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

Cost of living crisis

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Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter

Winter Fuel Payment

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Martin Lewis targets Rachel Reeves with another Winter Fuel Payment warning

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 latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

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

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

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

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

'Check your change': The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins revealed

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

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

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

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

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

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

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

UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

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

A smart meter next to an energy bill

A smart meter next to an energy bill

Reader's letter

Personal Finance

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'Smart meters benefit the energy companies, not us'

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

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

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UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?

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

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

UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?

A smart meter next to an energy bill

A smart meter next to an energy bill

Reader's letter

Personal Finance

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'I refused to have one fitted because a smart meter can’t save me money'

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit

The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit

DWP review warning to those on Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and more

Display of produce in butcher's shop window

Display of produce in butcher's shop window

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Food bank says it can't afford to issue meat vouchers

TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list

TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list

TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list

The new service, launched by the DWP and the Department for Health and Social Care, will bring together medical assistance and advice on workplace support

The new service, launched by the DWP and the Department for Health and Social Care, will bring together medical assistance and advice on workplace support

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DWP launches new trial as part of sweeping changes to welfare system

DWP PIP could be worth up to £9,583.60 a year depending on your circumstances

DWP PIP could be worth up to £9,583.60 a year depending on your circumstances

DWP issues update to PIP claimants - how much can you actually claim

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

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

Money Saving Expert has shared his thoughts on Premium Bonds.

Money Saving Expert has shared his thoughts on Premium Bonds.

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

A Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £134 on eBay with a Fleetwood-based seller earning the small fortune

A Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £134 on eBay with a Fleetwood-based seller earning the small fortune

Lancashire seller receives £134 for this 50p coin- have you got one somewhere?

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 issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

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

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

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

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

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

The Kew Gardens 50p is a highly desirable coin, due to its scarcity in circulation and as a commemorative coin

The Kew Gardens 50p is a highly desirable coin, due to its scarcity in circulation and as a commemorative coin

Online bidding war sees rare Royal Mint 50p coin sell for £2,500

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

The rare Royal Mint 20p coins selling for more than £150 - how to spot

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

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

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

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DWP warns Universal Credit claimants they face fines or court over changes

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

DWP sending 'do not ignore' letters to claimants who could lose benefits

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

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

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

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

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

From TV to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60's

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

Personal Finance

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 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

The rare Royal Mint 20p coins selling for more than £150 - how to spot

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

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

From TV to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60's

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

The rare Royal Mint 20p coins selling for more than £150 - how to spot

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 warning to 500,000 claimants who must act or lose benefits

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

DWP Universal Credit and PIP warning to claimants planning a holiday this year

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

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

DWP Universal Credit payments increase this week - what you will get

Number of people accessing pandemic debt relief help in Wyre Forest rose by a tenth last year

Number of people accessing pandemic debt relief help in Wyre Forest rose by a tenth last year

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The number of people accessing pandemic debt relief help in Wyre Forest

Money Saving Expert has shared his thoughts on Premium Bonds.

Money Saving Expert has shared his thoughts on Premium Bonds.

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

PIP, Universal Credit and Pension payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are all set to increase next month

PIP, Universal Credit and Pension payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) are all set to increase next month

DWP PIP payments set to increase next month - how much will you get

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

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 from April 1

DWP Universal Credit payments to increase next month - what you will get

Kidderminster Town Hall

Kidderminster Town Hall

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Why has council's share of tax risen by 16.5%?