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The bill cutting check was hailed as a

Cost of living crisis

The energy bill cutting hack called a 'no-brainer' by Martin Lewis

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply

Thousands more pensioners are set to have their payments cut

Thousands more pensioners are set to have their payments cut

DWP announces another £300 Winter Fuel Payment bombshell for pensioners

New figures have revealed £11.5 million were lost to online criminals during the festive period in 2023.

New figures have revealed £11.5 million were lost to online criminals during the festive period in 2023.

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Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammers

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

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

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

Pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits are among the millions in line for a cash boost from the DWP

Pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits are among the millions in line for a cash boost from the DWP

Code to spot bonus cash for millions on Universal Credit, PIP & more before Christmas

New family pension pots could help couples - women in particular - to save for older age with more certainty

New family pension pots could help couples - women in particular - to save for older age with more certainty

The pension change that could help millions of women

Facebook scams now account for two thirds of purchase frauds, according to TSB

Facebook scams now account for two thirds of purchase frauds, according to TSB

TSB issues warning to millions over Facebook scams ahead of Black Friday

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Cost of living crisis

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Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Workers in Watford earn more than the average Brit.

Workers in Watford earn more than the average Brit.

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Watford employees' earnings more than average Brit

Two Abbots Langley residents hit the jackpot this month.

Two Abbots Langley residents hit the jackpot this month.

5 Hertfordshire winners in October's People's Postcode Lottery

Keir Starmer told crowds in Birmingham that funding for the £2 cap on fares in England would run out at the end of 2024.

Keir Starmer told crowds in Birmingham that funding for the £2 cap on fares in England would run out at the end of 2024.

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'Bus tax' as fares to rise from £2 to £3 in Autumn Budget

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.

Personal Finance

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

This comes after the UK Government announced changes to who would be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment this year

This comes after the UK Government announced changes to who would be eligible for the Winter Fuel Payment this year

Pensioners urged to be vigilant over 'malicious' Winter Fuel Payment scam

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

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

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'

Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.

Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.

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HMRC to crackdown on parents who've 'gifted' children money in past 7 years

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

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

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 issues six-month Universal Credit warning as thousands urged to act

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 annual Winter Fuel Payment of between £100 and £300 was introduced in 1997 to help eligible pensioners meet the costs of heating their homes

The annual Winter Fuel Payment of between £100 and £300 was introduced in 1997 to help eligible pensioners meet the costs of heating their homes

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Winter Fuel Payment warning as pensioners face 'sky high energy prices'

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.

Personal Finance

How you can lower your energy bills and what help is available for you

An estimated 1,000 households in Watford are not claiming their Pension Credit

An estimated 1,000 households in Watford are not claiming their Pension Credit

Personal Finance

Elderly residents in Watford urged to apply for Pension Credit

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Cost of living crisis

Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next month

The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage being the fundamental attraction for collectors

The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage being the fundamental attraction for collectors

Rare 'bronze' 20p coin sells for 1,100 times its face value - how to spot

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

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Millions of pensioners will receive DWP bonus payment before Christmas

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Phillips has shared a

Air fryer expert exposes mistake that sends energy bills soaring by 30 per cent

Property values have recovered month on month since their slump in April.

Property values have recovered month on month since their slump in April.

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Watford house price increase lags behind East of England average

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

How to apply for Pension Credit benefit as Winter Fuel Payments cut

Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)

Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)

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Calls for the DWP Christmas bonus to be boosted to more than £100

Vodafone and Three UK say they disagree with the competition regulator’s concerns and that the merger should be approved

Vodafone and Three UK say they disagree with the competition regulator’s concerns and that the merger should be approved

Millions could face higher bills after Vodafone and Three merger, watchdog warns

What is the Winter Fuel Payment and who can receive it?

What is the Winter Fuel Payment and who can receive it?

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What is the Winter Fuel Payment and who is entitled?

British Gas has issued a £149 warning to customers

British Gas has issued a £149 warning to customers

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British Gas issues £149 warning to customers ahead of energy price cap change

Watford's MP said he will be supporting the Labour government in the

Watford's MP said he will be supporting the Labour government in the

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Watford MP among majority who voted to scrap winter fuel payments

For an average UK household, a missed £140 payment could result in a bill of around £1,600 three weeks later

For an average UK household, a missed £140 payment could result in a bill of around £1,600 three weeks later

Martin Lewis takes aim at ‘aggressive’ council tax collection practices

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

Watford's MP said he will be supporting the Labour government in the

Watford's MP said he will be supporting the Labour government in the

Winter Fuel Payment

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‘Difficult decision’ - MP to vote to scrap fuel payments for 10k pensioners

EuroMillions numbers drawn for Friday September 6 2024

EuroMillions numbers drawn for Friday September 6 2024

Friday night £125m EuroMillions winning numbers drawn - are you a winner?

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 as rare £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

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

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

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

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

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Wednesday September 4 2025

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Wednesday September 4 2025

National Lottery

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Tonight’s £12.5m winning National Lottery numbers revealed - have you won?

Winter Fuel Payment

Martin Lewis targets Rachel Reeves with another Winter Fuel Payment warning

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

The Trussell Trust has published new research, calling for the Government to take 'urgent action' on Universal Credit

Universal Credit warning as calls for 'urgent action' made

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

Winter Fuel Payment warning as many pensioners below poverty line will miss out

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

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

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