Page Updated: Wednesday, December 31, 2025 12:27 PM ET

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Dad wakes up to £5,989 payment in bank account thanks to 'backdating' tax rule -- An elderly father was handed nearly £6,000 after following a little known exemption for the tax...

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High street clothes chain to close 32 stores now dates released - full list -- The significant overhaul will see dozens of stores shut in the first month of the new year

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Martin Lewis says get £1,000 a year back with 'forgotten' bill -- Martin Lewis says looking at your water bills, the 'forgotten utility', could be worth up to...

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Households can get £200 cost of living payment in January -- Households in one part of the UK can get a £200 cost of living payment boost in January.

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Millions could face new gas boiler tax to fund shift to heat pumps

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Drivers urged to fill up at Asda petrol stations before midnight

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Co-op ordered to pay £1,000 after 'stuffing body into wrong size coffin'

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Energy bill calculator: Find out how much your bill will rise on January 1

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Rachel Reeves finished as foul-mouthed sidekick seizes control - now he's after pensioners

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Treasury minister issues update over £49 tax change if you drive this type of car

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People over State Pension age may be due backdated PIP mobility payments worth £308

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How to check if your postcode is eligible for DWP cold weather payment - The payments are made to eligible households every time the average temperature in their area...

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British Gas, EON, EDF, OVO and Octopus customers urged to take meter readings at midnight

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Increase DWP Christmas Bonus update as support soars

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Lloyds Bank offers competitive 6.25% interest savings account

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Rachel Reeves torn apart over tax plan that will be 'devastating' for UK pubs

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HMRC issues tax update for Brits selling unwanted belongings

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Raise a glass to Two Beacons' sparkling future

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How grooming brand Rock Face is having a scent-sational effect

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Calls to simplify patent tax break scheme deterring innovative SMEs

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Iconic UK department store set to close another shop in 2026 with just 11 to remain -- The longstanding British high street staple has shut nearly 50 branches across the UK since 2018...

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Keir Starmer will fall in 2026 – and that's when the real nightmare begins

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Expert shares how you can boost your State Pension income

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NatWest urges Brits to save £780 in 2026 with popular money challenge

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Older pensioners weekly payment boost from DWP due in 2026

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Three State Pension changes hitting bank accounts in 2026 -- Pensioners will gain an income boost in 2026 thanks to the triple lock.

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Warning issued to anyone who has at least £5,001 in bank current account -- People are missing out on a significant portion of interest - and their money could be working...

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Thousands of Brits in 18 postcodes to get £25 cold weather payments - full list -- The payments are paid to those eligible every time the average temperature in their area falls...

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The Crusader: Customer relief after mystery of rising rogue gas bills solved

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Events at the Charles Dickens Museum stage Christmas experiences like no other

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The Crusader: Couple back in credit after troubles transferring Isas

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EDF customers urged to sign up for free electricity in January - Households can earn up to 16 hours worth of free electricity.

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HMRC to issue £100 fines to households from January

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Caffe Nero, Starbucks, Costa Coffee customers can get 7.5% cashback

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Brits with £5,001 or more in current accounts handed warning by bank

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Lloyds Bank to axe key service this week in blow to thousands of customers

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Pensions minister delivers key update on WASPI decision

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Building society offers competitive 6.5% interest on new 2026 savings account -- The account suits anyone who wants to save regularly but still wants access to their cash.

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World's best boss gifts all 540 staff whopping £327k after selling company -- Fibrebond CEO Graham Walker, 46, decided to treat his workers after selling his electrical firm...

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Eon Next hands customers £185 boost in January -- Households can make significant savings in 2026.

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Google Pay and Apple Pay warning over £100 payment change -- A key change to payments is coming in over the coming months

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Households urged to take photo of electricity meter before Thursday

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Lloyds Bank to close 16 branches in January 2026 - full list

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Halifax to close 8 UK branches in January 2026 - full list

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Major bank brings back £660 saving offer for 2026

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Arthritis and back pain could mean £441 every four weeks -- Nearly 484,000 pensioners claim Attendance Allowance for arthritis, while 74,804 receive support...

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Nationwide explains cash rule that applies at all its branches -- A customer asked a question about Nationwide's branch services

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Rachel Reeves kicks older state pensioners in teeth again - new tax blow is final insult -- The Chancellor is about to make basic state pensioners' blood boil.

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Santander tells these customers they can get free £200 in 2026

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4.7 million Brits issued urgent warning of 'silent' subscription scam 'draining accounts'

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Martin Lewis explains what are your rights if you get this letter through the door - A person said their energy supplier had urged them to make a change

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HMRC deadline warning for four million Brits

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Nationwide update on demand for changes for 6 million customers who use this service

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Top 10 UK housing 'hotspots' unveiled as prices rise by 12.6%

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Nationwide issues update over deadline for £175 bonus payments

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NatWest urges customers to save 1p a day and 'turn it into £667'

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Older state pensioners can get £566 extra cash in 2026

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Martin Lewis urges every bank customer to dial three-digit code -- The Money Saving Expert is trying to raise awareness of the code.

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Students issued 'watch out' alert ahead of January SLC payments -- The Student Loans Company is reminding students to be vigilant ahead of the January maintenance...

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Bank offers easy access Cash ISA with market-leading 4.25% interest rate -- Savers seeking higher returns on their nest eggs heading into the new year can get a...

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Council tax discount can slash bills by 100% - check if you're eligible

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The 2 changes to pensions in 2026 that could change your plans to retire

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Building society launches competitive 2026 savings account with 6.5% interest -- The account works best for people who want to save steadily and do not need access to their...

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DWP confirms key new year Universal Credit payment date change

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HMRC urges Brits to check if they can save £2,000 with tax perk in 2026

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Drivers urged to spend £15 at Asda before Wednesday

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Council tax raid as 12,000 English home owners face bills being doubled

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Tesco giving shoppers free food at checkouts in 800 stores from Tuesday -- The supermarket is giving away free food in stores for a limited period.

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Martin Lewis tip to get 'much cheaper rates' by using energy at this time of day -- A fan of Martin Lewis asked a question about making a change to their arrangements

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Wetherspoon set to axe 15 items from menu in days - full list -- Customers only have a couple of days to enjoy these menu items.

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Energy customers issued 2-day bill warning or 'risk being charged higher rate'

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DWP sending £921 to state pensioners before New Year in huge boost to millions

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Pensions under attack as 3.3 million to be caught in Rachel Reeves tax trap - Millions of workers could see their retirement savings hit by a surprising change.

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Aldi confirms UK store closures as it makes opening times change

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Brits urged to turn £1 into £5,050 with viral money saving challenge in 2026

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DWP announces changes in 2026 set to affect thousands of people

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HMRC explains rules and allowances that apply when selling items online

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Rachel Reeves destroys UK's greatest asset – we'll never be same country again

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Council tax calculator map shows postcodes and areas hit by £7,500 charge in 2026

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State pensioners on 'higher income' urged to get £3,900 a year -- Pensioners who earn higher amounts can still get an average of £3,900 from the benefit, despite...

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British Gas, EON, EDF, OVO and Octopus customers face £1,758 charges from Thursday -- Customers of major suppliers from British Gas to EDF, OVO, Octopus and E.On face bill hikes from...

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Whirlpool's statement on fridge magnets and impact on electricity bills -- Appliance manufacturer Whirlpool has weighed in on the impact

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Full list of car models on Labour's EV grant list

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HMRC urges households to claim backdated £897 payments

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DWP Universal Credit claimants can get up to £1,200 in extra cash -- Here's who is eligible and when the money will be paid out

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DWP warning for those who rely solely on State Pension

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Exact day to list Vinted items as Brits could make £400 each

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Ed Miliband declares World War 3 on UK - doing more damage than Putin ever will

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Check your change for £2 coin that could be worth £300

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Nationwide 'don't miss out' alert ahead of £50 free cash deadline

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Minimum wage hike could see workers build £208k savings pot - here's how -- Full-time workers are set to see their pension pot increased by £2,030 a year after an increase...

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Gold fever set to rage on into 2026 as bullion and silver smash records -- The renewed optimism comes as investors pile into so-called safe havens

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Older state pensioners can cut BBC TV Licence bill to £0 in 16 minutes

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State pensioners given surprise payment over £705 on Wednesday

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Martin Lewis urges everyone with a mobile phone to dial 5-digit code - Martin Lewis urged people to screenshot and email themselves after dialling a 5-digit code on...

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Brits ending year in 'better financial position' despite soaring bills, poll shows

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All UK households urged to avoid 1 heating mistake to dodge hefty bill in January

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HMRC January deadline as people could be fined £100 or more

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HMRC rules can boost your tax-free allowance to £13,006

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Cheaper mortgages loom as lenders gear up for price war

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Labour plotting to ditch Rachel Reeves – and install a lunatic NOBODY would vote for

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55 Lloyds and Halifax branches already earmarked to close in 2026 - full list -- Lloyds Banking Group has confirmed 40 Lloyds and 15 Halifax branches will close next year in a...

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Martin Lewis urges 'do this now' with £1 -- The financial guru is advising people of a certain age to act quickly.

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HMRC £2,200 alert to people born between two very specific dates -- HM Revenue and Customs has issued a fresh call for people to check if they have a Child Trust...

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Martin Lewis backs non means tested £3,842 payment which 1 million don't claim

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Bank savings account £5,000 warning as HMRC explains 'personal limits' threshold

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Martin Lewis' NS&I Premium Bonds 'is it good?' alert over savings -- Personal finance expert advised a podcast caller with £60,000 in Premium Bonds on whether they...

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DWP update over who will have to pay back benefit overpayments

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State pensioners given £921 New Year boost if they have two-digit code

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Santander customers given free £200 in January

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Most common pension misconceptions of 2024 explained including pensions after death

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NatWest shares 12-month savings challenge to help Brits save £780 in 2026 -- It's an easy, structured way to build the habit of saving more over time without feeling...

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Workers issued tax warning - 'do this or risk losing 40%' -- Christmas bonuses can be a delightful surprise, but for many UK workers, the joy is short-lived.

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Lloyds Bank update as £436 sums disappear from bank accounts -- Lloyds is now urging people to follow certain steps

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GP warns families to plan ahead as festive period exposes dementia crisis

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Nationwide to block some accounts for 72 hours over Christmas

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Writer calls for pensioners' £10 Christmas bonus to be scrapped - 'UK can't afford it' Britain's benefit bill is set to balloon by billions of pounds by the end of Parliament.

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UK savers set to face new tax bills in 20 per cent 'threshold' change

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Building society offers 'festive' savings account with competitive 6.5% interest rate

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DWP under fire over benefit overpayments

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Rachel Reeves has made costly mistakes – but she'll never match Gordon Brown's horrorshow

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HMRC issues update over tax refund cheques being sent to wrong address

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Warning to UK drivers as millions being overcharged

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Lloyds Bank update over payment feature affecting 10 million customers -- A customer was having an issue keeping track of their transactions

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Aldi to make huge change to 1 part of supermarkets across UK next week -- Shoppers will be surprised to find a major change in one of the aisles in Aldi.

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HMRC update on bold plan to tackle tax dodgers using AI -- Amidst growing concerns, the UK government is considering all options - including a potential...

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Car finance scandal alert as millions 'could miss out on £500'

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Rachel Reeves urged to fix UK economy by 'getting over 60s back to work'

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200 jobs saved after UK construction company collapses into administration -- The company has been operating for more than five decades and has a number of sites in the north...

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Drivers warned not to confuse these two dates as £18 charge comes in

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Martin Lewis reminds state pensioners of 6-year rule as it's 'worth doing the maths'

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Perfect temperature for your heating according to Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert

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Martin Lewis says do 1 thing before giving Christmas presents to avoid hefty costs

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Lidl slashes price on Christmas Day favourite to £4.69 for limited time only -- Lidl customers have a limited time to bag the festive bargain.

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HMRC announces January tax change for 12 million in UK -- Brits could face hefty fines for missing the deadline at the end of January.

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Goodwill and understanding come to rescue of driver fighting unfair parking charge -- In a world where parking penalties often feel like a losing battle, one driver found unexpected...

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ISA savers reminded of simple £3 a day rule to get thousands of pounds extra

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Major UK bank makes huge change to popular savings account - customers won't be happy

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Octopus Energy to offer 'zero bill' tariff homes in 4 more UK locations - Residents "won't pay a penny" for their home energy bills for 10 years, Octopus Energy says.

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Rachel Reeves has already ruined your Christmas – now she plans to wreck spring too

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Martin Lewis alert for customers with First Direct, Nationwide, Santander

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DWP officers could be sent to benefit claimants' homes

8 days ago

Bank increases interest on savings account to 4.31% and earns 'excellent' rating

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Huge pension change as some UK pensioners to get extra £100 a week

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Full over 60s bus pass age rules ahead of major 2026 change

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HMRC issues child benefit warning to parents this Christmas -- You may notice a change to your payments over the festive period

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Anyone with a thermostat urged to make heating change for £110 boost -- A simple change can give households a significant financial boost.

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Martin Lewis issues settles debate on using air fryer instead of oven at Christmas -- Money expert Martin Lewis has previously spoken about the issue of using an air fryer at Christmas.

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Martin Lewis verdict on 'heating on all day' as he warns of energy bills fears

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Households with radiators urged to spend 99p before January

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State Pension warning as older Brits slapped with £800 HMRC bill -- Thousands of pensioners who rely solely on the state pension are facing unexpected tax demands...

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HMRC confirms payment change for £104 benefit before New Year

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The posh area of the UK where state pensioners get £400k

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Brits warned that two mistakes could 'drain bank account in seconds'

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Nationwide issue update as £436 lands in bank accounts

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Brits earning over £50,000 issued 4-month tax change warning -- The latest phase of the Government's scheme is set to go live in April.

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DWP gives state pensioners unexpected £921 payment on Tuesday -- The DWP is giving out up to £921 in early payments this Tuesday.

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Martin Lewis confirms £154 from energy firms including British Gas, EDF and EON -- Money expert Martin Lewis has issued the full list of energy firms including Octopus Energy,...

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Older state pensioners given £440 extra cash in 2026

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Major UK bank giving out £200 for customers who open 5 types of bank accounts

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Increase tax-free Personal Allowance to £28,322 with 5 HMRC rules - EXCLUSIVE: These huge tax-free boosts could see you collect nearly £30,000 in a single year...

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Nationwide customers must claim free £50 payment before January

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State pensioners born in these years given £575 extra by DWP

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Rachel Reeves deals huge tax blow to state pensioners - '3 years of pain'

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Martin Lewis tells iPhone and Android users 'type 5 digit code in now'

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State Pension age major change in 2026 - as new rates confirmed by DWP

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Rachel Reeves is finished – what Labour's planning next should terrify everyone in Britain

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Banks giving out £1,781 to customers with free cash, interest and cashback -- Banks including Santander, First Direct, Nationwide and TSB are offering money to customers to...

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DWP claimants set to receive £598 annual boost next April -- The DWP has confirmed that it will soon pay out an extra £598 per year for some claimants, but...

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Car insurance alert as drivers could save £1,371 a year by renewing on this date -- You may not realise, but the date you apply for a car insurance quote could heavily affect its...

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Brits issued Christmas present warning over little-known tax rule

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Nationwide £175 cash bonus - how to claim and who is eligible

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The UK city where it costs the most to heat your home - '£617 more' -- Brits are enduring a "postcode lottery" when it comes to paying energy bills, experts say.

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Little-known £1,260 tax rule means some workers are missing out

10 days ago

Brits urged to stop using debit cards for 1 purchase

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Full Send's going places with a magic formula for racing lovers

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Octopus Energy customers told 'change 3 simple things' to save £240 on bills

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