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Under current rules, Universal Credit claimants receive a top-up payment of up to £390.06 each month if they are too unwell to work - but there are plans to reform the benefits system

The supermarket sends out Clubcard vouchers every three months - in February, May, August and November - and these normally expire after two years, meaning you need to make sure you use them

New MoneySavingExpert.com research found some networks limit the amount of data you can use for free when travelling in Europe – even if you have roaming as part of your deal

Just because prices have been reduced at one supermarket, it doesn’t mean you can’t find the same products - or an own-brand equivalent - cheaper elsewhere, so always compare prices

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has launched a new crackdown after it warned some retailers are not displaying prices as clearly as they should

Saving rates have been steadily rising over the last year - but if you’re a 20% taxpayer, you can only earn £1,000 in interest each tax year without paying tax

The average rate on a two-year fixed deal is now 6.79%, down from 6.81% yesterday, and the average five-year rate has dipped to 6.31%, down from 6.33%

The Fibre 2 Essentials bundle is available with speeds of up to 73Mbps for £20 a month - the standard version costs £25 a month, meaning those who can get the social tariff will save £60 a year

Child Benefit is a monthly payment available to parents or anyone in charge of looking after a child - it is worth £24 a week for the first child and £15.90 a week for any additional child

Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation dropped by more than expected in the 12 months to June - falling from 8.7% to 7.9% - but it comes after mortgage costs have already rocketed

The old style Heinz cap used a flexible valve made from silicone, while the new cap will be made from a “single, rigid material” that can be recycled like normal

As of February this year, cohabiting parents with dependent children can apply for Bereavement Support Payment or Widowed Parent’s Allowance following the death of their partner

City analysts had predicted the Consumer Price Index (CPI) rate of inflation would be 8.2% - meaning the drop is better than hoped, and the lowest since March 2022

If you're looking to save money on energy bills, one tip that is often floated around is washing your clothes on a cooler setting - but just how much money can they save?

Donating old clothes to your favourite high street retailer is a great way to get money off, plus you're also helping the planet and clearing out your wardrobe

But just because prices have been reduced at Morrisons, it doesn’t mean you can’t find the same products - or an own-brand equivalent - cheaper elsewhere, so make sure you compare prices

Two in five (42%) could not pay their energy bill, four in ten (40%) missed their council tax payment, nearly four in ten could not afford their water bill (38%) and a third (32%) struggled to pay for broadband or TV

Many high street lenders are currently offering cash “bank bribes” to entice new customers - at the moment, you can earn up to £200 just for one switch

Classic stamps are being replaced by ones with barcodes, which allow recipients to watch videos when they scan the barcode - but when is the deadline to use old stamps?

I admit, I am not a loyal shopper - I try to shop around for the best prices, rather than stick to one store - but I always use member cards where I can and was surprised to find I had built up £100

Virgin Media customers said they struggled to get through to an agent on the phone, while others complained their call was dropped mid-way through or they were put on hold for a long time

Benefit claimants who are due to receive a payment on a bank holiday will likely receive their money earlier than normal, as welfare payments are not normally processed on bank holidays.

Pot Noodle is switching to a new 90% paper pot design, made with FSC certified paper, with an initial 500,000 Chicken and Mushroom flavour pots to feature the new design at Tesco

Personal Independence Payment - or PIP for short - is a benefit designed to help working age adults living with an illness, disability or mental health condition

The property market is cooling and house prices are falling from their peak - all as mortgage rates continue to rise, hitting a 15-year high today and the worst level since the aftermath of the Mini-Budget