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Prime Minister Andy Burnham as it has been confirmed millions of people will get an additional £910 in their pay packets next year

Workers over 21 given £910 cash boost confirms Andy Burnham

One Southampton resident has won £100,000 in the latest Premium Bonds draw

One Southampton resident has won £100,000 in the latest Premium Bonds draw

Huge £100,000 prize won in Southampton as November Premium Bonds winners revealed

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments will start arriving from mid-November, with most pensioners due to receive up to £300 by the end of December.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments will start arriving from mid-November, with most pensioners due to receive up to £300 by the end of December.

DWP confirms when £300 Winter Fuel Payments will start landing in bank accounts

The Royal Mint says mintage figures help establish a coin's rarity, and a low-mintage coin might sell for more than its face value.

The Royal Mint says mintage figures help establish a coin's rarity, and a low-mintage coin might sell for more than its face value.

Rare 50p Snowman coin sells for more than 350 times face value on eBay

Lloyds and Halifax will close 250 UK bank branches in 2026 and 2027 as Lloyds Banking Group cuts its high street network amid online banking growth.

Lloyds and Halifax will close 250 UK bank branches in 2026 and 2027 as Lloyds Banking Group cuts its high street network amid online banking growth.

Full list of every Lloyds and Halifax bank branch closing down

Personal Finance

Society partners with charity to offer members free debt advice

There were more Southampton postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in October 2026

There were more Southampton postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery in October 2026

People's Postcode Lottery

The 5 winning areas in the Postcode Lottery in Southampton in October

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as calls for the BBC licence fee to change grow

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as calls for the BBC licence fee to change grow

BBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as DWP Cold Weather Payments return, with £25 available for every seven-day period of freezing weather.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as DWP Cold Weather Payments return, with £25 available for every seven-day period of freezing weather.

Cold Weather Payments

Cold Weather Payment launches today to help thousands with winter heating bills

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has issued five important reminders to sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 ahead of the November 7 Making Tax Digital quarterly update deadline.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has issued five important reminders to sole traders and landlords earning over £50,000 ahead of the November 7 Making Tax Digital quarterly update deadline.

£50,000 earners face major tax change this week HMRC explains what happens next

Chancellor John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

Chancellor John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

£100 energy bill support to be sent directly to bank accounts for 20 million people

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Department for Works and Pensions

State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs for young

Gumtree has claimed that parents could save around £1,600 on nine popular baby purchases by buying them second-hand

Gumtree has claimed that parents could save around £1,600 on nine popular baby purchases by buying them second-hand

Personal Finance

Parents could save £1.6k on these 9 popular baby items by making this change

Martin Lewis has explained changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders and people with certain health conditions could save a third on train fares.

Martin Lewis has explained changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders and people with certain health conditions could save a third on train fares.

Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money

Green Party councillor for Bargate ward Luke Reynolds

Green Party councillor for Bargate ward Luke Reynolds

Cost of living crisis

Carer charged £15 a day for parking as council would not allow monthly payments

New research reveals how long Brits spend talking about money, why 68% lose sleep over financial worries and how Gen Z are managing their finances.

New research reveals how long Brits spend talking about money, why 68% lose sleep over financial worries and how Gen Z are managing their finances.

The one thing Brits can't stop talking about as autumn Budget draws closer

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the State Pension Age row takes a new turn and Government responds to the campaign

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as the State Pension Age row takes a new turn and Government responds to the campaign

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP State Pension Age row takes new turn as Government responds to campaign

Southampton Itchen MP Darren Paffey

Southampton Itchen MP Darren Paffey

Surprise £1,300 charge for residents sparks urgent calls for explanation

These lucky residents are celebrating after winning in the postcode lottery last month

These lucky residents are celebrating after winning in the postcode lottery last month

People's Postcode Lottery

All of the Southampton winners in the People's Postcode Lottery in September

Drying laundry with a dehumidifier and a fan made all the difference

Drying laundry with a dehumidifier and a fan made all the difference

I thought my dehumidifier had solved indoor laundry drying – then I added one thing

Waste experts say the common mistake could also land you with a pest problem, as well as the £80 fine this summer

Waste experts say the common mistake could also land you with a pest problem, as well as the £80 fine this summer

Personal Finance

UK households warned that breaking little-known bin rule could see them fined

October's Premium Bond winners have been revealed, with multiple big winners in Southampton

October's Premium Bond winners have been revealed, with multiple big winners in Southampton

4 new £25k prize winners in Southampton as October Premium Bonds winners revealed

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Andy Burnham announces VAT cut on energy bills 'from this Thursday' in keynote speech

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Pensioners given major tax promise as Andy Burnham reveals new care plan

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Department for Works and Pensions

Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service

The DWP has confirmed the exact birth date and qualifying week for the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for eligible pensioners.

The DWP has confirmed the exact birth date and qualifying week for the 2026 Winter Fuel Payment, worth up to £300 for eligible pensioners.

DWP confirms exact birth date for £300 Winter Fuel Payment and key week to qualify

A new analysis reveals where it's most expensive to use a public toilet in Britain, with one town charging £1 a visit and others asking just 10p.

A new analysis reveals where it's most expensive to use a public toilet in Britain, with one town charging £1 a visit and others asking just 10p.

£1 to spend a penny - the rising cost of Britain's pricey public toilets revealed

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £160 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £160 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 300 times its face value

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

Department for Work and Pensions

Pensioners hoping for £14,500 State Pension get major DWP response

These appliances are adding a lot of money to your energy bills.

These appliances are adding a lot of money to your energy bills.

The 5 household appliances adding hundreds of pounds onto your energy bills

Martin Lewis issues Christmas warning and flags the gift you should think twice about

Royal Mint's 9 rarest coins revealed and the rare £2 worth more than £500

The Meaco dehumidifier that slashed my energy bills and dried my washing.

The Meaco dehumidifier that slashed my energy bills and dried my washing.

I thought a £260 dehumidifier was an expensive treat - then it paid for itself twice

Tesco shoppers can get free Whoosh delivery on £25+ orders until January 2027.

Tesco shoppers can get free Whoosh delivery on £25+ orders until January 2027.

Tesco shoppers can get free Whoosh delivery until January – but there’s a catch

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as millions of pensioners could see the state pension rise by £488 a year in April, but the increase could push the new rate above the tax threshold.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as millions of pensioners could see the state pension rise by £488 a year in April, but the increase could push the new rate above the tax threshold.

Department for Works and Pensions

State pension expected to rise by £488 a year – but millions face tax warning

Pensioners have just one week to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment if they do not want to receive it.

Pensioners have just one week to opt out of the Winter Fuel Payment if they do not want to receive it.

Winter Fuel Payment warning as pensioners face deadline next week

Personal Finance

Expert warns of simple mistake that could be increasing your energy bills

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as a new petition is calling for a major tax boost for pensioners, with a higher personal allowance linked to the State Pension Triple Lock.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as a new petition is calling for a major tax boost for pensioners, with a higher personal allowance linked to the State Pension Triple Lock.

New tax campaign launched to increase HMRC personal allowance for all pensioners

Christmas toy sales are underway, with Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Argos offering big discounts. Here’s how to use deal stacking to save more.

Christmas toy sales are underway, with Tesco, Aldi, Lidl and Argos offering big discounts. Here’s how to use deal stacking to save more.

Tesco, Argos, Asda and Lidl toy sales revealed with clever deal stacking tips

A free Nationwide benefits checker has helped households uncover an average £555 a month in potential extra income as families struggle with summer costs.

A free Nationwide benefits checker has helped households uncover an average £555 a month in potential extra income as families struggle with summer costs.

Nationwide warns millions could be missing out on £555 a month

Martin Lewis shares the 55p-per-mile tax break millions of drivers could be missing after major rule change

Martin Lewis shares the 55p-per-mile tax break millions of drivers could be missing after major rule change

55p-per-mile tax break millions of drivers could be missing after major rule change

Southampton winners from September 2026's Premium Bonds draw picked up more than £500,000

Southampton winners from September 2026's Premium Bonds draw picked up more than £500,000

2 Southampton residents win £50k prizes as September Premium Bonds winners revealed

Streets in Southampton and its surrounding areas picked up prizes in the Postcode Lottery during August 2026

Streets in Southampton and its surrounding areas picked up prizes in the Postcode Lottery during August 2026

Postcode Lottery

Southampton and surrounding areas among Postcode Lottery winners last month

The birthday rule that could leave you waiting for a free bus pass

The birthday rule that could leave you waiting for a free bus pass

Born between these dates? You could wait even longer for your free bus pass

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028.

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028.

Department for Work and Pensions

State Pension age rises to 67 - who will be hit hardest as retirement age goes up?

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as a petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as a petition calling for the £12,570 Personal Allowance to rise to £18,000 has attracted nearly 65,000 signatures.

Thousands join call to raise HMRC tax free Personal Allowance to £18,000

Around 1m people could be owed pension cash, but fears are growing that HMRC letters will be mistaken for scams and binned.

Around 1m people could be owed pension cash, but fears are growing that HMRC letters will be mistaken for scams and binned.

The HMRC letter you should not throw in the bin - urgent warning about 1m letters

Fraser Campbell

Fraser Campbell

Personal Finance

Thousands miss first Maxing Tax Digital deadline, say Hampshire firm

Hard water can be a costly issue for certain households

Hard water can be a costly issue for certain households

Homes and interiors

Hidden household problem costing Brits hundreds a year that's easily fixed

Derek Caplen, 58, says he hasn't flushed his loo after taking a wee for over three years

Derek Caplen, 58, says he hasn't flushed his loo after taking a wee for over three years

Personal Finance

Man refuses to flush toilet over £50 hike in monthly water bill

Paramount+ is increasing its prices for UK customers from next week

Paramount+ is increasing its prices for UK customers from next week

Popular streaming platform's prices to rise by up to £24 a year from next week

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

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Southampton vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations

Co-op's 15p bread deal lands tomorrow for Uber Eats shoppers

Co-op's 15p bread deal lands tomorrow for Uber Eats shoppers

Co-op slashes price of bread to 15p and milk and eggs to 30p in huge sale today

Students can claim free pizza and food on Results Day 2026

Students can claim free pizza and food on Results Day 2026

A-Level Results

Free pizza, food and treats to celebrate or commiserate A levels results 2026