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Black Friday is fast approaching

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MoneyMagpie's top tips for Black Friday - Do you really need that deal?

Eligible households in several postcodes have already qualified for the DWP cold weather payment following the cold snaps this week

Eligible households in several postcodes have already qualified for the DWP cold weather payment following the cold snaps this week

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Brits urged to check eligibility for cost of living payment activated this week

There are few greater joys at Christmas than timing a supermarket for when there's no queues, the shelves have been restocked and you can grab a yellow sticker bargain

There are few greater joys at Christmas than timing a supermarket for when there's no queues, the shelves have been restocked and you can grab a yellow sticker bargain

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Best time to do your Christmas shopping at every supermarket revealed

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

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

The regulator said the increase would see the typical bill for a household in England, Scotland and Wales increase

The regulator said the increase would see the typical bill for a household in England, Scotland and Wales increase

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Energy bills will rise again from January as Ofgem confirms price cap increase

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

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

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

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Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap

Money Magpie's top tips for first-time buyers

Money Magpie's top tips for first-time buyers

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Money Magpie's top tips for first-time buyers

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

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

York children taking part in the Healthy Me camp, an activity put on as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme in 2023-4. Picture is from York Council

York children taking part in the Healthy Me camp, an activity put on as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme in 2023-4. Picture is from York Council

Children's activities and care places for low income families face cuts in York

Virgin Media price increases will begin next year

Virgin Media price increases will begin next year

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Virgin Media broadband customers face price increase after rule changes

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

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

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Pension Credit increase for 1.4 million people - how much will you get

Jake says EasyJet called him the following day, apologised and offered to refund his fine, but he hasn't accepted it yet

Jake says EasyJet called him the following day, apologised and offered to refund his fine, but he hasn't accepted it yet

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easyJet apologises as holidaymaker slams 'smug' easyJet staff for extra charge

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments to increase - see how much you could get

Amazon Black Friday Week dates have been announced

Amazon Black Friday Week dates have been announced

Amazon Black Friday Week 2024 dates, early deals and discounts

A tax code is used by an employer or pension provider in order to work out how much Income Tax to take from an individual's pay or pension

A tax code is used by an employer or pension provider in order to work out how much Income Tax to take from an individual's pay or pension

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Are you paying too much tax? How to check your tax code

The council is spending more on temporary accommodation for people who are struggling

The council is spending more on temporary accommodation for people who are struggling

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Cost of putting people in temporary York homes rockets as cost of living bites

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Winter fuel payment deadline looming for thousands of benefits claimants

BetZillion: Top 10 Betting Sites Online in the UK

BetZillion: Top 10 Betting Sites Online in the UK

BetZillion: Top 10 Betting Sites Online in the UK

Keep your eyes peeled for this Atlantic salmon 50p coin as one has sold for more than £100

Keep your eyes peeled for this Atlantic salmon 50p coin as one has sold for more than £100

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Look out for this 'very rare' 50p coin as it sells for more than £100 on eBay

The loans must be spent on improving a property’s energy efficiency.

The loans must be spent on improving a property’s energy efficiency.

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide offering customers £20,000 interest free loans to improve homes

Ms Reeves insisted her Budget would be “honest”

Ms Reeves insisted her Budget would be “honest”

Rachel Reeves urged to impose 2% tax on certain individuals - are you affected?

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

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'

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

Just 210,000 copies of the coin were produced by The Royal Mint, which lists the Kew Gardens coin as one of its most valuable.

Just 210,000 copies of the coin were produced by The Royal Mint, which lists the Kew Gardens coin as one of its most valuable.

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'Check your change' as Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 400 times face value

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'

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'

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

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

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.

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DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said that BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media Broadband misled consumers

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said that BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media Broadband misled consumers

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BT, EE, TalkTalk, O2, Virgin Media & more misled broadband customers, watchdog says

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

Just 200,000 of the Atlantic Salmon 50ps have been released to UK banks and post offices, 10,000 less than the 2009 Kew Gardens coin

Just 200,000 of the Atlantic Salmon 50ps have been released to UK banks and post offices, 10,000 less than the 2009 Kew Gardens coin

Royal Mint reveals the new rarest 50p coin in circulation as one sells for £164

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties

Major banks including Barclays, Nationwide, HSBC and Lloyds have had their say on the new scam reimbursement rules.

Major banks including Barclays, Nationwide, HSBC and Lloyds have had their say on the new scam reimbursement rules.

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Major banks reveal how much scam victims will be refunded under new rules

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 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

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The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today have been revealed

How far do you have to travel in North Yorkshire to visit a branch of your bank?

How far do you have to travel in North Yorkshire to visit a branch of your bank?

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Yorkshire is UK's 'worst' area for bank branch access - how many are still open?

Thousands of people in York are set to struggle this winter with, inset, Cllr Katie Lomas

Thousands of people in York are set to struggle this winter with, inset, Cllr Katie Lomas

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Nearly 3,000 York households face 'winter of crisis', says council chief

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

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Minister responds to rumours single-person council tax discount could be axed

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

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'Scope for more price cuts' as fuel prices plummet at fastest rate of the year

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

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

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This is when you should turn your heating on this year

After asking officers to recalculate the amount, the DWP then said he owed even more

After asking officers to recalculate the amount, the DWP then said he owed even more

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DWP order man who cares for disabled wife to pay £9000 back over 25 years

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

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

The bank has found that posting voice recordings online could lead to scam attempts by using AI technology.

The bank has found that posting voice recordings online could lead to scam attempts by using AI technology.

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Bank issues scam warning as 46 per cent of people don't know it even exists

Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

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Ovo energy customers to receive compensation as firm hit with £2.37m penalty

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

Just 999 coins have been minted in the collection, making them extremely rare worldwide

Just 999 coins have been minted in the collection, making them extremely rare worldwide

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Get your hands on incredibly valuable coin as top 10 rarest coins revealed

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

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Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter