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Council Tax is set to rise again, with an average increase of £100 due next year

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Council Tax bills set to rise by an average of £100 in the new year

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

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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

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Eligibility rules for HMRC Help to Save scheme worth up to £600 a year

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

EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY APRIL 17.File photo dated 19/11/14 of an elderly lady with her electric fire on at home, as one in 25 older people living alone in some areas of England and Wales have no central heating, new analysis suggests. PA Photo. Issue

EMBARGOED TO 0001 MONDAY APRIL 17.File photo dated 19/11/14 of an elderly lady with her electric fire on at home, as one in 25 older people living alone in some areas of England and Wales have no central heating, new analysis suggests. PA Photo. Issue

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Proportion of pensioners living with no central heating is highest in Barrow

The DWP £301 cost of living payment will be paid from April 25, with everyone receiving their payment by May 17

The DWP £301 cost of living payment will be paid from April 25, with everyone receiving their payment by May 17

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Warning one million will not receive £301 cost of living payment this month

The Household Support Fund can be used to help people pay for energy bills or groceries

The Household Support Fund can be used to help people pay for energy bills or groceries

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DWP £842 million for vulnerable households in England - what to expect

The Well Communities has partnered up with Greenheart Den and Bram Longstaffe to grow vegetables for distribution.

The Well Communities has partnered up with Greenheart Den and Bram Longstaffe to grow vegetables for distribution.

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Cost of living crisis: Organisations partner up to grow vegetables for the community

Which? and the Good Housekeeping Institute reveal how shoppers can save hundreds on groceries (PA)

Which? and the Good Housekeeping Institute reveal how shoppers can save hundreds on groceries (PA)

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Experts reveal how households can save £470 a year making these simple swaps

The DWP have issued a warning to anyone expecting cost of living payments this year

The DWP have issued a warning to anyone expecting cost of living payments this year

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DWP £1,350 cost of living payment update - who is eligible & when you'll be paid

Sky has become the first major provider to join the DWP social tariff initiative

Sky has become the first major provider to join the DWP social tariff initiative

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Sky announces major change that could save customers £180 a year

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

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£900 Winter Fuel Payment - see if you're eligible and payment dates from November

Morrisons and Heinz announce partnership to help those in need

Morrisons and Heinz announce partnership to help those in need

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Morrisons shoppers can get a FREE meal with this secret phrase from today

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

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£900 Winter Fuel Payment - who is eligible and payment dates from November

Longer school days 'most straightforward approach' to childcare costs amid cost of living crisis.

Longer school days 'most straightforward approach' to childcare costs amid cost of living crisis.

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Longer school days 'most straightforward approach' to help struggling parents

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

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£900 Winter Fuel Payment - who is eligible and payment dates from November

Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited hot drinks to help over 60s with cost of living.

Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited hot drinks to help over 60s with cost of living.

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Asda launches £1 meal deal with unlimited hot drinks in cafes across the UK

From October 1, 2022 there will be a change in the energy price cap, which will see an increase (PA)

From October 1, 2022 there will be a change in the energy price cap, which will see an increase (PA)

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How to take a meter reading ahead of the October 2022 energy price cap change

New price guarantees for average direct debit rates have been explained by Martin Lewis (PA)

New price guarantees for average direct debit rates have been explained by Martin Lewis (PA)

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Martin Lewis breaks down average energy direct debit rates for October

What is the energy price cap and will I pay more? (PA)

What is the energy price cap and will I pay more? (PA)

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What is the energy price cap and will I pay more?

New Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives in Downing Street, London, after meeting Queen Elizabeth II and accepting her invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

New Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives in Downing Street, London, after meeting Queen Elizabeth II and accepting her invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

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When is Liz Truss's statement on energy bills today? How to watch

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost. (PA)

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost. (PA)

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Millions on Universal Credit set to receive Christmas cash boost in December

Camra warned customers would be put off by a £15 or £20 pint (PA)

Camra warned customers would be put off by a £15 or £20 pint (PA)

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Landlords warn of £20 pints to cover energy bills

Martin Lewis reveals exact amount all UK household will have to pay on energy bills. (PA)

Martin Lewis reveals exact amount all UK household will have to pay on energy bills. (PA)

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Martin Lewis reveals minimum charge households will have to pay on energy bills

Those who claim Universal Credit, income-related ESA and JSA, Income Support, and Pension Credit started to receive this cash in July (PA)

Those who claim Universal Credit, income-related ESA and JSA, Income Support, and Pension Credit started to receive this cash in July (PA)

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1.1 million households to receive £326 cost of living payment today

Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future (PA)

Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future (PA)

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UK pubs warn of mass closures 'within months' amid rapidly increasing energy bills

Warning to anyone who pays a monthly energy bill ahead of £3,500 price hike

Warning to anyone who pays a monthly energy bill ahead of £3,500 price hike

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Warning to anyone who pays a monthly energy bill ahead of £3,500 price hike

British Gas customers could receive £750 ahead of '£3,500' energy bill price hike

British Gas customers could receive £750 ahead of '£3,500' energy bill price hike

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Thousands of British Gas customers set for £750 boost amid Ofgem price cap hike

The one-off payment, announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits from September 20 (PA)

The one-off payment, announced in May, will be paid automatically to people who receive certain disability benefits from September 20 (PA)

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Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment next month - are you eligible?

You could be paid to turn off your washing machine during peak hours (Canva)

You could be paid to turn off your washing machine during peak hours (Canva)

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Brits could be PAID to turn off their washing machines to cut the risk of blackouts

Cost of living crisis UK: Our mission to help you save money. (PA/Newsquest)

Cost of living crisis UK: Our mission to help you save money. (PA/Newsquest)

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Our mission to help you save money

Heating experts have settled the debate on the perfect thermostat temperature – find out if yours is set too high. Picture: PA

Heating experts have settled the debate on the perfect thermostat temperature – find out if yours is set too high. Picture: PA

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Here’s what experts say is the perfect thermostat temperature