive

Cost of living crisis

The code to look out for if you are expecting £150 cost of living payment next month

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Cost of living crisis

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

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

Cost of living crisis

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

NatWest has launched a £1 million fund to help local charities and good causes.

NatWest has launched a £1 million fund to help local charities and good causes.

NatWest announces £160k fund to support communities affected by cost of living

The average band D property will pay £5 more per year towards the fire service from April.

The average band D property will pay £5 more per year towards the fire service from April.

Personal Finance

Taxpayers to pay more towards fire service to avoid ‘significant cuts’ to services

Martin Lewis reveals one 'cheaper' way to help tackle mould in your home this winter. (PA/NQ)

Martin Lewis reveals one 'cheaper' way to help tackle mould in your home this winter. (PA/NQ)

Personal Finance

Martin Lewis praises 'cheaper' way to tackle damp and mould in your home