Cost of living crisis

The benefit cap freeze will see a decrease in real terms for many people

DWP confirm benefit cap frozen despite interest rate increases

All 21 Worcestershire libraries will serve as a haven this winter

All 21 Worcestershire libraries will serve as a haven this winter

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All 21 libraries in Worcestershire to offer free warm spaces this winter

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

More than 214,000 people are missing out on thousands of pounds through Child Benefits support from HMRC.

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £2,200 cost of living boost but missing out - how to apply

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

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

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

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

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Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

abrdn Financial Fairness Trust's study found that 61 per cent of unpaid carers are cutting back on food and heating

abrdn Financial Fairness Trust's study found that 61 per cent of unpaid carers are cutting back on food and heating

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Unpaid carers cutting back on essentials like food and heating

Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from October 1 after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from October 1 after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

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Which? reveals top 5 tips to tackle Ofgem price cap rise as energy bills soar

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

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This is when you should turn your heating on this year

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

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When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

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Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter

INDEPENDENT: Script Haven owner Leena Batchelor is concerned about the future of the small businesses

INDEPENDENT: Script Haven owner Leena Batchelor is concerned about the future of the small businesses

Cost of living crisis

"We run close to the wire" Worcester businesses respond to energy cap rise

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

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures

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

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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

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

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against changes hits new milestone

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

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against changes hits new milestone

Vulnerable households in England are being encouraged to see what support they might be able to receive

Vulnerable households in England are being encouraged to see what support they might be able to receive

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Thousands of households eligible for cost of living payments this summer

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland would see energy bills fall by £122 over the course of a year

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland would see energy bills fall by £122 over the course of a year

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Energy bills set to fall as Ofgem lowers price cap - how much you could save

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

Cost of living crisis

Child Benefit £1,300 warning issued as HMRC say 'don't lose out'

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

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Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

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Universal Credit warning as 180,000 claimants have benefits stopped

Martin Lewis, the founder and chairman of MoneySavingExpert.com, said: “The energy market is broken

Martin Lewis, the founder and chairman of MoneySavingExpert.com, said: “The energy market is broken

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Martin Lewis calls for rule change to fix 'broken energy market'

Research, from Compare the Market, found that households can expect to save £350 on household bills this year

Research, from Compare the Market, found that households can expect to save £350 on household bills this year

Cost of living crisis

UK households told they will find extra £350 in bank accounts soon - this is why

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

The experts at MuscleFood.com have shared how homeowners can save on food waste and unnecessary spending by reshuffling their food cupboards

The experts at MuscleFood.com have shared how homeowners can save on food waste and unnecessary spending by reshuffling their food cupboards

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Experts share 5 ways you could save money by organising your kitchen cupboards

Recent research has revealed that 90 per cent of under 25s are uncomfortable talking about their finances

Recent research has revealed that 90 per cent of under 25s are uncomfortable talking about their finances

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Young adults need for financial advice has doubled since 2019, study reveals

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

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DWP £299 cost of living payment one week warning - are you eligible?

Are you eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

Are you eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

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DWP give seven-day warning ahead of £299 cost of living payment

DWP Winter Fuel Payments can provide a much-needed boost for pensioners as the colder months roll in and the time comes to crank up the heating

DWP Winter Fuel Payments can provide a much-needed boost for pensioners as the colder months roll in and the time comes to crank up the heating

Cost of living crisis

Warning to anyone eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment - check your account

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

Cost of living crisis

DWP £299 cost of living payment two-week warning - are you eligible?

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150.

Cost of living crisis

Millions urged to check if they are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Cost of living crisis

Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

This year there will be an additional line for Mrs Claus, as well as Santa

This year there will be an additional line for Mrs Claus, as well as Santa

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Dial-a-Santa service returns to bring festive cheer amid tough times

There are 21 libraries across the county providing warmth during the winter months

There are 21 libraries across the county providing warmth during the winter months

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Free warm spaces offered at Worcestershire libraries this winter

We asked Kevin Mountford, co-founder and consumer expert at savings platform Raisin UK what the cheapest way to boil water is.

We asked Kevin Mountford, co-founder and consumer expert at savings platform Raisin UK what the cheapest way to boil water is.

YOUR MONEY MATTERS

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Is it cheaper to boil water in a kettle, microwave or on the hob?

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Cost of living crisis

Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?

Residents are urged to check that vulnerable neighbours are keeping warm

Residents are urged to check that vulnerable neighbours are keeping warm

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Council appeal for residents to aid vulnerable citizens during cold snap

The Met Office predicts unsettled weather conditions until mid-December

The Met Office predicts unsettled weather conditions until mid-December

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Winter advice from Severn Trent as temperatures drop

Turning off taps while you brush your teeth was one of the tips from Severn Trent

Turning off taps while you brush your teeth was one of the tips from Severn Trent

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Severn Trent offers practical steps for reducing winter water bills

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out

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You could be paid to use less energy tonight - how you can save

This is everything you need to know about the DWP cold weather payments, and the new cold-health alerts issued by the Met Office

This is everything you need to know about the DWP cold weather payments, and the new cold-health alerts issued by the Met Office

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Cold weather payments set to trigger as Met Office issues cold-health alerts

Parents can visit every other Wednesday morning for support

Parents can visit every other Wednesday morning for support

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Primary school's Family Hub offers community support in tough times

The community resource is based at Upton Baptist Church

The community resource is based at Upton Baptist Church

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Warm bank in Upton-upon-Severn to stay open for winter

A Treasury minister has ruled out changed to pensioners' Winter Fuel Payments in Wednesday's Autumn Statement

A Treasury minister has ruled out changed to pensioners' Winter Fuel Payments in Wednesday's Autumn Statement

Cost of living crisis

Treasury rules out change to Winter Fuel Payment worth up to £600 - are you eligible?

Managing director of Nicol & Co, Matt Nicol, has called on political parties to assist young people in buying homes ahead of the general election next year

Managing director of Nicol & Co, Matt Nicol, has called on political parties to assist young people in buying homes ahead of the general election next year

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Estate agents call for new policies to assist young adults in buying homes

The Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future DWP cost of living payments

The Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future DWP cost of living payments

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Cost of living payments should be paid to more people, MPs say

Saiful Islam from Balti Mahal said prices are soaring.

Saiful Islam from Balti Mahal said prices are soaring.

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Eyewatering price rise for onions leaves city curry house struggling

Parents can currently get £442 worth of supermarket vouchers through the NHS Healthy Start scheme

Parents can currently get £442 worth of supermarket vouchers through the NHS Healthy Start scheme

Cost of living crisis

Calls to increase value of free supermarket voucher scheme - are you eligible?

People across the UK will be getting their Cost of Living payment today.

People across the UK will be getting their Cost of Living payment today.

Cost of living crisis

When families in Worcestershire will receive their £300 Cost of Living payment

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

Cost of living crisis

New £300 cost of living payment for thousands from today

With the weather getting colder, Worcester City Council have offered residents advice on how to combat mould

With the weather getting colder, Worcester City Council have offered residents advice on how to combat mould

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Council offers advice for residents on combating damp and condensation