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Revealed: £263 million of unused credit on TFL Oyster cards - how to get it back
If you had a TFL Oyster card and no longer use it, then here's how to get your money back on unused credit
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Boots Star Gifts 2022 savings - three big money-saving deals this week
Here are some of the biggest money-saving Boots Star Gifts deals on offer this week.
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Mid-contract mobile phone price increase warning - the providers that could hike bills up to 18% in 2023 revealed
Can you avoid a mobile phone price increase while you’re still in contract? We explain what you can about mid-contract price hikes
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Is my pension safe? What does the market turmoil mean for your retirement savings
After weeks of financial turmoil, you could be asking if your pension is safe. We explain what recent events means for your retirement pot - and the rules and regulations in place to protect you
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Everything to know about pensions
We explain everything to know about pensions so you can plan for a good retirement
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State pension increases by 3.1%
State pension has gone by £5.55 per week, but the increase is just half of the current rate inflation
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Why government should increase working from home tax relief
As the gap widens between the cost of living and the value of working from home tax relief - is it a simple way government can put cash back in our pockets?
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British Gas Energy Support Fund to offer grants up to £1,500
British Gas has reopened applications for grants of up to £1,500 to help its most vulnerable energy customers. Act now - as funds are limited.
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Consumer group Which? calls for VAT cuts on broadband and mobile
Consumer group Which? says reducing VAT from 20% to 5% on broadband, mobile phone and landline bills would help millions of households
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Warning: new council tax rebate scams - here's how to spot them
Households have been warned of scammers pretending to be local councils
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£150 council tax rebate: deadline extended until 30 November
The deadline to claim your council tax rebate has been extended until 30 November. Check if you’re eligible and how to get it
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Santander Edge: new current account pays cashback on supermarket shopping
Earn cashback when on your food spending as well as household bills with a new Santander account
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House sales are up by 38% on last year, but clouds gathering for UK housing market
Official home sales figures paint a rosy picture for October, but the looming storm is likely to sink sales
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More than 11 million pensioners to get up to £600 boost from today
Around 11.6 million pensioners will start to see payments from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) start landing in their bank accounts.
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Parents urged to check whether they could get childcare costs top-up
Thousands of families are missing out on the Tax-Free Childcare top-up. We explain how to apply
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Energy firms are failing vulnerable customers, says Ofgem: here’s how to get on the Priority Services Register
The regulator has found 17 energy suppliers lacking in their support for customers, in particular vulnerable ones. We explain how to ensure you’re getting all the help available
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How to get a council tax refund if you have overpaid
Research reveals £150 million of overpaid council tax is sitting unclaimed. Could some of it be yours?
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Autumn statement 2022: what it means for your pay, tax, benefits and energy bills
What does the Autumn Statement 2022 mean for your pay, tax, benefits and energy bills? We explain
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Autumn Statement 2022: new cost of living payments announced for 2023
The government has announced further payments to households as part of their cost of living help package. Here’s what to expect
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Autumn Statement 2022: what the benefits increases mean for you
The chancellor has announced that benefits will rise by 10.1% in April, while also making several changes to universal credit. We explain how the new policies could impact you.
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Autumn Statement 2022: state pension to rise 10.1% in April
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has pledged to keep the triple lock on the state pension, as well as announcing an uplift to pension credit and a new cost of living payment for pensioners
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The £650 low income cost of living payment: second £324 instalment to be paid from 8 November
Eight million households will get a £324 cost of living payment from 8 November. We explain who will get it and when
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The £150 disability cost of living payment: who will get it and when?
Six million disabled people will get a second £150 cost of living payment in 2023. Here's what you need to know
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Millions of workers to pay more tax: we explain how freezing of thresholds will affect you
All workers face paying more tax as a freeze on the personal allowance, basic and higher thresholds is extended to 2028, dragging people into higher tax bands by 'stealth'. There’s also changes to inheritance tax, capital gains tax and dividend tax
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UK inflation hits 41-year high of 11.1% ‒ what does it mean for your household income?
UK inflation has risen to the highest in the UK for 41 years. If you’re a low-income household, you’ll be affected more.
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Royal Mail extends deadline to use up non-barcoded stamps to July 2023
Royal Mail extends deadline to use up non-barcoded 1st and 2nd class stamps to 31 July next year before they become invalid for postage
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Made.com gone into administration - what you need to know
Online furniture retailer Made.com is now in administration with around 500 job losses and Next set to snap up the name. If you’re waiting for furniture, due a refund or got a gift card - what does this now mean for you?
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Amazon Prime Early Access Sale: when is it and what do you need to know
Amazon has announced a brand new shopping event exclusively for Prime members – here’s everything you need to know
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Black Friday scams warning – false offers steal £1,000 on average
New data by Barclays reveals purchase scams rose by 34% after Black Friday and Cyber Monday 2021, with over £1,000 on average taken by scammers near Christmas.
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