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Food hampers will support families this Christmas

Christmas appeal supports struggling families in Millom

These are the spots to look for if you drive a diesel

These are the spots to look for if you drive a diesel

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The cheapest diesel spots across Barrow and Furness right now

These are the petrol stations across Furness ranked

These are the petrol stations across Furness ranked

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The 10 cheapest spots for petrol across Barrow and Furness

Barrow residents win £1k on People's Postcode Lottery. Picture credit: Darren Casey

Barrow residents win £1k on People's Postcode Lottery. Picture credit: Darren Casey

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Residents in another Barrow postcode win £1,000 on People’s Postcode Lottery

Until recently, the Royal Mint Kew Gardens 50p coin was the rarest of its kind in circulation in the UK

Until recently, the Royal Mint Kew Gardens 50p coin was the rarest of its kind in circulation in the UK

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for nearly 400 times face value on eBay

UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim

UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim

UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim

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

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

Barrow homeowners win £1k on People's Postcode Lottery

Barrow homeowners win £1k on People's Postcode Lottery

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Barrow homeowners win £1k on People's Postcode Lottery

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Department for Work and Pensions

Pension Credit increase for 1.4 million people - how much will you get

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

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Money expert reveals their top energy saving hacks

Jake says EasyJet called him the following day, apologised and offered to refund his fine, but he hasn't accepted it yet

Jake says EasyJet called him the following day, apologised and offered to refund his fine, but he hasn't accepted it yet

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easyJet apologises as holidaymaker slams 'smug' easyJet staff for extra charge

County Hall Kendal

County Hall Kendal

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Council pledges continued support for struggling residents

Ahead of this week’s Bank of England interest rate announcement, here's the best easy access savings accounts

Ahead of this week’s Bank of England interest rate announcement, here's the best easy access savings accounts

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Savings accounts: best and worst for savings interest revealed

Experts have issued a state pension warning to everyone born between 1965 and 1974 in the UK

Experts have issued a state pension warning to everyone born between 1965 and 1974 in the UK

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Millions of people issued state pension warning

The Kew Gardens 50p sells for £156.25 on average, but one seller received over £700 for one when they sold it on eBay.

The Kew Gardens 50p sells for £156.25 on average, but one seller received over £700 for one when they sold it on eBay.

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Royal Mint's rarest coins revealed as 50p sells for £155

Auction House Cumbria raises over £4.7m as bidding drives impressive property sales

Auction House Cumbria raises over £4.7m as bidding drives impressive property sales

Auction House Cumbria hits £4.7M with strong auction sales

The charity and Michelle Scrogham MP met last week to discuss how the government's recent announcement to

The charity and Michelle Scrogham MP met last week to discuss how the government's recent announcement to

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Winter Fuel Allowance changes could impact Barrow residents

Terrance Abba is one of the people in Barrow relying on the fund

Terrance Abba is one of the people in Barrow relying on the fund

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How the Winter Warmth Appeal is helping one man in Barrow put on his heating

The foundation team along with Mayor Scrogham at Hoad Monument

The foundation team along with Mayor Scrogham at Hoad Monument

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The Hoad wraps up as appeal launches to save older Cumbrians facing harsh winter

National Savings and Investment have announced the November Premium Bond winners, see if you've won big.

National Savings and Investment have announced the November Premium Bond winners, see if you've won big.

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

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.

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Winter fuel payment deadline looming for thousands of benefits claimants

Did you take part in the draw?

Did you take part in the draw?

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Residents in Cumbria hit big jackpot with share of over £450,000

The Royal Mint recently named the King Charles III coin as the rarest currently in circulation in the UK, with just 200,000 copies minted.

The Royal Mint recently named the King Charles III coin as the rarest currently in circulation in the UK, with just 200,000 copies minted.

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The new rare 50p coin in circulation selling for more than 200 times its value

To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have tips to earn you as much as £1,000

To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have tips to earn you as much as £1,000

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert top tips for making £1,000 before Christmas

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 cost of getting a BBC TV Licence increased by £10.50 to £169.50 earlier this year

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence increased by £10.50 to £169.50 earlier this year

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Thousands eligible for a free TV licence saving £170 - how to apply

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches

Premium bond high value winners are announced at the beginning of each month

Premium bond high value winners are announced at the beginning of each month

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Four Cumbrians scoop £50,000 prize in this month's Premium Bonds draw

The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p was named by the Royal Mint as the rarest coin currently in circulation in the UK

The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p was named by the Royal Mint as the rarest coin currently in circulation in the UK

The King Charles III coin in circulation selling for nearly 400 times its value

From this winter, only people on pension credit or certain other benefits will receive the winter fuel payments

From this winter, only people on pension credit or certain other benefits will receive the winter fuel payments

Calls for watchdog to investigate cuts to DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Why is tax planning so important?

Why is tax planning so important?

Why is tax planning so important?

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 given £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

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

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

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

If you also get the full State Pension, you will not pay tax on that, but it will count towards your Personal Allowance

If you also get the full State Pension, you will not pay tax on that, but it will count towards your Personal Allowance

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Pension warning to millions in danger of 'running out of money'

NS&I customers could lose acess to Premium Bonds if they fail to fill out a crucial form

NS&I customers could lose acess to Premium Bonds if they fail to fill out a crucial form

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NS&I customers urged to fill out crucial document or face losing Premium Bonds

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

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

Nationwide has announced it will also pay 1% cash back on debit card spending by customers with a FlexDirect account

Nationwide has announced it will also pay 1% cash back on debit card spending by customers with a FlexDirect account

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Nationwide offering 'tempting £175 free cash' offer to any UK customer

Cumbria Auction triumph: Over £3M raised as competitive bidding drives property sales

Cumbria Auction triumph: Over £3M raised as competitive bidding drives property sales

Cumbria Auction triumph: Over £3M raised as competitive bidding drives property sales

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

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.

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

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

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

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

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

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

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

Universal Credit and PIP warning ahead of payment change next week

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

Overcoming uncertainty: How to regain control of your financial health

Overcoming uncertainty: How to regain control of your financial health

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Overcoming uncertainty: How to regain control of your financial health

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

DWP warning to thousands missing out on £3,900 boost - are you eligible

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

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Check your change as 20p coin sells for 250 times its face value on eBay

NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank, has closed 1,360 branches and Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, has shut 1,146

NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland and Ulster Bank, has closed 1,360 branches and Lloyds Bank, Halifax and Bank of Scotland, has shut 1,146

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More than 6,000 bank branches close as milestone hit, Which? reveals