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Rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins

Royal Mint reveals the rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins in circulation

You can still use expired One4all gift cards and get your fees back if you don't use your card for 18 months

You can still use expired One4all gift cards and get your fees back if you don't use your card for 18 months

Christmas Shopping

How you can still use your expired One4all gift cards

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.

Thames Water, Yorkshire Water, and Dwr Cymru Welsh Water, were directly blocked from allowing customers to pay £1.55 million of bonuses.

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Ofwat blocks water companies from paying bosses £6.8m bonuses with customer cash

With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

Cost of living crisis

Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter

Westbourne Post Office in Seamoor Road

Westbourne Post Office in Seamoor Road

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Councillor 'deeply upset' over plans to close Post Office branch

UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim

UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim

UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim

Buyers are still spending more than four times their annual salary on their first home

Buyers are still spending more than four times their annual salary on their first home

The cheapest places to buy a house in the UK revealed

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors

The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors

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The rare error that could make this penny worth more than £600 - how to spot

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Department for Work and Pensions

Pension Credit increase for 1.4 million people - how much will you get

Did you know you could save around £300 a year on your energy bills with small changes around the home?

Did you know you could save around £300 a year on your energy bills with small changes around the home?

With Money Magpie

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Money expert reveals their top energy saving hacks

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments to increase - see how much you could get

The main tax rise in Ms Reeves’ fiscal statement was a change to employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs)

The main tax rise in Ms Reeves’ fiscal statement was a change to employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs)

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Hospitality bosses warn Rachel Reeves about national insurance changes

Amazon Black Friday Week dates have been announced

Amazon Black Friday Week dates have been announced

Amazon Black Friday Week 2024 dates, early deals and discounts

A tax code is used by an employer or pension provider in order to work out how much Income Tax to take from an individual's pay or pension

A tax code is used by an employer or pension provider in order to work out how much Income Tax to take from an individual's pay or pension

Personal Finance

Are you paying too much tax? How to check your tax code

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Winter fuel payment deadline looming for thousands of benefits claimants

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2023

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirms Fuel Duty won't rise next year

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a tax hike on Carried Interest

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a tax hike on Carried Interest

Personal Finance

What is Carried Interest? Here is everything you need to know

Inheritance Tax is a tax paid on the estate (property, money and possessions) of someone who has passed away.

Inheritance Tax is a tax paid on the estate (property, money and possessions) of someone who has passed away.

Chancellor reveals Inheritance Tax changes in Budget - how will you be affected?

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will pledge to put “more pounds in people’s pockets” in her first Budget today

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will pledge to put “more pounds in people’s pockets” in her first Budget today

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Chancellor to promise 'more pounds in people's pockets' in Budget statement

Eligible travellers could be owed up to £224 depending on the destination and flight class of their journey

Eligible travellers could be owed up to £224 depending on the destination and flight class of their journey

Millions of holidaymakers could be owed £244 refund - are you eligible?

Do you know someone who has a non-dom tax status?

Do you know someone who has a non-dom tax status?

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Who qualifies for a non-dom tax status? These are the rules explained

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the budget on Wednesday, October 30 and will announce how pensions will be affected.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the budget on Wednesday, October 30 and will announce how pensions will be affected.

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How could pensions and pensioners be impacted by the Budget

Keep your eyes peeled for this Atlantic salmon 50p coin as one has sold for more than £100

Keep your eyes peeled for this Atlantic salmon 50p coin as one has sold for more than £100

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Look out for this 'very rare' 50p coin as it sells for more than £100 on eBay

National Insurance contributions differ depending on whether you are an employer or an employee

National Insurance contributions differ depending on whether you are an employer or an employee

National Insurance

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What is the difference between employer and employee national insurance?

Rachel Reeves said her Budget next Wednesday will invest in the “foundations of future growth”.

Rachel Reeves said her Budget next Wednesday will invest in the “foundations of future growth”.

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Chancellor promises economic 'reset' in next week's Budget

National Insurance contributions are paid to “qualify for certain benefits and the State Pension”, the Government explains

National Insurance contributions are paid to “qualify for certain benefits and the State Pension”, the Government explains

Personal Finance

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What is National Insurance? Who has to pay and how much you will contribute

Ms Reeves insisted her Budget would be “honest”

Ms Reeves insisted her Budget would be “honest”

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Rachel Reeves urged to impose 2% tax on certain individuals - are you affected?

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.

How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value

Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high

Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high

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4 cheap and easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills this winter

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

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DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence increased by £10.50 to £169.50 earlier this year

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence increased by £10.50 to £169.50 earlier this year

Thousands eligible for a free TV licence saving £170 - how to apply

The Royal Mint has announced it will be hiding one gold Snowman 50p coin in one of its advent calendars this year

The Royal Mint has announced it will be hiding one gold Snowman 50p coin in one of its advent calendars this year

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Royal Mint will hide a gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'

Inflation was lower than expected, with analysts having predicted a reading of 1.9% for the month.

Inflation was lower than expected, with analysts having predicted a reading of 1.9% for the month.

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UK inflation rate falls below 2 per cent for first time in 2 years

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches

From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments, while around 10 million others miss out.

From this winter, only people on pension credit or other specific benefits will be eligible to receive the Winter Fuel Payments, while around 10 million others miss out.

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Around 82% of pensioners below poverty line to lose Winter Fuel Payment

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

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Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties

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 that scooped prizes in the postcode lottery last month

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 given £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

A rare King Charles III £5 note sold for £2,800 on the online auction site eBay, but what made it so valuable?

A rare King Charles III £5 note sold for £2,800 on the online auction site eBay, but what made it so valuable?

Personal Finance

Rare King Charles III £5 note sells for £2,800 on eBay - what to look for

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK as the Royal Mint revealed their 10 rarest coins

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK as the Royal Mint revealed their 10 rarest coins

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'Check your change' - Rare coin sells for more than 300 times face value on eBay

As Ofgem raises the price cap, find out how you can lower energy bills and the help that is available.

As Ofgem raises the price cap, find out how you can lower energy bills and the help that is available.

Personal Finance

How you can lower your energy bills and what help is available for you

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

Cost of living crisis

Five big money changes coming in October from energy bills to the budget

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

Cost of living crisis

This is how you can save £130 on energy bills as Ofgem price cap set to rise

Did you watch Sir Keir Starmer on Good Morning Britain today?

Did you watch Sir Keir Starmer on Good Morning Britain today?

Good Morning Britain

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WATCH: Sir Keir Starmer refuses to apologise for Winter Fuel Payment cuts on GMB

Rachel Reeves has warned of “tough decisions” in the upcoming Budget but insisted austerity had been a “destructive choice” which would not be repeated

Rachel Reeves has warned of “tough decisions” in the upcoming Budget but insisted austerity had been a “destructive choice” which would not be repeated

Personal Finance

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'No change' to Winter Fuel Payment cut plans as Chancellor warns of 'tough decisions'

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

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'Scope for more price cuts' as fuel prices plummet at fastest rate of the year

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

“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