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Four big money changes Jeremy Hunt could announce in his Autumn Statement
Your Money
Major announcements on benefits, pensions and income tax are likely this week when the chancellor reveals his budget plans
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Martin Lewis calls for 'risky' online shopping scheme to be 'improved'
UK News
Martin Lewis says better control and protection is needed for Brits using 'Buy Now Pay Later' payment schemes online
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Government reportedly considering £3 billion real terms benefits cut in 2024
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It would be a major blow for millions of households whose benefits would rise by less than expected
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DWP universal credit claimants face losing support in huge crackdown
Your Money
The tougher sanctions are likely to form part of Jeremy Hunt's autumn statement on Wednesday
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Tough DWP powers on bank accounts - everything you need to know
Department for Work and Pensions
The Department for Work and Pensions has previously said it wants officers to be able to search homes, seize mobile phones, and get financial information from bank accounts and any other organisation
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Woman says 'little-known' washing machine setting has reduced her energy bills 'by 62%'
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For anyone hoping to keep energy costs down, one mum has shared a 'little known hack' that could help reduce bills by up to 62%
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Budgeting queen's 6p an hour tip for drying wet clothes in winter
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The Duchess of Thrift said that with her own family she can't afford to use an expensive tumble dryer - and this method leaves them smelling nice
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DWP warning over missing £300 cost of living payments
Your Money
Millions have received the money so far but some might be missing out
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DWP could check your savings as part of strict new bank account rules
Your Money
The measures could be announced this week
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Government update on £600 Winter Fuel Payment with people 'deeply concerned'
Cost Of Living
There has been speculation as to whether there could be changes in this week's autumn statement
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Universal Credit claimant asks 'how can they do this' after benefits slashed to pay Council Tax
Department for Work and Pensions
Man complained he knew nothing about it - and hadn't even been told how much would be cut from the Universal Credit
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DWP gives new £300 cost of living payment update and urges people to get in touch
Department for Work and Pensions
Anyone who has not received the money is being urged to use online form to make a claim to the Department for Work and Pensions
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DWP gives 24-hour alert for £300 cost of living payments for people to appeal
Department for Work and Pensions
Today is the last day the money will be paid out to normal recipients - and from November 20 people can appeal if it is missing
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Woman's brilliant hacks to keep warm without putting heating on
Cost Of Living
How to start the day off without getting freezing is one of the key aspects of the advice
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Smart Home expert says four smart devices will cut your energy bills
Cost Of Living
Energy bills remain high and are likely to rise again in January, so many households continue to keep an eye on what they're using
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Broadband expert's five tips to get the best deal on Black Friday and Cyber Monday
Cost Of Living
The major Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales period is when the best broadband deals can often be found
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The bleak stories of people taken to court over their TV licences
Courts
'I am in a low-income zero-hours contract and have four young kids depending on me,' said one of the mums convicted
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'Myths' that are adding money to British Gas, EDF and Octopus energy bills
Cost Of Living
A heating expert has shared the myths that could be adding to your British Gas, OVO, EDF, E.On and Octopus energy bills
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Every one-off payment people of state pension age will get before end of 2023
Department for Work and Pensions
The total could amount to more than £1,000 and includes the cost of living and winter fuel money from the DWP
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Every UK home given six day warning over energy bill changes impacting customers from E.On, EDF, Octopus, British Gas, OVO, bulb and Utilita
Martin Lewis
Millions of families will see their energy bills rise again according to industry experts
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Energy expert gives £300 warning to E.On, EDF, Octopus, British Gas, OVO, bulb and Utilita customers
Cost Of Living
People who use home appliances and have a boiler can make some simple changes to save hundreds of pounds
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Compare the Market says driving a car now costs nearly £300 more than last year
Cost Of Living
Car insurance, fuel and road tax have all risen, adding up to a substantial cost of living hit for anyone who owns a car
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'Don't click' warning issued to bank account holders who could see accounts emptied
Your Money
Bank account holders have been told of an attack which works by silently 'hijacking' your clicks and could empty your account
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'I have to work 40 hours a week in two jobs as a uni student on top of my degree due to the cost of living crisis'
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Olivia Wray works at a nursery as well as earning money from a laundry job
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Missing peoplePolice issue urgent appeal as four young men all go missingThey are in a silver Ford Fiesta and have been missing since Sunday
The speed cameras that have been turned on again from today
Traffic and Travel
Police have provided a list
School summer holidays could be cut to just four weeks under new Welsh Government plans
Welsh Government
The six week summer holiday would be cut to five weeks and then four under proposals out for consultation - but the Association of School and College Leaders Cymru dismissed the plan as "an act of folly".
Woman says 'little-known' washing machine setting has reduced her energy bills 'by 62%'
Cost Of Living
For anyone hoping to keep energy costs down, one mum has shared a 'little known hack' that could help reduce bills by up to 62%
Live updates as police respond to major incident in Welsh town
Latest Wales News
Police are urging people to say away from the area
CrimePolice launch murder investigation after fatal crashPolice have said it is an isolated incident as they search for a woman they would like to speak to
Exploding vape set fire to man's beard and melted into his hand
UK News
The explosion left a fireball in Mike's kitchen and his home started to fill with smoke
UK ministers call Turkey after woman, 31, died having bum lift
UK News
The meeting could result in new rules and regulations to protect people going abroad for plastic surgery
Mum who saw UFO on fishing trip wakes up with marks on her body
Real Life
The 'suction marks' refused to fade after Joelle woke to find herself surrounded by bright lights
Lidl named the cheapest supermarket to buy a vegan-friendly Christmas dinner this year
UK News
Even with the cost-of-living crisis pushing prices up, a Christmas dinner can be surprisingly affordable - if you know where to look
CrimePolice launch murder investigation after fatal crashPolice have said it is an isolated incident as they search for a woman they would like to speak to
Today's rugby news as Alun Wyn Jones in surgery 24 hours after career ends and Wales star admits he has to learn
Wales Rugby Team
The latest rugby news stories from wales and beyond
Exploding vape set fire to man's beard and melted into his hand
UK News
The explosion left a fireball in Mike's kitchen and his home started to fill with smoke
UK ministers call Turkey after woman, 31, died having bum lift
UK News
The meeting could result in new rules and regulations to protect people going abroad for plastic surgery
Mum who saw UFO on fishing trip wakes up with marks on her body
Real Life
The 'suction marks' refused to fade after Joelle woke to find herself surrounded by bright lights