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Mapped: More than 200,000 extra people to get Cold Weather Payments
Department for Work and Pensions
The DWP has ordered the payments to be made in 211 postcode areas in England and Wales
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Meal prepper's three tips as she makes dishes at 68p per portion
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Charlotte now preps her week's meals on a Sunday, spending a fraction of the amount of time on the task compared to before
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Martin Lewis urgent advice for anyone who is paying interest on credit card debt
Martin Lewis
Personal finance expert warned some are paying 'hideous' interest rates rather than everything going to reduce the debt which can be recified by a balance transfer
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Temperature it has to be for DWP to send £25 weekly Cold Weather Payments
Department for Work and Pensions
The temperature needs to dip below a certain level for the Department for Work and Pensions to send out the payments
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Nationwide sends two-week warning to customers 'feeling the pinch' this month
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It comes as January is typically the most financially stressful month of the year after over-spending in December
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How much a funeral costs in 2024 after 54% increase
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A burial remains the most expensive type of funeral
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Expert explains £1,100 help available to reduce mortgage payments
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Surging interest rates have seen homeowners having to face mortgage payments that have increased by hundreds of pounds
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Call for an end to youth homelessness in the UK
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100 charities are working together to get Government action
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The best and worst times of the year to buy everything from slippers to air fryers
Cost Of Living
New research has found that some items can cost considerably more depending on the time of year
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DWP to issue Cold Weather Payments to 10,000 people - full list of postcodes
UK News
Around 10,000 people set to receive £25 towards their heating bills
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January 2024 DWP benefits payments available and key deadline date
Cost Of Living
There are a number of big payouts including one of £600 which should be paid by a certain day otherwise people have to appeal
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Martin Lewis issues warning for under 40s who've never bought a house
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Martin Lewis explains issues with Lifetime ISAs before putting his concerns to the Chancellor
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Cheap £2 clothes drying gadget which can save money off your energy bills
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A cheap 'gadget' can help you reduce your energy bills and means clothes can be dry in as little as '10 minutes'
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Energy experts' exact temperature to prevent mould in your home and save on bills
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The winter can bring an endless battle against condensation and mould for many households in the UK
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BBC expert top tips to save £187 on mobile contracts as massive rise looms
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In months mobile, TV and broadband prices are set to increase by 10 per cent - consumer group Which? has given top tips on BBC Morning Live to cut down how much you pay
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Aldi's sell-out £35 heated airer that costs less than 7p to run per hour returning to stores
Aldi
Two of Aldi's best-selling heated airers are coming back to stores from January 14, with one costing less than 7p per hour to run
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Simple bank account mistake costing one in four people up to £280
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Account holders say they think it 'isn't worth it'
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New figures show cheapest and most expensive fuel stations by brand
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Supermarkets came out as the cheapest, but one well-known brand was found to be the most expensive place to buy petrol or diesel
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Over a million people can claim up to £172.75 per week from DWP if you suffer from chronic conditions
Department for Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions offer financial assistance to those with chronic conditions who struggle with every day tasks
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DWP claimants given £800 universal credit support boost, but there is a catch
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The amount of government support you can get to help you pay rent will go up for many - but it isn't quite that simple
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DWP issues 15-day warning to check for £600 winter fuel payment
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There is only a short time left to get the money and you may have to apply to get it
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Finance expert's £100 fine warning as HMRC tax deadline days away
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The deadline for HMRC's Self Assessment tax return is now less than three weeks away
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Who gets £25 weekly Cold Weather Payments as UK temperatures drop
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The Government sends out payments who a select group of people in certain areas of the UK if the temperature drops
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DWP confirms 23 common health conditions that could entitle you to £362 a month
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Payments for those with certain conditions are rising soon and there are some very common ailments that could make you eligible
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