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Bromsgrove ranked seventh for affordable places to live

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Bromsgrove one of the most affordable places to live

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

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Millions to receive new £300 cost of living payment from today

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

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Your fridge could add £580 to your energy bill (here's how to avoid this)

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

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Almost half a million UK workers to receive pay rise amid cost of living crisis

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?

With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet

With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet

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Expert reveals 4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

Ofgem’s energy price cap does not set an upper limit on actual bills, and households will pay more or less depending on how much energy they use

Ofgem’s energy price cap does not set an upper limit on actual bills, and households will pay more or less depending on how much energy they use

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Warning energy bills could rise this winter despite Ofgem price cap fall

RIFT studied the average price of food and drink items and compared how this cost has changed since this time last year.

RIFT studied the average price of food and drink items and compared how this cost has changed since this time last year.

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Finance expert shares the items you should drop from your supermarket shop

Applications for Winter Fuel Payments open in September - this is how to find out if you are eligible, how much you can get and how to apply

Applications for Winter Fuel Payments open in September - this is how to find out if you are eligible, how much you can get and how to apply

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Millions to receive £600 energy bill support - how you can apply

A study has revealed the staggering price rises on items including beer, fish and chips, eggs more since 2008

A study has revealed the staggering price rises on items including beer, fish and chips, eggs more since 2008

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Here’s what £15 would have bought you 15 years ago – compared to now

The actor from Newcastle spends £14.51 a week on her Asda shop with her meals consisting of everything from pesto pasta to a jacket potato with baked beans.

The actor from Newcastle spends £14.51 a week on her Asda shop with her meals consisting of everything from pesto pasta to a jacket potato with baked beans.

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This is how one Asda shopper does her weekly shop for £15

The DWP Winter Fuel Payment provides energy bill support worth up to £600, with applications opening in a matter of weeks

The DWP Winter Fuel Payment provides energy bill support worth up to £600, with applications opening in a matter of weeks

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Millions eligible for £600 energy bill support this winter - how to apply

Co-founder of the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk, Tom Church has shared five 'secret' tips for shopping at Poundland.

Co-founder of the money-saving community LatestDeals.co.uk, Tom Church has shared five 'secret' tips for shopping at Poundland.

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How Poundland customers can save on their next shop with these 5 'secret' tips

This is how you can save up to £720 a year on your weekly shop

This is how you can save up to £720 a year on your weekly shop

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Expert reveals how you can save £720 a year on food shopping

We have previously compared the costs of big brands including Lurpak Butter, Heinz Beans, Fairy Liquid, Colgate toothpaste and shared where the best current deals are.

We have previously compared the costs of big brands including Lurpak Butter, Heinz Beans, Fairy Liquid, Colgate toothpaste and shared where the best current deals are.

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I found out how much Kellogg's cornflakes costs at Morrisons, Tesco, more

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Martin Lewis to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,500 every year

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Households to receive letters as thousands missing out on £3,500 free cash

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

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If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £172 per week

Tax Credit customers have until July 31 to act or risk having their payments stopped by HMRC

Tax Credit customers have until July 31 to act or risk having their payments stopped by HMRC

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Benefit claimants warned to 'act now' or risk payments being stopped

Whether it's using the B&M app or what time you should hit the store, this ultimate guide could make your money go that bit further.

Whether it's using the B&M app or what time you should hit the store, this ultimate guide could make your money go that bit further.

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7 'hacks' to help B&M shoppers save hundreds on their shopping

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

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DWP to replace six benefit payments this year

Car insurance experts from Go Compare have revealed the exact date you should renew your car insurance that can save you hundreds of pounds

Car insurance experts from Go Compare have revealed the exact date you should renew your car insurance that can save you hundreds of pounds

Expert reveals the exact date to renew your car insurance to save you £100s

Research revealed around 150,000 grandparents could be missing out on the state pension boost worth £1,000s

Research revealed around 150,000 grandparents could be missing out on the state pension boost worth £1,000s

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Thousands of grandparents missing out on 'little known benefit' worth £1,000s

Marion Kenyon, CEO of NewStarts.

Marion Kenyon, CEO of NewStarts.

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New community shop where people can pay as little or as much as they like

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

The DWP £150 disability benefit cost of living payment will be sent to more than six million claimants from June 20

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Millions to receive new DWP cost of living payment next week

Martin Lewis' tip came in in the recent Money Saving Expert newsletter

Martin Lewis' tip came in in the recent Money Saving Expert newsletter

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Martin Lewis shares neat tip that allows you to make £200 for free

Working families, with children up to the age of 11, or 16 if their child has a disability, can save up to £2,000 a year per child or £4,000 a year if their child is disabled

Working families, with children up to the age of 11, or 16 if their child has a disability, can save up to £2,000 a year per child or £4,000 a year if their child is disabled

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Families can save up to £2,000 a year on childcare costs - are you eligible?

People are being warned to check their gas meters and energy bills for discrepancies

People are being warned to check their gas meters and energy bills for discrepancies

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You could be overpaying on your energy bills by £1000s, experts warn

Households are set to receive cost of living support payment.

Households are set to receive cost of living support payment.

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Households to receive cost of living support payment

The initial Alternative Fuels Payment (AFP) launched in February 2023

The initial Alternative Fuels Payment (AFP) launched in February 2023

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More households now eligible for £200 energy bill support - how to apply

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has had the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants

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Warning Universal Credit and other benefit claimants could face £50 DWP fine

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

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Little-known council tax discount could save you thousands

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

Cost of living crisis

DWP confirm when first £301 cost of living payment will be received

Martin Lewis shared five steps everyone should follow to reduce their mobile phone bills next month

Martin Lewis shared five steps everyone should follow to reduce their mobile phone bills next month

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Martin Lewis urgent advice to everyone with a mobile ahead of April price rises

People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more will be eligible for the DWP payments

People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more will be eligible for the DWP payments

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DWP issues update on £1,350 cost of living payments - dates and eligibility

Broadband experts reveal how to beat price hikes this April (PA)

Broadband experts reveal how to beat price hikes this April (PA)

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Experts reveal how to beat the 14 per cent price hike on broadband this April

This is how you can save money on your weekly shop at Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda and more

This is how you can save money on your weekly shop at Tesco, Aldi, Lidl, Asda and more

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5 ways you can cut down on the cost of your weekly food shop

As the cost of living crisis continues to hit households hard, this is every DWP payment you could receive in March

As the cost of living crisis continues to hit households hard, this is every DWP payment you could receive in March

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Every DWP payment you could be eligible for this month

More than eight million people will qualify for a new £900 cash boost from the DWP

More than eight million people will qualify for a new £900 cash boost from the DWP

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DWP issues update on £900 cost of living payments - dates and eligibility

Martin Lewis warned anyone aged 45 to 70 they could be lose out on up to £7,500 by missing an upcoming deadline

Martin Lewis warned anyone aged 45 to 70 they could be lose out on up to £7,500 by missing an upcoming deadline

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis warning to anyone aged 45 to 70 who could be missing out on £7,500

New DWP plans could see Universal Credit claimants lose more than £1,000 of benefits

New DWP plans could see Universal Credit claimants lose more than £1,000 of benefits

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Universal Credit claimants could lose £1,000 under new DWP plans

Which? and the Good Housekeeping Institute reveal how shoppers can save hundreds on groceries (PA)

Which? and the Good Housekeeping Institute reveal how shoppers can save hundreds on groceries (PA)

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Experts reveal how households can save £470 a year making these simple swaps

How much does it really cost to run your dumble dryer? (Canva)

How much does it really cost to run your dumble dryer? (Canva)

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How much does it cost to run a tumble dryer as UK households turn them off

Residents have been invited to fill out a survey.

Residents have been invited to fill out a survey.

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Cost-of-living survey launched to help support residents

How you can make your clothes last longer using simple TikTok trends (Canva)

How you can make your clothes last longer using simple TikTok trends (Canva)

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Experts reveal the viral TikTok hacks that could make your clothes last longer

Energy suppliers including British Gas, OVO and Utilita are providing free credit to eligible customers

Energy suppliers including British Gas, OVO and Utilita are providing free credit to eligible customers

Cost of living crisis

Energy suppliers giving out up to £250 in free credit - who is eligible

The DWP have issued a warning to anyone expecting cost of living payments this year

The DWP have issued a warning to anyone expecting cost of living payments this year

Cost of living crisis

DWP £1,350 cost of living payment update - who is eligible & when you'll be paid

As the cost of living crisis continues, here are a few ways you can save a bit of money when you need to travel by train

As the cost of living crisis continues, here are a few ways you can save a bit of money when you need to travel by train

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5 ways to help you save money on train tickets this year

British Gas, EDF, EoN, Octopus Energy and more customers could be paid to cut their electricity use tonight

British Gas, EDF, EoN, Octopus Energy and more customers could be paid to cut their electricity use tonight

Cost of living crisis

National Grid will pay households to use less energy tonight

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

Cost of living crisis

£900 Winter Fuel Payment - see if you're eligible and payment dates from November

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost. (PA)

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants set for £10 Christmas cash boost. (PA)

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Millions on Universal Credit set to receive Christmas cash boost in December

Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future (PA)

Bosses of six of the UK’s biggest pub and brewing companies are worried for their immediate future (PA)

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UK pubs warn of mass closures 'within months' amid rapidly increasing energy bills

Cost of living support is available to those in receipt of Universal Credit, disability benefits and other benefits, as well as energy bill discounts (PA)

Cost of living support is available to those in receipt of Universal Credit, disability benefits and other benefits, as well as energy bill discounts (PA)

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The cost of living payments still available - are you eligible?