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Save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts

How to save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts

Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set to increase

Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set to increase

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Child Benefit payments to increase - see how much you could get

An expert from Wealthify has shared the two key elements to look for when signing up for a savings account.

An expert from Wealthify has shared the two key elements to look for when signing up for a savings account.

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The two key things to be aware of when signing up for a savings account

Did you know energy prices are rising by 10% next month?

Did you know energy prices are rising by 10% next month?

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Martin Lewis warns households to take meter readings 'now' as energy cap rises

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

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Minister responds to rumours single-person council tax discount could be axed

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Air fryer expert exposes mistake that sends energy bills soaring by 30 per cent

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LETTER: 'I don’t know what I'll do if Labour scrap single person tax discount'

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’

Those aged between 25 and 34 were most likely to fall victim to a football ticket scam last year

Those aged between 25 and 34 were most likely to fall victim to a football ticket scam last year

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Lloyds Bank warns Premier League football fans ahead of new season starting

New survey shows that two-fifths of South West parents fear they will not be able to afford a summer holiday

New survey shows that two-fifths of South West parents fear they will not be able to afford a summer holiday

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South West parents struggle with summer holiday finances, survey shows

Christopher Collects holding the rare 50p coin

Christopher Collects holding the rare 50p coin

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'Super rare error' 50p sells for more than £4k in Wiltshire

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More than 15,000 Wiltshire households get discount on energy bills

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 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

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

Potentially huge savings for businesses

Potentially huge savings for businesses

Revving up your refund: how car allowances could save you money on national insurance

Cheapest fuel Salisbury ahead of early May bank holiday

Cheapest fuel Salisbury ahead of early May bank holiday

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The cheapest petrol and diesel in Salisbury ahead of the bank holiday weekend

Wiltshire Council given £2.7m to help households struggling with living costs

Wiltshire Council given £2.7m to help households struggling with living costs

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Wiltshire Council given £2.7m to help households struggling with living costs

The Nationwide branch was forced to close

The Nationwide branch was forced to close

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Business closes after 'infestation of rats' discovered

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Ringwood's Nationwide temporarily closed after 'health and safety issue'

Jessica Thimbleby has been working with residents at foodbanks across Salisbury.

Jessica Thimbleby has been working with residents at foodbanks across Salisbury.

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Community energy group collaborates with foodbanks to help struggling with fuel costs

It is among the energy efficiency schemes to be funded from a £6 billion package announced in 2022’s autumn statement

It is among the energy efficiency schemes to be funded from a £6 billion package announced in 2022’s autumn statement

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New scheme announced that could cut energy bills

Wiltshire Community Foundation has launched its annual Surviving Winter appeal to help keep older and vulnerable people warm through the colder months

Wiltshire Community Foundation has launched its annual Surviving Winter appeal to help keep older and vulnerable people warm through the colder months

Wiltshire Community Foundation sets up 'Surviving Winter' appeal

Here is the cheapest place to buy petrol in Salisbury

Here is the cheapest place to buy petrol in Salisbury

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Here is the cheapest place to buy petrol in Salisbury

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis highlights common but 'costly' thermostat mistake costing you money

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

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

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Parents can get £442 free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

John Glen with the Yorkshire Building Society team

John Glen with the Yorkshire Building Society team

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MP John Glen visits city's newest building society to hear how it makes a difference

People in Wiltshire are facing soaring bills

People in Wiltshire are facing soaring bills

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DWP help available for Wiltshire households struggling with cost of living crisis

The support is funded through the Household Support Fund, worth more than £420 million

The support is funded through the Household Support Fund, worth more than £420 million

Cost of living crisis

Thousands of households eligible for £350 cash support - find out how

Martin Lewis warned debit cards were now

Martin Lewis warned debit cards were now

Martin Lewis issues warning to everyone in the UK with a debit card

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

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National Grid will pay households to use less energy tonight

Sky has become the first major provider to join the DWP social tariff initiative

Sky has become the first major provider to join the DWP social tariff initiative

Cost of living crisis

Sky announces major change that could save customers £180 a year

Royal Arms 50p coins with certain dates could be worth as much as £60

Royal Arms 50p coins with certain dates could be worth as much as £60

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The common 50p piece which could be worth a small fortune - what to look for

Martin Lewis is urging people to look for their tax code as soon as possible and check if it is correct

Martin Lewis is urging people to look for their tax code as soon as possible and check if it is correct

Martin Lewis urges workers to check pay slips as they could be owed £100s

More than eight million people will qualify the new cost of living payments including those in receipt of Universal Credit, Pension Credit and tax credits

More than eight million people will qualify the new cost of living payments including those in receipt of Universal Credit, Pension Credit and tax credits

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DWP reveal expected dates for new £1350 cost of living payments

One of the UK’s most respected energy consultancies warned gas prices could remain high until the end of the decade

One of the UK’s most respected energy consultancies warned gas prices could remain high until the end of the decade

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Experts warn of high energy prices until 2030 as energy crisis could worsen

Martin Lewis advice helped one woman reclaim almost £3000

Martin Lewis advice helped one woman reclaim almost £3000

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How Martin Lewis advice helped one woman recover almost £3000

These are the scams to be on the lookout for in the New Year according to consumer experts Which?

These are the scams to be on the lookout for in the New Year according to consumer experts Which?

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Which? warn of 5 bank and payment scams to be wary of in 2023

More than 11 million receive £600 cost of living boost - are you eligible?

More than 11 million receive £600 cost of living boost - are you eligible?

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More than 11 million receive £600 cost of living boost - are you eligible?

The Government campaign will urge households to turn down boilers despite the recent cold snap

The Government campaign will urge households to turn down boilers despite the recent cold snap

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Government urges homes to turn down boiler temperatures in new campaign

The DWP gave Universal Credit claimants a temporary £20-a-week boost during Covid restrictions

The DWP gave Universal Credit claimants a temporary £20-a-week boost during Covid restrictions

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Universal Credit claimants could be owed £774 in DWP payout worth millions

Asda did not announce it was making the price reductions to petrol prices

Asda did not announce it was making the price reductions to petrol prices

Major UK supermarket cuts petrol prices by almost 5p per litre

Pensioners who claim Pension Credit before the deadline could also be eligible to receive a £324 cost of living cash boost

Pensioners who claim Pension Credit before the deadline could also be eligible to receive a £324 cost of living cash boost

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Ten day warning to claim £3,500 and £324 cost of living payment before deadline

Air fryers have become hugely popular in recent years, but Martin Lewis warned they could use more energy in some cases

Air fryers have become hugely popular in recent years, but Martin Lewis warned they could use more energy in some cases

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Martin Lewis warning to those using air fryers and microwaves instead of ovens

Martin Lewis warned a lot of people were missing out on extra cash through Universal Credit

Martin Lewis warned a lot of people were missing out on extra cash through Universal Credit

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Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to households earning less than £40,000

There are many easy ways to use less water that could help you switch on some savings on your energy bills.

There are many easy ways to use less water that could help you switch on some savings on your energy bills.

How saving water could save you money this winter

Millions to face real-terms pay cuts as minister says inflation-matched pay rises are

Millions to face real-terms pay cuts as minister says inflation-matched pay rises are

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This is why you won't receive a pay rise in line with inflation

Cost of living payments, changes to many forms of benefits, and more sweeping financial changes are all due in December

Cost of living payments, changes to many forms of benefits, and more sweeping financial changes are all due in December

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Financial changes that could put money back in your pocket before Christmas

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits were set to receive the sum this month

More than 8 million households on low-income benefits were set to receive the sum this month

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What to do if you haven't received £324 cost of living payment this month

Martin Lewis warned rising energy bills, inflation and interest rates could bring a “perfect storm” for homeowners

Martin Lewis warned rising energy bills, inflation and interest rates could bring a “perfect storm” for homeowners

Martin Lewis urges UK homeowners to act now and save up to £560 a year

Jeremy Hunt has warned that everyone will need to pay “a bit more tax” as he warned of “sacrifices” across the board

Jeremy Hunt has warned that everyone will need to pay “a bit more tax” as he warned of “sacrifices” across the board

Cost of living crisis

Everyone will need to 'pay a bit more tax' in new budget, Jeremy Hunt warns

The National Insurance rise was originally introduced under Boris Johnson, while Rishi Sunak was Chancellor in April

The National Insurance rise was originally introduced under Boris Johnson, while Rishi Sunak was Chancellor in April

Cost of living crisis

Millions to save hundreds of pounds a year as tax rules change this month

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants claimants will receive the DWP £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday

Universal Credit and other benefit claimants claimants will receive the DWP £324 cost of living payment from Tuesday

Cost of living crisis

£324 cost of living payment to land in millions of bank accounts from tomorrow

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

Cost of living crisis

How and when to apply for £150 Warm Home Discount Scheme this winter