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Martin Lewis issues DWP alert to pensioners on less than £380 a week

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The personal finance guru called on retirees to make sure they're not missing out on thousands of pounds in state support.

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State pensioners could get free £180 TV licence and £4,300 boost with DWP benefit

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Up to 910,000 families who were entitled did not claim the benefit.

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British Gas ‘11am rule’ to cut household energy bills ‘immediately'

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Conflict in the Middle East has caused a spike in wholesale energy costs.

HMRC confirms early £108.20 payments for households in May

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Eligible households will receive an extra cash boost thanks to payments change.

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EasyJet issues update on ticket prices as airline takes £25m hit

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EasyJet boss Kenton Jarvis has provided customers with a crucial update around ticket prices and cancellations.

Best family car named and it's not a Ford, Audi, Hyundai, or Kia

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Autocar's automotive journalists have ranked the best family cars on sale in the UK, and the winner may come as a surprise

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HMRC issues update over £1,000 rule ahead of tax rate changes

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Some of your information may be automatically reported to HMRC

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Over two-thirds of Brits say living alone is 'unaffordable' in 2026

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New research by Nationwide has found that the average age of people living in house shares in the UK is 35

Nationwide update for anyone with a current or savings account

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The issue came to light after a question from a Nationwide app user

Martin Lewis explains major ‘under radar’ tax policy change - ‘this isn’t small potatoes’

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The Government has accepted a series of changes aimed at tackling what Martin Lewis has previously described as aggressive debt collection practices.

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Millions of UK energy bill payers could be set for good news

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The shift is already feeding through into forecasts for the energy price cap

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48,000 UK drivers 'face £100 charge' every day

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New figures have shed more light on the issue

State pension warning as households told ‘prepare’ to go without it

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It comes as Government spending on welfare has increased dramatically.

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Lidl and Iceland named and shamed as first supermarkets to break major new rule

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The Advertising Standards Authority has stepped in.

UK car garage crashes into administration - in business since 2018

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Another car company has fallen into administration in the latest blow for the motor industry in 2026.

Expert explains key step to avoid 'hard reality' if you die without paying off mortgage

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Rising house prices and longer mortgage terms mean more people are carrying debt into later life, leaving families facing difficult decisions when a homeowner dies with an outstanding mortgage

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ISAs 'not always tax-free' as adviser explains little-known HMRC rule

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Millions believe ISAs are completely tax-free, but a financial adviser warns savers are often shocked to learn that's not strictly the case

Rachel Reeves is running out of money – and pensioners might pay the ultimate price

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The triple lock is under threat again, as the Chancellor loses her grip on the nation's finances

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New council tax '63 days' rule as announcement made

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The Government has announced a shake-up to the council tax payment system

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Here's how you can beat 'crippling cinema prices' - tickets for just £1

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ANALYSIS - KATIE ELLIOTT: Cinema ticket prices have risen nearly 100% in two decades. Here's how you can slash costs - and watch pre-released films for just £6

Pension savers offered 'best lifetime annuity rates in a decade' in 'buyer's market'

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A typical 65-year-old buying a £100,000 annuity get an average income of £7,373 a year, which means they recoup their original money after just 14 years.

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DWP benefits stopping this month as claimants told not to ignore letter

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Benefit claimants should have received a letter

Check online now to see how much state pension you will get as age rises

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Here's what you need to know about the State Pension age

Best plug-in hybrid named and it's not Ford, Volvo, or Toyota

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A panel of automotive experts from WhatCar? have shared their verdict on the best plug-in hybrids currently available on the UK car market

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5 DWP extra payments state pensioners could be entitled to - full list

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People over the state pension age are entitled to some extra support from the DWP

Wednesday, Apr 15

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DWP state pension 'poverty warning' as change affects anyone in UK born after 1960

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A minister has been questioned over the increase of the age when people start receiving the benefit.

3 high street banks giving out £200 in April - full list of eligibility

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Three of the UK's high street banks are offering £200 switching bonuses, but customers must meet certain criteria to receive the money in their accounts.

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Households with kettles face £65 charges - change 1 thing

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EXCLUSIVE: Recently, I asked energy experts whether households should get rid of their tumble dryers. One came back and warned me about kettles.

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Households with 9 appliances plugged in face £111.29 charges per year

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You might think you're not racking up any extra costs by leaving certain appliances plugged in, but that may not be the case.

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British Gas, Octopus, EON and OVO customers told to claim over £500 before July

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Energy suppliers are holding onto millions of pounds that should be in Brits' bank accounts.