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Martin Lewis says Blue Badge rule change can save drivers money

It could be your door they knock on next

It could be your door they knock on next

These Welsh streets have won prizes on the Postcode Lottery

The rarest £1 coins in UK change that sell for up to £60 online

More than 750,000 homes are set to benefit from cleaner, cheaper heating after the Government announced £90m of investment in heat networks.

More than 750,000 homes are set to benefit from cleaner, cheaper heating after the Government announced £90m of investment in heat networks.

Families could save on energy bills as Government backs huge heat network rollout

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

The DWP State Pension age change being proposed to help young adults get jobs

People are being advised to check their purses for a rare coin

People are being advised to check their purses for a rare coin

Thousands could be carrying a rare 20p worth far more than its face value

Households are being urged to make three HMRC checks that could uncover hundreds or even thousands of pounds in overpaid tax.

Households are being urged to make three HMRC checks that could uncover hundreds or even thousands of pounds in overpaid tax.

You could be owed thousands by HMRC without realising it - here's how to reclaim

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

Healthy Pet Club Advanced offers unlimited access to veterinary expertise

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Kilgetty vet launches a new pet healthcare plan with unlimited consultations

A £2 coin with the fried egg error sold for £134.08

A £2 coin with the fried egg error sold for £134.08

Rare £2 coin with fried egg error sells for more than 67 times its face value

Octopus Energy will be giving away free electricity to customers as part of a deal related to the solar eclipse

Octopus Energy will be giving away free electricity to customers as part of a deal related to the solar eclipse

UK energy supplier to give away free electricity during this week's solar eclipse

Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by August 23 to receive it automatically this winter.

Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by August 23 to receive it automatically this winter.

Cost of living crisis

Millions of households urged to act to get £150 off energy bills this winter

TV Licence detector vans can catch people dodging licence fee 'in minutes'

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

Millions of pensioners could find themselves paying tax on their State Pension as payments rise faster than tax thresholds, with analysis showing future tax bills could reach £1,598 a year.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP State Pension could top £20,500 by 2046 but HMRC tax bills could hit £1,598

Image of the reverse view of a number of commemorative UK fifty pence coins.

Image of the reverse view of a number of commemorative UK fifty pence coins.

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 300 times its face value

HMRC is urging anyone starting a summer job to download its app, with four in 10 young people saying they wish they'd learnt the basics of tax sooner.

HMRC is urging anyone starting a summer job to download its app, with four in 10 young people saying they wish they'd learnt the basics of tax sooner.

HMRC issues summer warning and minimum wage update to anyone starting a new job

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which began by highlighting issues for pensioners and the personal allowance

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, before delivering her Budget in the House of Commons, which began by highlighting issues for pensioners and the personal allowance

What is the HMRC Personal Allowance, how much is it and will pensioners get more?

Halifax brand to vanish after 173 years as Lloyds confirms major banking overhaul

Tenby has been named among the top 10 priciest places to buy an ice cream this summer

Tenby has been named among the top 10 priciest places to buy an ice cream this summer

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Holidaymakers face £3.33 ‘iceflation’ as seaside resort joins UK top 10 pricey cones

Thousands of DWP benefit claimants warned they could face driving bans

Aldi has a new self-tanning range

Aldi has a new self-tanning range

Aldi launches £3.99 strawberry-scented fake tan and dupes that save £30 in new range

HMRC has delayed the full rollout of mandatory payrolling for benefits in kind until 2028, with experts warning the phased approach could cause confusion for employers and workers.

HMRC has delayed the full rollout of mandatory payrolling for benefits in kind until 2028, with experts warning the phased approach could cause confusion for employers and workers.

HMRC delays major tax change that will affect millions of workers

Tesco has launched its new Freebie Thursdays promotion, giving millions of Clubcard members free product coupons. Check your app to see if you've got a voucher.

Tesco has launched its new Freebie Thursdays promotion, giving millions of Clubcard members free product coupons. Check your app to see if you've got a voucher.

Tesco giving away free food this summer - here's how to claim yours

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden speaks as people approaching retirement are being urged to check their State Pension age due to major changes beginning to take effect.

Department for Works and Pensions

Born after this date? You could wait longer for your DWP State Pension

Rising mortgage problem catching out UK homebuyers as banks slash house valuations

Nationwide Building Society bank cash machine as Nationwide has begun paying £100 Fairer Share bonuses to eligible members, with more than four million payments already made.

Nationwide Building Society bank cash machine as Nationwide has begun paying £100 Fairer Share bonuses to eligible members, with more than four million payments already made.

Nationwide Building Society

Millions of Nationwide customers receive £100 windfall today - when to expect yours

Millions could get State Pension cash before retirement under new plans - but experts say 'there's no such thing as a free lunch'

Millions could get State Pension cash before retirement under new plans - but experts say 'there's no such thing as a free lunch'

Millions could get State Pension cash before retirement under new plans

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Fewer people claiming compensation despite rising injury concerns

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband as energy debt, water arrears and broadband costs are continuing to put pressure on household budgets

Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary Ed Miliband as energy debt, water arrears and broadband costs are continuing to put pressure on household budgets

Check your bills now - thousands on benefits could save with little-known discounts

Nationwide Building Society Chief Executive Dame Debbie Crosbie has said that

Nationwide Building Society Chief Executive Dame Debbie Crosbie has said that

Nationwide Building Society

Check your account as Nationwide starts paying £100 to eligible customers

HMRC is doubling funding for taxpayer support – and thousands may not realise they can get help

HMRC is doubling funding for taxpayer support – and thousands may not realise they can get help

A little-known HMRC scheme just got a huge funding boost – here's who can apply

The coin is one of 210,000 issued in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens in Richmond, south east London.

The coin is one of 210,000 issued in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens in Richmond, south east London.

Personal Finance

The rare 50p coin that sold for 645 times its shop value on eBay - check behind sofa

The Royal Mint's Atlantic Salmon 50p coin became the rarest 50p in the UK when it was minted in 2023

The Royal Mint's Atlantic Salmon 50p coin became the rarest 50p in the UK when it was minted in 2023

The Royal Mint's rarest 50p coins sell for almost £900 on eBay

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

DWP Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden who is leading on benefits reform

Millions on benefits urged to act as DWP seeks fresh evidence from claimants

Nationwide to make major change to 605 branches across UK in bid to build trust

People using Barclays Direct Investing will no longer pay a monthly customer fee

People using Barclays Direct Investing will no longer pay a monthly customer fee

Barclays set to scrap monthly customer fee for those using service platform

Flight cancellation rule change promises UK passengers 'proper compensation'

Martin Lewis is warning not to sit on expensive tariffs as energy bills surge again

Martin Lewis is warning not to sit on expensive tariffs as energy bills surge again

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Martin Lewis names the best way to dodge another massive energy bill hike

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has talked about an ISA shake up, but many are keen to keep the low-risk savings option

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has talked about an ISA shake up, but many are keen to keep the low-risk savings option

The 1p ISA ‘loophole’ that could help savers sidestep new HMRC tax rules

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Chancellor highlights new cost of living support with lower travel and food costs

Rising food prices could become a permanent problem, experts warn

Millions of UK households are being moved onto a new electricity billing system that could change their energy prices by time of day.

Millions of UK households are being moved onto a new electricity billing system that could change their energy prices by time of day.

Electricity pricing

Millions of homes face major energy billing change as prices double at peak times

HMRC sends warning to landlords, freelancers and side hustlers over major tax changes coming in months

HMRC sends warning to landlords, freelancers and side hustlers over major tax changes coming in months

HMRC sends warning to landlords, freelancers and side hustlers over major tax change

Petrol prices surged in April, in part due to tensions in the Middle East.

Petrol prices surged in April, in part due to tensions in the Middle East.

UK inflation eases after drop in home energy bills but petrol prices still rising

Rising oil prices are pushing petrol costs higher again just before the bank holiday getaway period.

Rising oil prices are pushing petrol costs higher again just before the bank holiday getaway period.

Petrol prices surge to highest level since Iran oil crisis began in 'Trump Tax'

Experts warn household energy bills could rise by £209 from July, with fears prices may stay painfully high into winter.

Experts warn household energy bills could rise by £209 from July, with fears prices may stay painfully high into winter.

Millions could be overpaying for electricity as bills to increase by £209 overnight

Lloyds says there are “no changes today” after speculation over the future of Halifax bank.

Lloyds says there are “no changes today” after speculation over the future of Halifax bank.

Is Halifax about to disappear? Lloyds breaks silence on shock claims

HMRC says thousands of new parents are missing out on Child Benefit worth up to £1,406 a year.

HMRC says thousands of new parents are missing out on Child Benefit worth up to £1,406 a year.

HMRC urges families to act now or risk losing £1400 a year Child Benefit money

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves announced that there would be help in her autumn budget, but it is being branded 'seriously flawed' by experts

Department for Works and Pensions

All pensioners over 75 excluded from 'deeply flawed' HMRC personal allowance help

Ed Miliband said the Government’s clean power plans were the “only way to bring down bills for good and take back control of our energy”

Ed Miliband said the Government’s clean power plans were the “only way to bring down bills for good and take back control of our energy”

Millions could be offered free energy at certain times of day to wash clothes

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

Experts have warned new DWP anti-fraud powers could wrongly flag innocent benefit claimants as the government expands 'snooping' monitoring systems.

DWP snooping fears grow over new benefit fraud checks of bank accounts

A disturbing rise in courier fraud scams has seen elderly victims manipulated into handing over bank cards, PINs and cash to criminals posing as police officers and bank staff.

A disturbing rise in courier fraud scams has seen elderly victims manipulated into handing over bank cards, PINs and cash to criminals posing as police officers and bank staff.

Fake police officers turning up at pensioners’ homes are stealing thousands

Scottish Widows says 12.2 million Britons remain at risk of pension poverty despite improvements in retirement savings.

Scottish Widows says 12.2 million Britons remain at risk of pension poverty despite improvements in retirement savings.

The pension mistake experts say most people don’t notice until it’s too late

Nationwide has cut mortgage rates by up to 0.36%, with its lowest deal now at 4.35%, as members await news on another £100 Fairer Share payment.

Nationwide has cut mortgage rates by up to 0.36%, with its lowest deal now at 4.35%, as members await news on another £100 Fairer Share payment.

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide cuts mortgage rates ahead of £100 Fairer Share payment decision

Shoppers saving points for Christmas or holidays are being urged to spend them sooner rather than later.

Shoppers saving points for Christmas or holidays are being urged to spend them sooner rather than later.

Why experts are warning people to spend their loyalty points and gift cards now