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Bromsgrove employees' earnings more than average Brit

Personal Finance

Bromsgrove employees' earnings more than average Brit

There are a number of unclaimed estates in Worcestershire

There are a number of unclaimed estates in Worcestershire

Personal Finance

Could you be entitled to a fortune? All the unclaimed estates in Bromsgrove

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

Health to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the changes to Universal Credit claimants

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the changes to Universal Credit claimants

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Millions of Universal Credit claimants faced with severe sanctions on benefits

Money Saving Expert has shared his thoughts on Premium Bonds.

Money Saving Expert has shared his thoughts on Premium Bonds.

Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’

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

Cost of living crisis

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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Cost of living crisis

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

Cost of living crisis

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

LOTTERY: Someone is richer this month near Worcester thanks to the People's Postcode Lottery.

LOTTERY: Someone is richer this month near Worcester thanks to the People's Postcode Lottery.

People's Postcode Lottery

Latest lucky People's Postcode Lottery winners in Worcestershire revealed

The UK’s greener digital bank Tandem has revealed that searches for ‘easy ways to save’ have increased by 191% in the past month alone.

The UK’s greener digital bank Tandem has revealed that searches for ‘easy ways to save’ have increased by 191% in the past month alone.

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Personal Finance

These 7 'small' and 'simple' tips could help you save up to £2.5k a year

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Barclays confirmed thousands of current accounts and savings accounts belonging to people outside the UK would be closed

Barclays confirmed thousands of current accounts and savings accounts belonging to people outside the UK would be closed

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Barclays to close thousands of bank accounts as major change confirmed

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

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

DWP £300 cost of living payment date - who is eligible & when you'll be paid

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

Cost of living crisis

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

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

Personal Finance

Families can get £2,000 childcare cost support - are you eligible?

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

Cost of living crisis

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

The DWP have issued a warning to Universal Credit claimants

The DWP have issued a warning to Universal Credit claimants

DWP warn 6 million Universal Credit claimants about court amid rule breaches

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Ofgem confirmed the drop in bills this morning

Ofgem confirmed the drop in bills this morning

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Ofgem confirms energy bills to fall below £2,000 for first time since early 2022

Beauty therapist Lucy Fletcher is thousands of pounds out of pocket after she fell victim to Facebook Marketplace scammers

Beauty therapist Lucy Fletcher is thousands of pounds out of pocket after she fell victim to Facebook Marketplace scammers

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'I lost thousands of pounds to Facebook Marketplace scam'

Around 200,000 families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are missing out on free supermarket vouchers

Around 200,000 families in England, Wales and Northern Ireland are missing out on free supermarket vouchers

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Thousands of pregnant women & new parents can get £442 free supermarket vouchers

More than 11,000 people were claiming unemployment-related benefits as of March

More than 11,000 people were claiming unemployment-related benefits as of March

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Tens of thousands of people 'economically inactive' in Worcestershire

State pensions could rise by £869 next year

State pensions could rise by £869 next year

Millions set for £869 state pension boost next year

Prices for 10 common everyday items in the weekly food shop at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi revealed

Prices for 10 common everyday items in the weekly food shop at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi revealed

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Cheapest supermarkets for 10 most common items revealed by new analysis

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 - rare 20p coin sells for 355 times face value

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

How to spot rare £2 coin selling for more than £500

Almost a million young adults are owed a share of the huge pot

Almost a million young adults are owed a share of the huge pot

Personal Finance

Around 1 million people aged 12-21 owed £1900 in trust funds they're unaware of

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Council releases revised cost-of-living leaflet for residents

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Cost of living crisis

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

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

Cost of living crisis

DWP to replace six benefit payments this year

HSBC, Natwest, Lloyds, Barclays, Halifax and RBS are all among major banks that are shutting branches

HSBC, Natwest, Lloyds, Barclays, Halifax and RBS are all among major banks that are shutting branches

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Every bank branch set to close in July, including HSBC, Halifax and Barclays

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £1,630 every month

DWP Universal Credit claimants with children will be able to claim additional support up to £1,630 every month

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Thousands of Universal Credit claimants to receive £522 monthly boost this week

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

Platform Housing offer modern, stylish accommodation across the country.

Platform Housing offer modern, stylish accommodation across the country.

Could Platform Housing Group have the Retirement Living home for you?

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

Cost of living crisis

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

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Cost of living crisis

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

People receiving Universal Credit could be eligible for an advance on their payments.

People receiving Universal Credit could be eligible for an advance on their payments.

Universal Credit

Universal Credit advance payments available in the UK - here's how to apply

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

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Cost of living crisis

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

The SPA is due to rise to 68 from 2044, but reports suggested ministers wanted to bring that forward to as early as 2035.

The SPA is due to rise to 68 from 2044, but reports suggested ministers wanted to bring that forward to as early as 2035.

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Rise in state pension age to be put on hold amid fears of backlash from voters

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

Cost of living crisis

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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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Cost of living crisis

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