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With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

Cost of living crisis

Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter

Martin Lewis discussed the popular form of savings during his Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds.

Martin Lewis discussed the popular form of savings during his Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds.

Martin Lewis exposes 'complete urban myth' around NS&I Premium Bonds

Save this Christmas by planning the cheapest days to buy your turkey

Save this Christmas by planning the cheapest days to buy your turkey

When should you buy your turkey for Christmas? This is the best time to go

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

Housing benefit payments are to be frozen next year

Housing benefit payments are to be frozen next year

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Housing benefit payments to be frozen next year

The cost of Christmas is expected to hit millions this year

The cost of Christmas is expected to hit millions this year

Cost of living crisis

Debt expert shares her top tips to save on the cost of Christmas

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

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

Facebook scams now account for two thirds of purchase frauds, according to TSB

Facebook scams now account for two thirds of purchase frauds, according to TSB

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TSB issues warning to millions over Facebook scams ahead of Black Friday

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

Department for Work and Pensions

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

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

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JD Wetherspoon boss issues price rise warning to customers

Failing to act quickly

Failing to act quickly

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Santander, Barclays, Nationwide, NatWest customers urged to withdraw £1

Did you know you could save around £300 a year on your energy bills with small changes around the home?

Did you know you could save around £300 a year on your energy bills with small changes around the home?

With Money Magpie

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Money expert reveals their top energy saving hacks

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments are to increase

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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

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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

Personal Finance

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

Martin Lewis has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves

Martin Lewis has responded to Chancellor Rachel Reeves

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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves' budget and 'very big' tax rises

Price of a pint to drop by 1p as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

Price of a pint to drop by 1p as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

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Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence increased by £10.50 to £169.50 earlier this year

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence increased by £10.50 to £169.50 earlier this year

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Thousands eligible for a free TV licence saving £170 - how to apply

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'

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

Staff from Christians Against Poverty and Refresh Trustees

Staff from Christians Against Poverty and Refresh Trustees

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Centre celebrates decade of helping people become debt free

The average sum in the unclaimed funds is £2,212, and it is free for you to access and claim

The average sum in the unclaimed funds is £2,212, and it is free for you to access and claim

Martin Lewis issues 'important warning' to thousands missing out on £2,000

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

People's Postcode Lottery

The Dorset postcodes that scooped prizes in the postcode lottery last month

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

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

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The Dorset postcodes who scooped prizes in the postcode lottery last month

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

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When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

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

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Check your change as rare £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

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

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

Martin Lewis on Good Morning Britain this morning.

Martin Lewis on Good Morning Britain this morning.

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Martin Lewis issues warning to all low-income pensioners

Winter Fuel Payment

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Martin Lewis targets Rachel Reeves with another Winter Fuel Payment warning

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

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Winter Fuel Payment warning as many pensioners below poverty line will miss out

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

Department for Work and Pensions

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DWP reveals 880,000 pensioners missing out on £3,900 a year - are you one?

An estimated 26,662 pensioners in West Dorset are at risk of losing the £300 payment, which helps with heating bills in the cold winter months

An estimated 26,662 pensioners in West Dorset are at risk of losing the £300 payment, which helps with heating bills in the cold winter months

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'Heating or eating' for pensioners warning as bid to scrap winter fuel payments

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after in the UK, with the Royal Mint naming it one of its rarest and most valuable coins

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after in the UK, with the Royal Mint naming it one of its rarest and most valuable coins

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'Check your change': Royal Mint's most valuable coins as 50p sells for £210

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

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Thousands of people ‘only receiving fraction of full state pension’

Natwest users have experienced issues with the app this morning

Natwest users have experienced issues with the app this morning

Natwest users reports issues on banking app - What you need to know

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50 this year

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50 this year

How to get a free BBC TV Licence - are you eligible?

Here is what you should not do before applying for a mortgage

Here is what you should not do before applying for a mortgage

Personal Finance

These are the things you should not do before applying for a mortgage

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

Energy regulator Ofgem will announce the energy price cap for October to December on Friday, August 23.

Energy regulator Ofgem will announce the energy price cap for October to December on Friday, August 23.

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Warning issued as average household energy bill set to skyrocket by 9% soon

David Bean of the Countryside Alliance also raised concerns about the impact on rural communities.

David Bean of the Countryside Alliance also raised concerns about the impact on rural communities.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Another Winter Fuel Payment warning issued ahead of 'cruel' Christmas

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

Even if you've already started claiming your pension, you could still take advantage.

Even if you've already started claiming your pension, you could still take advantage.

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Expert reveals pension trick that could earn you £665 a year and stop HMRC tax

August's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

August's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

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August Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

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Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

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Millions of drivers who passed test before 2015 risking £1,000 fine, DVLA warns

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

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

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - what to look for

People worry about the cost of heating

People worry about the cost of heating

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Thousands in Dorset receive one-off energy payments

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50