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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 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

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

Advice Direct Scotland, which operates the national advice service advice.scot, has issued a warning to households as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) continues to move more people over to the single-payment system

Advice Direct Scotland, which operates the national advice service advice.scot, has issued a warning to households as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) continues to move more people over to the single-payment system

Personal Finance

Warning to Scottish benefits claimants ahead of Universal Credit switch

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

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

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Martin Lewis warning to pensioners who could be missing out on £3,900 boost

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

Migration notices must be responded to within three months to claim DWP Universal Credit, or households risk losing their benefit entitlements

One-month Housing Benefit warning to thousands ahead of Universal Credit change

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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TV Licence £1,000 fine warning for millions of Netflix viewers

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by the August bank holiday

Warning for DWP Universal Credit claimants ahead of payment changes this month

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

'Check your change': The rare 50p coin that sold for more than £150 on eBay

You could save up to £24 a year by switching to the new 'Basic' Spotify subscription introduced recently.

You could save up to £24 a year by switching to the new 'Basic' Spotify subscription introduced recently.

How to save money on your Spotify account by switching to new premium subscription

The increase in the cost of car insurance in the past year may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers.

The increase in the cost of car insurance in the past year may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers.

Car insurance costs increase by more than £132, drivers warned

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

Personal Finance

Extremely rare banknote sells for £32,000 at auction

Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for a £50 compensation payment following a HMRC error earlier this month

Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for a £50 compensation payment following a HMRC error earlier this month

Thousands urged to check bank as Child Benefit compensation payments begin

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

Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine

Failure to get rid of election materials properly could be a civil offence resulting in a £200 fine, experts have warned

Failure to get rid of election materials properly could be a civil offence resulting in a £200 fine, experts have warned

General Election

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Public warned throwing away election documents could land you a £200 fine

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

'Check your change': The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins revealed

A UK passport is one of the priciest passports across Europe, with Spain charging £25.80 for a 10-year passport – £62.70 less than the UK

A UK passport is one of the priciest passports across Europe, with Spain charging £25.80 for a 10-year passport – £62.70 less than the UK

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UK passport named one of the worst in Europe for value for money

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

Personal Finance

The rare banknote expected to fetch £20,000 at auction this month

Holidaymakers are being urged to avoid insurance excess waivers offered by car hire companies costing up to 12 times more than alternatives

Holidaymakers are being urged to avoid insurance excess waivers offered by car hire companies costing up to 12 times more than alternatives

Brits warned of costly holiday mistake and told to 'never do it'

There is approximately £30 billion of unwanted clothes in this country with 350,000 tonnes of clothing ending up in landfill each year.

There is approximately £30 billion of unwanted clothes in this country with 350,000 tonnes of clothing ending up in landfill each year.

Personal Finance

This Morning expert reveals how to maximise Vinted's 'instant cash' potential

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

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

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

Millions of households in the UK have been warned they do not have the correct level of contents insurance on their belongings

Millions of households in the UK have been warned they do not have the correct level of contents insurance on their belongings

Homes and interiors

Millions issued urgent insurance warning as they are under-protected

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

DWP warning to pensioners as thousands of bank statements checked

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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UK households issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63, which equates to £1 for every £13 they are due

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63, which equates to £1 for every £13 they are due

Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could see deductions worth £756 a year

HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made to 500,000 claimants who were left without expected payments on Monday

HMRC has confirmed when delayed Child Benefit payments will be made to 500,000 claimants who were left without expected payments on Monday

HMRC confirms exact date delayed Child Benefit payments will be received

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week

Royal Mint's rarest coins as 10p coins sell for £70 on eBay - how to spot

Royal Mint's rarest coins as 10p coins sell for £70 on eBay - how to spot

Royal Mint's rarest coins as 10p coins sell for £70 on eBay - how to spot

Susan Allen of Yorkshire Building Society

Susan Allen of Yorkshire Building Society

Personal Finance

Link between Greenock building society branch and Citizens Advice paying off

The latest data has revealed that the average taxpayer could be owed as much as £1,562 by HMRC

The latest data has revealed that the average taxpayer could be owed as much as £1,562 by HMRC

Experts warn you could be owed £1,500 in tax refunds

The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link included in the email

The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link included in the email

Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for

The rare Blue Peter 50p coin sold for £267 after attracting 43 bids on the online auction

The rare Blue Peter 50p coin sold for £267 after attracting 43 bids on the online auction

Check your change: Rare Blue Peter 50p coin sells for 500 times face value

RAC analysis has shown how much petrol and diesel costs in the UK and Europe

RAC analysis has shown how much petrol and diesel costs in the UK and Europe

Personal Finance

RAC reveals UK's diesel prices are the highest in Europe

The co-founder of the online savings platform Raisin UK, to urge people to check their contributions to see if they can boost their State Pension by thousands of pounds.

The co-founder of the online savings platform Raisin UK, to urge people to check their contributions to see if they can boost their State Pension by thousands of pounds.

National Insurance

'Urgent' warning issued to do National Insurance check amid '£6k time bomb'

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?

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 issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

Savers have been warned they could be missing out on up to £641 if they don't carry out a simple check

Savers have been warned they could be missing out on up to £641 if they don't carry out a simple check

Personal Finance

Everyone with a savings account issued £641 warning as expert says 'check now'

Current rules allow suppliers to “back bill” customers for an entire year with some customers facing shock bills of £1,000 and upwards

Current rules allow suppliers to “back bill” customers for an entire year with some customers facing shock bills of £1,000 and upwards

Citizens Advice

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Millions dealing with smart meter faults as customers face shock £1,000 bills

Rishi Sunak declared inflation was “back to normal” in response to the latest figures, and that “brighter days are ahead”.

Rishi Sunak declared inflation was “back to normal” in response to the latest figures, and that “brighter days are ahead”.

UK inflation falls to lowest levels in nearly three years

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

Cost of living crisis

Millions could be owed money by energy firms as campaigners say 'act now'

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

Cost of living crisis

Child Benefit £1,300 warning issued as HMRC say 'don't lose out'

Martin Lewis told his followers that easyJet were launching their March to June 2025 flights today, with the “best possible rates” being available early

Martin Lewis told his followers that easyJet were launching their March to June 2025 flights today, with the “best possible rates” being available early

Martin Lewis' urgent alert to holidaymakers to grab easyJet's cheapest flight rates

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

Universal Credit & PIP claimants can claim free driving lessons - how to apply

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 20p coin sells for 250 times its face value on eBay

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

Cost of living crisis

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Universal Credit warning as 180,000 claimants have benefits stopped

The RAC believes if retailers charged “fairer” margins, the average price of a litre of petrol and diesel would be around 145p

The RAC believes if retailers charged “fairer” margins, the average price of a litre of petrol and diesel would be around 145p

RAC warns fuel retailers are charging 'extremely unfair' petrol prices

Martin Lewis, the founder and chairman of MoneySavingExpert.com, said: “The energy market is broken

Martin Lewis, the founder and chairman of MoneySavingExpert.com, said: “The energy market is broken

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis calls for rule change to fix 'broken energy market'

Inverclyde Council to send out new Council Tax bills from today

Inverclyde Council to send out new Council Tax bills from today

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Inverclyde Council to send out new Council Tax bills from today

A personal tax accountant can be an invaluable asset to your business

A personal tax accountant can be an invaluable asset to your business

How a personal tax accountant can help self-employed persons