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Santander issues urgent warning to bank account holders up and down the country

WARM: The payments are designed to help people meet fuel costs over the winter

WARM: The payments are designed to help people meet fuel costs over the winter

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Winter fuel cuts will hit 7,000 over-80s in West Worcestershire

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot

Have you already started making changes around the home to save money on energy bills this autumn and winter?

Have you already started making changes around the home to save money on energy bills this autumn and winter?

Property expert Phil Spencer shares how to 'save hundreds' on energy bills

Neighbours in a Malvern street have won a Street Prize in the People's Postcode Lottery

Neighbours in a Malvern street have won a Street Prize in the People's Postcode Lottery

People's Postcode Lottery

Worcestershire winners revealed in Postcode Lottery - is your street a winner?

The annual Winter Fuel Payment of between £100 and £300 was introduced in 1997 to help eligible pensioners meet the costs of heating their homes

The annual Winter Fuel Payment of between £100 and £300 was introduced in 1997 to help eligible pensioners meet the costs of heating their homes

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Winter Fuel Payment warning as pensioners face 'sky high energy prices'

A rare King Charles III £5 note sold for £2,800 on the online auction site eBay, but what made it so valuable?

A rare King Charles III £5 note sold for £2,800 on the online auction site eBay, but what made it so valuable?

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Rare King Charles III £5 note sells for £2,800 on eBay - what to look for

Money Saving Expert has shared his thoughts on Premium Bonds.

Money Saving Expert has shared his thoughts on Premium Bonds.

Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’

ERROR: A rare two-pence coin made with a 'major error' on it has sold for £700 at auction

ERROR: A rare two-pence coin made with a 'major error' on it has sold for £700 at auction

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Super-rare 2p coin with 'error' sells for £700 at auction

National Savings and Investment have announced the October Premium Bond winners, see if you've won big.

National Savings and Investment have announced the October Premium Bond winners, see if you've won big.

October Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

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

Cost of living crisis

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

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 'extra-special' rare 50p coin sold for £4,000 and how to spot it

WINNERS: The winners of the Premium Bonds in Hereford and Worcester.

WINNERS: The winners of the Premium Bonds in Hereford and Worcester.

Two lucky residents win huge prizes as Premium Bond winners revealed

Andrai Carcu, an electrician at London Electricians 247, has revealed that you could actually be saving money if you do these tasks at the right time with potential savings of up to £75.

Andrai Carcu, an electrician at London Electricians 247, has revealed that you could actually be saving money if you do these tasks at the right time with potential savings of up to £75.

Homes and interiors

The best times of day to use your washing machine, dishwasher and other chores

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK as the Royal Mint revealed their 10 rarest coins

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK as the Royal Mint revealed their 10 rarest coins

'Check your change' - Rare coin sells for more than 300 times face value on eBay

As Ofgem raises the price cap, find out how you can lower energy bills and the help that is available.

As Ofgem raises the price cap, find out how you can lower energy bills and the help that is available.

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How you can lower your energy bills and what help is available for you

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today have been revealed

A 50p coin which celebrates Alan Turing's legacy has sold for 19x its face value on eBay

A 50p coin which celebrates Alan Turing's legacy has sold for 19x its face value on eBay

Check your change as Worcester seller receives 19x face value for this 50p coin

The experts at home and property experts Alan Boswell Group have investigated how UK homeowners might inadvertently invalidate their home insurance.

The experts at home and property experts Alan Boswell Group have investigated how UK homeowners might inadvertently invalidate their home insurance.

Homes and interiors

9 mistakes that could be invalidating your home insurance - and cost up to £30k

NS&I customers could lose acess to Premium Bonds if they fail to fill out a crucial form

NS&I customers could lose acess to Premium Bonds if they fail to fill out a crucial form

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NS&I customers urged to fill out crucial document or face losing Premium Bonds

If you also get the full State Pension, you will not pay tax on that, but it will count towards your Personal Allowance

If you also get the full State Pension, you will not pay tax on that, but it will count towards your Personal Allowance

Pension warning to millions in danger of 'running out of money'

CELEBRATE: A street in Worcester has won tickets in the People's Postcode Lottery.

CELEBRATE: A street in Worcester has won tickets in the People's Postcode Lottery.

People's Postcode Lottery

Joy for street in Worcester which has won money on postcode lottery

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Shoppers hiding money among baby products in 'sweetest' viral social media trend

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

Royal Mint reveals 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation - how much they are worth

Did you know energy prices are rising by 10% next month?

Did you know energy prices are rising by 10% next month?

Martin Lewis warns households to take meter readings 'now' as energy cap rises

CAMPAIGN: WASPI campaigners in Edinburgh earlier this year

CAMPAIGN: WASPI campaigners in Edinburgh earlier this year

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Calls for justice and compensation for Worcester's WASPI women

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

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

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4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills revealed as price cap set to rise

More than half a million people are missing out on £2,000 they have left unclaimed in Child Trust Funds, HMRC have warned

More than half a million people are missing out on £2,000 they have left unclaimed in Child Trust Funds, HMRC have warned

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More than 600,000 young people are missing out on thousands in unclaimed cash

Nationwide has announced it will also pay 1% cash back on debit card spending by customers with a FlexDirect account

Nationwide has announced it will also pay 1% cash back on debit card spending by customers with a FlexDirect account

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide offering 'tempting £175 free cash' offer to any UK customer

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

Any single-occupant households are currently entitled to a 25% discount on council tax.

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Minister responds to rumours single-person council tax discount could be axed

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?

The coins to look out for were struck with the old inscription of New Pence rather than Two Pence

The coins to look out for were struck with the old inscription of New Pence rather than Two Pence

The rare 2p coin worth £1,000 that is 'rising in value' - how to spot

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'Evil' winter fuel allowance cut has pensioners feeling 'ashamed'

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Each month the average DWP Universal Credit claimant loses out on £63

Universal Credit warning as claimants could miss out on £756 a year

The error by The Royal Mint meant that it was worth 600 times it's original value

The error by The Royal Mint meant that it was worth 600 times it's original value

Check your coins - Royal Mint mistakenly create King Charles £1 coins worth £600

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NS&I issues urgent bank transfer warning to anyone with Premium Bonds

After asking officers to recalculate the amount, the DWP then said he owed even more

After asking officers to recalculate the amount, the DWP then said he owed even more

DWP order man who cares for disabled wife to pay £9000 back over 25 years

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

The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage being the fundamental attraction for collectors

The rarest coins tend to be of the greatest value, with the mintage being the fundamental attraction for collectors

Rare 'bronze' 20p coin sells for 1,100 times its face value - how to spot

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

Millions of pensioners will receive a bonus cash payment from the DWP, as well as people on Universal Credit, PIP and more

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Millions of pensioners will receive DWP bonus payment before Christmas

Phillips has shared a

Phillips has shared a

Air fryer expert exposes mistake that sends energy bills soaring by 30 per cent

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

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DWP PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas

WORRY: Clare Wratten spoke to councillors at the Guildhall on Tuesday

WORRY: Clare Wratten spoke to councillors at the Guildhall on Tuesday

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Fuel payment cuts will have 'worrying consequences' says Worcester pensioner

“This doesn’t take away from the fact that households are still experiencing high prices across the board

“This doesn’t take away from the fact that households are still experiencing high prices across the board

'Huge relief' as ONS reveals UK inflation rate remains at 2.2% in August

Under the rules, banks and building societies must assess whether changes to local services, such as closing branches or cash machines, leave local communities lacking

Under the rules, banks and building societies must assess whether changes to local services, such as closing branches or cash machines, leave local communities lacking

Locations of new banking hubs revealed - see the full list

The bank has found that posting voice recordings online could lead to scam attempts by using AI technology.

The bank has found that posting voice recordings online could lead to scam attempts by using AI technology.

Bank issues scam warning as 46 per cent of people don't know it even exists

The coin was designed in 2011 to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games, and previously described by the Royal Mint as “extra special”.

The coin was designed in 2011 to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games, and previously described by the Royal Mint as “extra special”.

Rare 50p coin sells for £3,700: Royal Mint's rarest coins and how to spot them

Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Ovo energy customers to receive compensation as firm hit with £2.37m penalty

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

How to apply for Pension Credit benefit as Winter Fuel Payments cut

Greg Jackson also said the Government should bring in regional pricing on energy bills

Greg Jackson also said the Government should bring in regional pricing on energy bills

Energy boss calls for cash support for pensioners losing Winter Fuel Payments

Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)

Recipients include those on carer’s allowance, pension credit, personal independent payment (PIP)

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Calls for the DWP Christmas bonus to be boosted to more than £100

The NHS Healthy Start Scheme offers support to families with young children, as well as pregnant women, who are on a low income

The NHS Healthy Start Scheme offers support to families with young children, as well as pregnant women, who are on a low income

Thousands of families eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

COLD: Cuts to winter fuel payments have raised concerns over how people will heat their homes

COLD: Cuts to winter fuel payments have raised concerns over how people will heat their homes

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Cuts to winter fuel payments 'an absolute disgrace' say councillors