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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

House prices drop by an average of £5000, possibly to beat the return of Stamp Duty for many properties

House prices drop by an average of £5000, possibly to beat the return of Stamp Duty for many properties

House prices drop by £5000 with sellers rushing ahead of Stamp Duty hike

Housing benefit payments are to be frozen next year

Housing benefit payments are to be frozen next year

Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

The cost of butter has risen across Asda, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, Morrisons, Aldi and Lidl amid supply shortages

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Warning to supermarket shoppers as the price of butter soars across the UK

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

There has been a significant drop in cash machine numbers across the UK

There has been a significant drop in cash machine numbers across the UK

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Analysis shows number of ATMs in Bradford has dropped in three years

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

Nurseries are considering adding top-up fees to free hours after increases to National Minimum Wage and National Insurance contributions

Nurseries are considering adding top-up fees to free hours after increases to National Minimum Wage and National Insurance contributions

Free childcare hours at risk as nurseries add top-up fees

Homebase customers and employees should be aware of their rights ahead of risk of administration

Homebase customers and employees should be aware of their rights ahead of risk of administration

Homebase sold in rescue deal but future of 2,000 workers and 49 shops still unclear

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

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

Netflix viewers £1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this week

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

Failing to act quickly

Failing to act quickly

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Santander, Barclays, Nationwide, NatWest customers urged to withdraw £1

It is vital to make a crucial check for your mobile phone this month, or risk losing out on as much as £352

It is vital to make a crucial check for your mobile phone this month, or risk losing out on as much as £352

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Mobile phone users issued £352 overpayment warning this month

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2022

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2022

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What is Fuel Duty and how much has the tax risen over the years?

Uswitch.com has shared findings from a survey of households' bad habits, in which it asked: 'How frequently, if at all, do you do any of the following?'

Uswitch.com has shared findings from a survey of households' bad habits, in which it asked: 'How frequently, if at all, do you do any of the following?'

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Hotter washing machine cycles could cost homes £16.76 more annually

Out-of-contract TV and broadband customers could save £160 on average by switching, per a new survey conducted by Which?

Out-of-contract TV and broadband customers could save £160 on average by switching, per a new survey conducted by Which?

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Haggle and switch savings for broadband, TV, and mobile customers

In September, the average private rent in Great Britain was £1,295 per month - eight per cent higher than a year ago

In September, the average private rent in Great Britain was £1,295 per month - eight per cent higher than a year ago

Personal Finance

Private rent in Bradford rises by seven per cent in space of year, new figures show

Donna said she's 'always got a chest freezer full of food through yellow sticker shopping'

Donna said she's 'always got a chest freezer full of food through yellow sticker shopping'

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How this mum of 6 saves more than £500 at Morrisons using 'amazing' shopping hack

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

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

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

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Which?'s best and worst energy companies for green credentials revealed

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

The DWP have been handed controversial new powers

The DWP have been handed controversial new powers

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DWP handed powers to check bank accounts of people who claim benefits

From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments, while around 10 million others miss out.

From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments, while around 10 million others miss out.

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Around 82% of pensioners below poverty line to lose Winter Fuel Payment

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

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

Government update on Winter Fuel Payment cuts as legal bid to overturn launched

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 bank said customers aged 18 to 93 were affected.

The bank said customers aged 18 to 93 were affected.

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Santander issues urgent warning to bank account holders up and down the country

Polly will be debt-free in a couple of weeks

Polly will be debt-free in a couple of weeks

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The debt centre pulling people out of poverty and keeping enforcement agents away

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.

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

Money Saving Expert shared a warning to anyone with a savings account on his BBC Sounds podcast.

Money Saving Expert shared a warning to anyone with a savings account on his BBC Sounds podcast.

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Martin Lewis shares urgent warning to anyone with savings accounts

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

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

Are you concerned about the October energy bill price rise?

Are you concerned about the October energy bill price rise?

What energy bill help is available for Bradford district residents this winter?

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

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NS&I issues urgent bank transfer warning to anyone with Premium Bonds

Anyone aged over 65 can reserve a room at the popular nursing home, which is rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Anyone aged over 65 can reserve a room at the popular nursing home, which is rated ‘good’ by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

More people call Currergate home with only a few rooms available

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Universal Credit warning as claimants could miss out on £756 a year

The coin sold for £180,000 and was said to be 'unique'

The coin sold for £180,000 and was said to be 'unique'

Personal Finance

Rare coin exceeds auction expectations and sells for incredible £180,000

The higher your credit score, the higher your chances of being accepted for a mortgage of your desired amount.

The higher your credit score, the higher your chances of being accepted for a mortgage of your desired amount.

Personal Finance

Applying for a mortgage? 10 'most effective' ways to boost your credit score

Phillips has shared a

Phillips has shared a

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

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)

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

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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£449 warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment and price cap changes hit

How many Tesco Clubcard points do you currently have?

How many Tesco Clubcard points do you currently have?

How Tesco shoppers can claim double Clubcard points until end of September

This winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

This winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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'Deeply challenging' winter ahead for millions as Winter Fuel Payment cut

The most common tax code is 1257L, which is based on the Personal Tax Allowance of £12,570

The most common tax code is 1257L, which is based on the Personal Tax Allowance of £12,570

Millions warned they could be paying too much tax - how to check your tax code

Council says bailiffs are used as 'last resort' as new figures are released

Council says bailiffs are used as 'last resort' as new figures are released

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Council says bailiffs are used as 'last resort' as new figures are released

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Martin Lewis targets Rachel Reeves with another Winter Fuel Payment warning

When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

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?

NatWest, Halifax, Lloyds, RBS and TSB are among the major banks that are shutting branches this month

NatWest, Halifax, Lloyds, RBS and TSB are among the major banks that are shutting branches this month

TSB, Halifax, Lloyds and NatWest bank branches set to close this month