All news by author: Levi Winchester

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British Gas is giving people £2,000 in free energy help after increasing fund
The support is delivered through the Individuals and Families Fund, which is a scheme run by the British Gas Energy Trust charity - we explain who is eligible for the help
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Should you leave heating on low all day, or only switch it on when you need it
Temperatures have plummeted but energy bills remain sky-high - so you might be wondering if it is cheaper to leave your heating on low all day, or only switch it on when you need it?
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Asda opening 21 new convenience stores before end of this month - see full list
Five of the new Asda Express stores will open their doors to customers today, in locations including Holmes Chapel, Derby, Sandford, Sandy and Hornchurch
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Jeremy Hunt hints more tax cuts could be announced in Budget this March
Jeremy Hunt said tax cuts would be “the direction of travel” and commented that low-tax countries were “more competitive” - however, he warned it is “too early to say” about what will be included in the Budget
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UK savings accounts where you can beat 4% inflation - see list of top payers
Inflation has crept back up again - but the good news is, the top-paying savings rates are still above 4%. So where exactly should you be putting your money?
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Exact date millions of workers will get pay rise as minimum wage set to increase
The minimum wage is what your employer has to pay you by law, depending on your current age - however, many businesses pay their workers more than the minimum rate
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Supermarket and high street loyalty schemes compared - from Tesco to Sainsbury's
Loyalty cards can help you save money in stores by building up points - here, we compare all the different rewards programmes from Tesco to Sainsbury's to see how they stack up
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PIP benefit rising by 6.7% from this April in boost for DWP claimants
PIP will rise by 6.7%, as this was the measure of Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation for this September - so how exactly will this impact your payments?
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Top 20 jobs 2024 where you could earn up to £64,000 a year - see full list
Jobs website Indeed has revealed its top 20 UK jobs of 2024 based on opportunity, high salary and flexibility - with the highest salary being £64,189 for a Principle Software Engineer
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Inflation in unexpected rise to 4% - what it means for your money
Inflation measures how prices have changed over time based on a "basket of goods" and services, which are regularly updated by the Office for National Statistics, to track prices
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HMRC sending letters to thousands of people who could be owed £5,000
The issue was highlighted last year by former pensions minister Sir Steve Webb, who explained it mainly affects stay-at-home mums who made a claim for Child Benefit between 1978 and 2000
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Wilko announces where two new stores will open as it returns to high street
Two new Wilko shops will open two new sites in St Albans (The Maltings) and in Rotherham (Parkgate Shopping Park) in spring 2024 although exact dates have not yet been announced
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Major supermarket axes loyalty scheme reward and shoppers are 'disgusted'
At the moment, shoppers who are signed up to Co-op Membership earn 2p for every £1 spent on Co-op branded products and services - but this will stop on January 24
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UK savers missing out on £13billion cash boost - how to act now and fix it
Research from money management app Plum shows £253billion is lying in zero-interest accounts, meaning savers are missing out on a collective £13billion in interest
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Major bank launches new £150 switch offer - see if you're eligible for free cash
To get the first £100, new and existing customers need to switch their current account - then for the second payment, worth £50, you need to have a qualifying savings account
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Aldi introduces new change to 'make it easier and quicker' for customers to shop
Customers will no longer have to register via the Shop&Go app on their phones - instead, they can tap their contactless payment card, or mobile phone
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Man, 84, left feeling 'demoralised' after being scammed out of £100,000 savings
Paul Henderson received three separate phone calls from who he believed was The Co-operative bank fraud department - but it turned out to be scammers
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Pothole damage claims explained including if you can get council to pay
January 15 is National Pothole Day and new figures from the AA show pothole damage to vehicles has reached a five-year high - so how can you make a claim?
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Cut your credit card debt and pay 0% interest - easy way to check now
If you've got credit card debt, it is worth checking if you're able to move the money you owe to a 0% balance transfer card, which will give you a set period of interest-free repayments
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Check state pension forecast and see how much you could get in retirement
Not everyone is entitled to a full state pension, as it all depends on your National Insurance record and how many qualifying years you have - so how much will you get?
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DWP issues reply as thousands set to miss out on £299 cost of living payment
Millions of people claiming certain means-tested benefits are due to receive the third and final cost of living payment, worth £299, between February 6 and February 22
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Cheapest and most expensive petrol stations ranked - including Tesco and Shell
Morrisons was found to be the cheapest retailer for fuel, according to the RAC Foundation, but the most expensive was Shell - you can see the full breakdown below
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Millions of people missing out on cheaper broadband - see best deals
Social tariffs are typically available for low income households who are in receipt of certain benefits - we explain which deals are available and how to sign up
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Premium Bond prize rate slashed by NS&I meaning less prizes up for grabs
The prize fund rate - which is often described as the the nearest thing Premium Bonds has to an interest rate - will be cut from 4.65% to 4.40% from March 2024
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Millions of drivers could get compensation after major investigation launched
The FCA banned ”discretionary commission agreements” in 2021 but says there is a ”significant dispute” as to whether firms have breached legal and regulatory requirements