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Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Cost of living crisis

Benefit payments set to increase including Universal Credit, PIP & Child Benefit

The DWP announced the huge boost to Universal Credit earlier this week

The DWP announced the huge boost to Universal Credit earlier this week

Universal Credit

DWP announces £15 million Universal Credit boost to help 'support' people

PIP offers vital support for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to help with additional costs

PIP offers vital support for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to help with additional costs

DWP PIP eligibility and claim help tool launched by charity Turn2us

Until recently, the Royal Mint Kew Gardens 50p coin was the rarest of its kind in circulation in the UK

Until recently, the Royal Mint Kew Gardens 50p coin was the rarest of its kind in circulation in the UK

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for nearly 400 times face value on eBay

Pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits are among the millions in line for a cash boost from the DWP

Pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits are among the millions in line for a cash boost from the DWP

Code to spot bonus cash for millions on Universal Credit, PIP & more before Christmas

Charles Hanson with a late 16th or early 17th century mother-of-pearl Indo-Portuguese dish, sold for a premium-inclusive total of £11,713 in Sept.

Charles Hanson with a late 16th or early 17th century mother-of-pearl Indo-Portuguese dish, sold for a premium-inclusive total of £11,713 in Sept.

Antiques expert and auctioneer ready for Chester treasure hunt

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments are to increase

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

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

Netflix viewers £1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this week

Tesco Clubcard vouchers are valid for two years from the date they were issued.

Tesco Clubcard vouchers are valid for two years from the date they were issued.

Martin Lewis issues 3-week Tesco Clubcard warning as vouchers set to expire

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

Cost of living crisis

Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Cheshire residents win over £1million in November Premium Bonds draw

Cheshire residents win over £1million in November Premium Bonds draw

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Residents win more than £1million in November Premium Bonds prize draw

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

Jake says EasyJet called him the following day, apologised and offered to refund his fine, but he hasn't accepted it yet

Jake says EasyJet called him the following day, apologised and offered to refund his fine, but he hasn't accepted it yet

easyJet apologises as holidaymaker slams 'smug' easyJet staff for extra charge

Amazon Subscribe and Save cuts up to 15 per cent off regular buys, but is it worth trying?

Amazon Subscribe and Save cuts up to 15 per cent off regular buys, but is it worth trying?

What is Amazon Subscribe and Save and is it worth doing?

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Dad claims 'amazing' win on free postcode lottery

The Kew Gardens 50p sells for £156.25 on average, but one seller received over £700 for one when they sold it on eBay.

The Kew Gardens 50p sells for £156.25 on average, but one seller received over £700 for one when they sold it on eBay.

Royal Mint's rarest coins revealed as 50p sells for £155

How much do you think you could save on some of these big brands through Newsquest Rewards?

How much do you think you could save on some of these big brands through Newsquest Rewards?

Newsquest Rewards

From Tesco to Asda: How to save money on big brands with Newsquest Rewards

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments set to increase - see how much you could get

Experts have issued a state pension warning to everyone born between 1965 and 1974 in the UK

Experts have issued a state pension warning to everyone born between 1965 and 1974 in the UK

Millions of people issued state pension warning

Pensioners are being warned about a new scam concerning the winter fuel allowance.

Pensioners are being warned about a new scam concerning the winter fuel allowance.

Residents warned about winter fuel allowance scam

Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set to increase

Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set to increase

Child Benefit payments to increase - see how much you could get

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

Cheshire residents win £900k in October Premium Bonds prize draw. Picture: NS&I / PA

Cheshire residents win £900k in October Premium Bonds prize draw. Picture: NS&I / PA

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Cheshire residents win more than £900k in October Premium Bonds prize draw

Green Oak Farm, Ellesmere Port.

Green Oak Farm, Ellesmere Port.

Grandparents can grab a free carvery at Ellesmere Port restaurant

Around £61.6m has been given back to graduates since a digital refund service was launched in May.

Around £61.6m has been given back to graduates since a digital refund service was launched in May.

Personal Finance

Thousands of graduates owed £300 in student loan repayments - how to claim

Coin experts have highlighted two rare Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values.

Coin experts have highlighted two rare Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values.

'Check your change' - Coin expert highlights two 'gem' 50p coins worth a fortune

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest.

The triple lock guarantees an increase in pensions in line with average earnings, inflation or 2.5%, whichever is highest.

Chancellor announces major changes for pensioners in Budget

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will crack down on fraud in the UK’s welfare system, as part of reforms to ensure welfare spending is “more sustainable”

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said she will crack down on fraud in the UK’s welfare system, as part of reforms to ensure welfare spending is “more sustainable”

DWP to get direct access to bank accounts under new powers, Chancellor reveals

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

Some £31.1 billion is estimated to be lying in unclaimed, inactive or lost pension pots.

Some £31.1 billion is estimated to be lying in unclaimed, inactive or lost pension pots.

Millions missing out on £10,000 in lost pensions, research reveals

This 20p coin contains an error making it very valuable

This 20p coin contains an error making it very valuable

'Rare and unique' 20p coin sells for more than 310 times its face value

To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have tips to earn you as much as £1,000

To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have tips to earn you as much as £1,000

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert top tips for making £1,000 before Christmas

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

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

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'

Just 210,000 copies of the coin were produced by The Royal Mint, which lists the Kew Gardens coin as one of its most valuable.

Just 210,000 copies of the coin were produced by The Royal Mint, which lists the Kew Gardens coin as one of its most valuable.

'Check your change' as Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 400 times face value

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

How much DWP Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits could rise by next year

Brits should be allowed to access their workplace pensions before they retire, says think tank

Brits should be allowed to access their workplace pensions before they retire, says think tank

Brits should be able to access their pensions before retirement - report

People's Postcode Lottery ambassador, Danyl Johnson. (Image: Skywall Photography)

People's Postcode Lottery ambassador, Danyl Johnson. (Image: Skywall Photography)

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Residents with CH postcode celebrating Postcode Lottery win

Golden envelopes - People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt

Golden envelopes - People’s Postcode Lottery ambassador Judie McCourt

Postcode Lottery win for residents in Ellesmere Port

Residents of one Northwich postcode have been made £1,000 richer

Residents of one Northwich postcode have been made £1,000 richer

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The lucky street drawn in latest Postcode Lottery results

Cheshire West and Chester Council HQ

Cheshire West and Chester Council HQ

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Support package announced to help vulnerable residents in Cheshire West

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP issues six-month Universal Credit warning to thousands urged to act

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

Government update on Winter Fuel Payment cuts as legal bid to overturn launched

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

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

Millions of Netflix viewers given £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

Sean Pattinson parked his vehicle in the New Market car park but came back to find a PCN on his car.

Sean Pattinson parked his vehicle in the New Market car park but came back to find a PCN on his car.

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Dad who forgot to plug in EV 'frustrated' after receiving penalty notice

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

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

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

If you also get the full State Pension, you will not pay tax on that, but it will count towards your Personal Allowance

If you also get the full State Pension, you will not pay tax on that, but it will count towards your Personal Allowance

Pension warning to millions in danger of 'running out of money'

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

The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today have been revealed

The coins to look out for were struck with the old inscription of New Pence rather than Two Pence

The coins to look out for were struck with the old inscription of New Pence rather than Two Pence

The rare 2p coin worth £1,000 that is 'rising in value' - how to spot