Cost Of Living

How to cut the cost of cooking up to 28% as we head into winter

The average household’s oven is on for 64 hours over winter, while the hob is on for 46 hours

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When DWP will send out third Cost of Living Payment worth £299 to millions of Brits

The DWP has laid out when the third and final 2023/24 Cost of Living Payment will be sent out to those who meet criteria

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Expert says millions of Brits could be eligible for free boiler or insulation

The government is making free insulation grants available to households across the UK - how to find out if you're eligible

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DWP and HMRC payment dates for Christmas 2023 and New Year confirmed as some will be earlier than usual

If your usual payment date falls on a weekend or bank holiday, the money will be sent earlier than it normally would

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Why you shouldn't sleep with heating on as experts list health risks and hazards

Homeowners are being warned that having the heating on to keep warm could have shocking consequences

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Heating expert shares simple tips to shave hundreds off your bill

Keep energy bills low during the winter

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Martin Lewis fans share money-saving trick on drying laundry in the winter without tumble dryer or clothes wrack

Tumble dryers guzzle electricity and can increase your energy bills if used all the time

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Martin Lewis advises taking out account which can net you £1,000 free a year

Money guru said lifetime ISAs are perfect for first-time buyers to try to build up enough money for a house

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Martin Lewis urges parents to set up 'important' account if they have kids in late teens

The money expert has urged parents to look into this money saving method which helps first time buyers achieve their dream

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Martin Lewis explains which energy firms are paying customers to cut usage at peak times

The money guru said people taking part in the scheme could get money off their bill and also help the environment

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'Vampire' appliances that are draining your energy and your wallet

Unplugging appliances when they’re not being used can save families around £147 on their annual energy bills on average

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Octopus Energy announces 'Zero Bills' plan that will save homes £1,800 a year

The new proposals will see homes equipped with green technology like solar panels and heat pumps have no bills at all for five years

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How to stretch your money further for Black Friday and Christmas

Ahead of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, finance expert and founder of Pennies to Pounds podcast and blog, Kia Commodore, shares her top tips on how consumers can stretch their money further during the busiest shopping period of the year.

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Storage hack that will keep your carrots fresh for weeks

Keeping them fresh for longer means less wastage and it saves you money

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Martin Lewis explains how people between 18 and 39 can turn £1 into £1,000s with 'simple move'

Martin Lewis has urged those under 40 to consider opening a LISA to help buy your first home with government bonuses

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Four banks Martin Lewis MSE team says are offering up to £200 for free if you switch

The MoneySavingExpert founder's team has urged anyone with a bank account to assess whether they should switch to another provider

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The exact day you can get the cheapest car insurance ahead of renewal

Martin Lewis told of how simply putting reminders in your diary could potentially shave hundreds of pounds off your annual cost for your vehicle

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Expert gives top storage tip to make sure bread ‘tastes as fresh as the day you bought it’

Us Brits love bread - but we waste about 900,000 tonnes of the stuff every year. This equates to around 24 million slices, or 1 million loaves, every day

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Date millions of workers will get 'major' wage boost worth £1,000

Millions are due to get a boost in their wages as the Government announces a rise in the National Living Wage

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How to get £25 DWP cold weather payments this winter as temperatures drop

Many have been starting to switch on their heating as the weather gets colder

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DWP in new update on winter 2023 £300 cost of living payments

The Department for Work and Pensions revealed more than seven million payments have been made now

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DWP £300 cost-of-living payment update for thousands yet to receive money

You might have received a text if you haven't got the payment yet

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Martin Lewis shares urgent deadline for anyone with a bank account to get free £205

Martin Lewis and his team at Money Saving Expert have issued a last minute reminder about how you could get some free cash

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Unplugging charged devices 'could save £200 a year' says expert

Seemingly small things around the home can add up to a substantial saving, especially with every unit of energy costing quite a lot more than it has historically

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Missing people Police issue urgent appeal as four young men all go missing They are in a silver Ford Fiesta and have been missing since Sunday

The speed cameras that have been turned on again from today

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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%'

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%

Police launch murder investigation after fatal crash

Police have said it is an isolated incident as they search for a woman they would like to speak to

Crime Police launch murder investigation after fatal crash Police 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

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

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

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

Even with the cost-of-living crisis pushing prices up, a Christmas dinner can be surprisingly affordable - if you know where to look

Missing people Police issue urgent appeal as four young men all go missing They are in a silver Ford Fiesta and have been missing since Sunday

Stacey Solomon's tears as she tells Joe Swash what he's done for her

The presenter's inspirational post has left many of her fans saying it has given them hope for their own future

Pink announces huge 2024 Cardiff show

Principality Stadium

There is a special message from the singer herself for the Welsh fans

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".