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A number of Hampshire postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

People's Postcode Lottery

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The Hampshire postcodes which won prizes in the Postcode Lottery in August

Heat Pump Grant UK: How to replace your oil boiler for free

Heat Pump Grant UK: How to replace your oil boiler for free

Heat Pump Grant UK: How to replace your oil boiler for free

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?

Winter fuel payments of up to £300 were previously paid to all pensioners

Winter fuel payments of up to £300 were previously paid to all pensioners

Winter Fuel Payment

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Winter Fuel Payment update as Rishi Sunak backs proposals for commons vote

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

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

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

The DWP is said to owe £500 million in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners.

The DWP is said to owe £500 million in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK, including married women, widows and pensioners.

Brits could be owed £1000s after more DWP errors found - are you due money?

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 update as petition against changes hits new milestone

Each RCA claim will be subject to a maximum compensation limit of £1m.

Each RCA claim will be subject to a maximum compensation limit of £1m.

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Victims of far-right protests could claim up to £1m through government scheme

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change

Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly

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 claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

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DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'

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

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

Thousands warned they are missing out on nearly £4,000 DWP cost of living boost

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

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Warning to blue badge holders who face £1,000 fine if they do not act

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50

When you turn 50, you start to get many different perks and discounts in the UK.

When you turn 50, you start to get many different perks and discounts in the UK.

Personal Finance

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Train discounts, cinema tickets and insurance - the best freebies for over 50's

Food inflation is now lower than at any point since December 2021, helped by falling prices for key products such as butter and coffee.

Food inflation is now lower than at any point since December 2021, helped by falling prices for key products such as butter and coffee.

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Food inflation now at lowest levels since 2021, as some non-food prices fall

The increase in the cost of car insurance in the past year may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers.

The increase in the cost of car insurance in the past year may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers.

Car insurance costs increase by more than £132, drivers warned

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

Personal Finance

Extremely rare banknote sells for £32,000 at auction

The latest ranking puts Ecotricity at the top of the table, followed by Outfox the Market, Ovo Energy and Utility Warehouse

The latest ranking puts Ecotricity at the top of the table, followed by Outfox the Market, Ovo Energy and Utility Warehouse

Personal Finance

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EDF and Utilita named as the worst energy companies for customer service

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

Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

'Check your change': The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins revealed

Failure to get rid of election materials properly could be a civil offence resulting in a £200 fine, experts have warned

Failure to get rid of election materials properly could be a civil offence resulting in a £200 fine, experts have warned

General Election 2024

Public warned throwing away election documents could land you a £200 fine

Millions of households in the UK have been warned they do not have the correct level of contents insurance on their belongings

Millions of households in the UK have been warned they do not have the correct level of contents insurance on their belongings

Homes and interiors

Millions issued urgent insurance warning as they are under-protected

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

DWP warning to pensioners as thousands of bank statements checked

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

UK households could claim £170 refund on TV licence fee

The Royal Mint Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin sold for £160 after inspiring a mini bidding war on eBay this week

The Royal Mint Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin sold for £160 after inspiring a mini bidding war on eBay this week

Rare Royal Mint coins as 50p sells for more than 300 times face value

The portrait of King Charles will appear on all four banknotes – the £5, £10, £20 and £50 – with no other alterations to the existing designs

The portrait of King Charles will appear on all four banknotes – the £5, £10, £20 and £50 – with no other alterations to the existing designs

Everywhere you can get brand new King Charles bank notes from today

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week

RAC analysis has shown how much petrol and diesel costs in the UK and Europe

RAC analysis has shown how much petrol and diesel costs in the UK and Europe

Personal Finance

RAC reveals UK's diesel prices are the highest in Europe

The co-founder of the online savings platform Raisin UK, to urge people to check their contributions to see if they can boost their State Pension by thousands of pounds.

The co-founder of the online savings platform Raisin UK, to urge people to check their contributions to see if they can boost their State Pension by thousands of pounds.

National Insurance

'Urgent' warning issued to do National Insurance check amid '£6k time bomb'

The Household Support Fund, aimed at supporting vulnerable households with the cost of living, is still available

The Household Support Fund, aimed at supporting vulnerable households with the cost of living, is still available

Cost of living crisis

What is the Household Support Fund and how to claim the cost of living support

NatWest customers have been reporting issues with the online banking service

NatWest customers have been reporting issues with the online banking service

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Is NatWest down? Bank responds to users' online banking issues

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?

The payment will appear on your statement as 'Nationwide Fairer Share Payment'.

The payment will appear on your statement as 'Nationwide Fairer Share Payment'.

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide to pay free £100 bonus to millions of UK customers

HSBC put around 1.5 million people at risk of greater financial harm, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

HSBC put around 1.5 million people at risk of greater financial harm, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)

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HSBC fined more than £6m over treatment of customers

Current rules allow suppliers to “back bill” customers for an entire year with some customers facing shock bills of £1,000 and upwards

Current rules allow suppliers to “back bill” customers for an entire year with some customers facing shock bills of £1,000 and upwards

Citizens Advice

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Millions dealing with smart meter faults as customers face shock £1,000 bills

This is a list of rare coins compiled by the Royal Mint, with information about the year of release, denomination and design features

This is a list of rare coins compiled by the Royal Mint, with information about the year of release, denomination and design features

Royal Mint reveals rarest and most valuable coins, including 10p, 50p and £2

Rishi Sunak declared inflation was “back to normal” in response to the latest figures, and that “brighter days are ahead”.

Rishi Sunak declared inflation was “back to normal” in response to the latest figures, and that “brighter days are ahead”.

UK inflation falls to lowest levels in nearly three years

Martin Lewis told his followers that easyJet were launching their March to June 2025 flights today, with the “best possible rates” being available early

Martin Lewis told his followers that easyJet were launching their March to June 2025 flights today, with the “best possible rates” being available early

Martin Lewis' urgent alert to holidaymakers to grab easyJet's cheapest flight rates

The 50p coin that could be worth a small fortune after selling for more than £100

The 50p coin that could be worth a small fortune after selling for more than £100

Check your change as 50p coin sells for more than 250 times its face value

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

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

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply

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

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

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

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 20p coin sells for 250 times its face value on eBay

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1,437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants told to act after major change to DWP rules

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week

Banks, post offices and charities can take in old currency from people

Banks, post offices and charities can take in old currency from people

Personal Finance

Everything to know on what to do if you want to get rid of old coins in the UK

TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list

TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list

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TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list

HMRC has issued a message to any students applying for student finance as they begin university in September

HMRC has issued a message to any students applying for student finance as they begin university in September

Personal Finance

HMRC issues message to anyone applying for student finance this year

From May 12, 15 hours of free childcare will be available to eligible working parents of children aged between nine months and three years

From May 12, 15 hours of free childcare will be available to eligible working parents of children aged between nine months and three years

One-week warning for parents ahead of free childcare change - are you eligible?