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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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Netflix viewers £1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this week

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments to increase - see how much you could get

The cheapest pints of beer have been revealed in new research

The cheapest pints of beer have been revealed in new research

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Revealed: The cheapest (and most expensive) places for a pint of lager

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Winter fuel payment deadline looming for thousands of benefits claimants

West Somerset Advice is celebrating it's 45th birthday this month.

West Somerset Advice is celebrating it's 45th birthday this month.

'Helping to ease poverty since 1979': West Somerset Advice turns 45

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

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Businesses considering lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

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.

How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value

Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high

Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high

4 cheap and easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills this winter

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

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

The Royal Mint has announced it will be hiding one gold Snowman 50p coin in one of its advent calendars this year

The Royal Mint has announced it will be hiding one gold Snowman 50p coin in one of its advent calendars this year

Royal Mint reveals it will hide 1 gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar

More Brits shoud get involved in investing

More Brits shoud get involved in investing

'So few Brits embrace benefits of investing'

“I’m not anti-tipping per se, but it does seem to have become the expected rather than a reward for excellent food and service or a pleasant drive home.”

“I’m not anti-tipping per se, but it does seem to have become the expected rather than a reward for excellent food and service or a pleasant drive home.”

Personal Finance

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‘To tip or not to tip?’ – when should you pay the extra in restaurants?

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules

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 as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot

Santander issues urgent warning to bank account holders up and down the country

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

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

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 experts at home and property experts Alan Boswell Group have investigated how UK homeowners might inadvertently invalidate their home insurance.

The experts at home and property experts Alan Boswell Group have investigated how UK homeowners might inadvertently invalidate their home insurance.

Homes and interiors

9 mistakes that could be invalidating your home insurance - and cost up to £30k

Personal Finance

Shoppers hiding money among baby products in 'sweetest' viral social media trend

The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to share data that may help identify benefit fraud

The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to share data that may help identify benefit fraud

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DWP to get powers to check bank accounts under new benefits policy

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

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

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Minister responds to rumours single-person council tax discount could be axed

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

Cost of living crisis

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

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'

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

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

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas

“This doesn’t take away from the fact that households are still experiencing high prices across the board

“This doesn’t take away from the fact that households are still experiencing high prices across the board

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'Huge relief' as ONS reveals UK inflation rate remains at 2.2% in August

The bank has found that posting voice recordings online could lead to scam attempts by using AI technology.

The bank has found that posting voice recordings online could lead to scam attempts by using AI technology.

Bank issues scam warning as 46 per cent of people don't know it even exists

The state pension is set to increase by £460

The state pension is set to increase by £460

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British pensioners issued warning over unexpected HMRC tax bills

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

Pensions minister on plans to link Winter Fuel Payments to Council Tax bands

HMRC has already written to 257,000 pensioners who could have HRP missing from their NI record

HMRC has already written to 257,000 pensioners who could have HRP missing from their NI record

HMRC warning to thousands of parents who could be missing out on pension money

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

The Prime Minister, who has faced criticism for the DWP Winter Fuel Payment policy, said he recognised that it was a “really tough decision”

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Keir Starmer update on plans to cut £300 Winter Fuel Payment for millions

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

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Consumer watchdog Which? is warning drivers of a “very convincing” new scam which demands payments for unpaid parking fines.

Drivers warned of a 'very convincing' new parking ticket scam

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?

Cost of living crisis

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When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

Visa A2A (account-to-account) will launch in the UK in early 2025, giving consumers an “easy-to-use” dispute resolution service

Visa A2A (account-to-account) will launch in the UK in early 2025, giving consumers an “easy-to-use” dispute resolution service

Personal Finance

Visa customers to expect new ‘easy-to-use’ change to how they pay bills

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

Winter Fuel Payment

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

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

NatWest, Halifax, Lloyds, RBS and TSB are among the major banks that are shutting branches this month

NatWest, Halifax, Lloyds, RBS and TSB are among the major banks that are shutting branches this month

TSB, Halifax, Lloyds and NatWest bank branches set to close this month

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after in the UK, with the Royal Mint naming it one of its rarest and most valuable coins

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after in the UK, with the Royal Mint naming it one of its rarest and most valuable coins

'Check your change': Royal Mint's most valuable coins as 50p sells for £210

Natwest users have experienced issues with the app this morning

Natwest users have experienced issues with the app this morning

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NatWest users report issues on banking app - what you need to know

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.

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

Cost of living crisis

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

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 thousands after more DWP errors found - are you due money?

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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Millions of pensioners face increase in energy bills as Winter Fuel Payments cut

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

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

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

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UK homes could be due a £169 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

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

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

Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost

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 has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today