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“This doesn’t take away from the fact that households are still experiencing high prices across the board

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'Huge relief' as ONS reveals UK inflation rate remains at 2.2% in August

Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

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Ovo energy customers to receive compensation as firm hit with £2.37m penalty

Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

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Ovo energy customers to receive compensation as firm hit with £2.37m penalty

Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)

Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)

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Calls for the DWP Christmas bonus to be boosted to more than £100

The NHS Healthy Start Scheme offers support to families with young children, as well as pregnant women, who are on a low income

The NHS Healthy Start Scheme offers support to families with young children, as well as pregnant women, who are on a low income

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Thousands of families eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

How many Tesco Clubcard points do you currently have?

How many Tesco Clubcard points do you currently have?

How Tesco shoppers can claim double Clubcard points until end of September

The most common tax code is 1257L, which is based on the Personal Tax Allowance of £12,570

The most common tax code is 1257L, which is based on the Personal Tax Allowance of £12,570

Millions warned they could be paying too much tax - how to check your tax code

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

People's Postcode Lottery

The Dorset postcodes who scooped prizes in the postcode lottery last month

Just 999 coins have been minted in the collection, making them extremely rare worldwide

Just 999 coins have been minted in the collection, making them extremely rare worldwide

Get your hands on incredibly valuable coin as top 10 rarest coins revealed

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 as rare £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

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?

Energy costs can increase or decrease depending on the latest energy prices.

Energy costs can increase or decrease depending on the latest energy prices.

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British Gas customers say they 'feel like they're being robbed' by smart meters

HSBC in Commercial Road

HSBC in Commercial Road

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Town centre bank to close for building work

British Gas has issued a £149 warning to customers

British Gas has issued a £149 warning to customers

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British Gas issues £149 warning to customers ahead of energy price cap change

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

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

DWP warning to thousands of pensioners missing out on £3,900 boost - how to apply

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

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

Winter fuel payments of up to £300 were previously paid to all pensioners

Winter fuel payments of up to £300 were previously paid to all pensioners

Winter Fuel Payment

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Winter Fuel Payment update as Rishi Sunak backs proposals for commons vote

Being strategic with BOGOF and yellow sticker deals are among the top tips to save on your supermarket shop.

Being strategic with BOGOF and yellow sticker deals are among the top tips to save on your supermarket shop.

Personal Finance

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These 7 'easy' tips could save you £100s a year on your supermarket shop

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

Each RCA claim will be subject to a maximum compensation limit of £1m.

Each RCA claim will be subject to a maximum compensation limit of £1m.

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Victims of far-right protests could claim up to £1m through government scheme

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

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

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

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The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the cuts today

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the cuts today

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Rachel Reeves announces 'painful' spending cuts - winter fuel allowance and more

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

Warning to Universal Credit claimants who could have payments stopped this summer

Dorset woman wins life-changing cash prize and becomes millionaire

Dorset woman wins life-changing cash prize and becomes millionaire

Personal Finance

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Dorset woman wins life-changing cash prize and becomes millionaire

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

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Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit

The rare coin has previously been sold for more than £500 and is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin has previously been sold for more than £500 and is still believed to be in circulation

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - what to look for

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

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Millions of drivers who passed test before 2015 risking £1,000 fine, DVLA warns

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

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

UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50

When you turn 50, you start to get many different perks and discounts in the UK.

When you turn 50, you start to get many different perks and discounts in the UK.

Personal Finance

Train discounts, cinema tickets and insurance - the best freebies for over 50's

Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

Personal Finance

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Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

The MSE team has gone into more detail on the website with 9 key 'need-to-knows'.

The MSE team has gone into more detail on the website with 9 key 'need-to-knows'.

Martin Lewis urges Brits to check meter readings before Price Cap drop on July 1

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

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Health to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s

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 warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine

The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction.

The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction.

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'Check your change': This is the 20p coin worth more than £50

Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners warned of a “deeply concerning” spike in claim forms appearing online

Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners warned of a “deeply concerning” spike in claim forms appearing online

DWP pensions warning over scam compensation offers

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2% in May, down from 2.3% in April

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2% in May, down from 2.3% in April

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How will the fall in inflation affect the cost of living crisis?

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 2024

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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

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'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

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'

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

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

Chief executive Graham Farrant

Chief executive Graham Farrant

Local government

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LISTED: Senior BCP Council staff paid £1.4m last year

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

The deadline to register to vote ahead of the election is June 18, and the public has been warned that missing that deadline could result in an £80 fine

The deadline to register to vote ahead of the election is June 18, and the public has been warned that missing that deadline could result in an £80 fine

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You could be fined for failing to register to vote ahead of the general election