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Martin Lewis says all state pensioner could still get £300 winter fuel payment in 2024

Financial expert says if a court case being brought by two pensioners succeeds then it could be reinstated for 10 million

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DWP bank account checks risk sparks 'surveillance' worries for claimants

Officials will get new powers to raid properties and seize items to tackle benefit fraud, with Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance and Housing Benefit claimants among those at risk

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British Gas, OVO, EDF, Octopus and other energy bills to rise £144 in days

The energy price cap is increasing from October 1, with customers in the UK facing hikes

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DWP new response over bank account checks in benefit fraud crackdown

The DWP has issued a fresh statement about how it will work, but there are worries about the impact on people claiming Universal Credit, Jobseeker's Allowance and other benefits

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British Gas, Octopus, Ovo, EDF customers warned of potential £75 overcharge without accurate meter readings

Price comparison website uSwitch warned that a failure to do so could see millions of people charged the new higher tariff for both October and part or all of September, so leaving them out of pocket

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Nationwide to hand out £175 to customers who change accounts

People need to switch their current account and meet certain requirements

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Carol Vorderman's surprising dieting secrets - including a surprising vegetable

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Carol Vorderman has opened up about the secrets behind her incredible figure, admitting that she doesn't 'give a toss' about what other people think of her size

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State pensioners to get free DWP £300 payment born before date - if they qualify

What the eligibility criteria are for the vital payment after Labour government withdrew it for millions

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Nationwide making £50 change for most customers from November

It comes as the building society launched a new £175 offer

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Yorkshire couple's £460 bill after drying clothes on radiator

For years, the couple had been drying clothes on radiators

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HMRC urges 670,000 people born between two dates to claim £2,212

Thousands of cash pots are sitting unclaimed, the Government says

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Brits urged to do one simple task this week to save cash on their energy bills

Energy bills are set to go up across the country from next week

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DWP urged to scrap benefit policy that leaves children 'crying with hunger'

Fresh calls for Labour and the DWP to axe the controversial two-child benefit cap are building, as parents open up about their bleak reality of choosing between heating or eating

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DWP warning as Winter Fuel Payment 'absolute deadline' looms to claim £4,300

The eligibility criteria for the £300 payment are changing

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Mortgage rates 'set to increase' as Bank of England holds base rate, impacting borrowers

The Bank of England's decision to keep the base rate on hold can be seen as a sign of fear

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DWP scheme that's about to open will offer £150 payment to millions

The winter 2024/25 Warm Home Discount scheme will open soon and eligible people should be contacted by the DWP

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DWP issues new PIP change that will affect thousands of assessments

The DWP is hiring thousands more case managers to assess Personal Independence Payment (PIP) claims in a bid to speed up the process for disabled people

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Tesco and Aldi price match controversy – ‘shoppers getting less for their money’

BBC researchers found that of 122 Tesco some 38 - nearly a third - had at least five percentage points less of the main ingredient than the Aldi products they had been matched to

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Heating engineer says 'common mistake' will cost you £55

There's no escaping the fact that the heating will be going on soon - but you can make it work efficiently and reduce costs

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State pensioners to get at least £233 this winter after losing DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Millions of pensioners will miss out on the Winter Fuel Payment this year because of a rule change. But there are other payments available that could help you save on your energy bills

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DWP Winter Fuel Payment Labour update as campaign grows to give it to state pensioners

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said 'the very wealthiest pensioners shouldn’t be in receipt of a free allowance' in an interview with the BBC

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Martin Lewis urges standard tariff energy users to act now and ‘cut the cost by 7%’

With the energy price cap rise taking place in just days, Martin Lewis highlighted how some households may have to pay more now to have a far smaller bill later

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Make your own Greggs-style sausage rolls at home with B&M's £20 gadget

Bargain superstore B&M is selling a kitchen appliance that is a 'must' for anyone who enjoys sausage rolls

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British Gas to dish out £150 to thousands of customers in winter support

British Gas will help deliver a government winter support discount for all eligible customers

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