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These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

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Five big money changes coming in October from energy bills to the budget

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

OxLEP Skills' 'No Limits' programme has received the funding to continue through to March 2025

OxLEP Skills' 'No Limits' programme has received the funding to continue through to March 2025

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Programme to help communities hardest hit by pandemic extended

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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The 99p tool that could save you up to £350 on your energy bills this winter

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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£449 warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment and price cap changes hit

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

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

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

Oxford is being affected by the cost of living crisis.

Oxford is being affected by the cost of living crisis.

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Oxford’s cost of living crisis extent revealed as half of people ‘losing sleep’

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

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

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Millions could be owed money by energy firms as campaigners say 'act now'

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

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

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

The Turn2Us Grants Search tool contains 1,400 grants and support schemes

The Turn2Us Grants Search tool contains 1,400 grants and support schemes

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The simple tool that could find you £2,000 in cash grants we should all check

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will pay £1,690 a year for their energy, a reduction of £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will pay £1,690 a year for their energy, a reduction of £238

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Urgent warning to millions of homes who could overpay on energy bills

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

Ofgem will announce its latest price cap on Friday

Ofgem will announce its latest price cap on Friday

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UK households to see 15% drop in energy bills after 'long-awaited' announcement

Heating experts issues heated clothes airer mould warning

Heating experts issues heated clothes airer mould warning

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Heating expert issues heated clothes airer mould warning

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

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

The Red Lion in Corn Street is available to let as a 'late night venue'

The Red Lion in Corn Street is available to let as a 'late night venue'

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'Oxfordshire's finest barbecue restaurant' to close due to rising costs

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 two-week warning - are you eligible?

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?

For the first time since it was launched 47 years ago, parents can now claim Child Benefit online, HMRC has announced

For the first time since it was launched 47 years ago, parents can now claim Child Benefit online, HMRC has announced

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Parents warned not to miss out on £1,200 a year boost - how to apply

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

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The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

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.

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

The DWP have teamed up with Harry Redknapp to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,900 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Harry Redknapp to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,900 every year

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Thousands missing out on support worth £4,200 as deadline approaches

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

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

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Energy bills set to increase by £94 for millions in January

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

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

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

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

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

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

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New £300 cost of living payment for thousands from today

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost

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HMRC warns married couples they could be missing out on a £250 cash boost

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

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One million more people to begin receiving £300 cost of living payment this week

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

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Winter Fuel Payments begin this month - are you eligible for up to £600?

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

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If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £172 per week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

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Martin Lewis highlights common but 'costly' thermostat mistake costing you money

Millions of households are due to receive the latest £300 DWP cost of living payment this month

Millions of households are due to receive the latest £300 DWP cost of living payment this month

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How to report a missing cost of living payment as millions receive new £300 boost

The National Grid Service has said their Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) will return this winter

The National Grid Service has said their Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) will return this winter

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Ofgem approved scheme will pay UK households that use less energy from today

These are the Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable coins, as one 50p sold for more than £200 on eBay this week

These are the Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable coins, as one 50p sold for more than £200 on eBay this week

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Check your change - Rare 50p coin sells for more than £200 at auction

Asda are offering a cheaper Christmas dinner this year compared to 2022

Asda are offering a cheaper Christmas dinner this year compared to 2022

Asda cuts food prices for Christmas meaning full roast will cost £4.17 per head

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

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Millions to receive new £300 cost of living payment from today

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

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Your fridge could add £580 to your energy bill (here's how to avoid this)

Under the triple lock, state pensions could be set to rise by as much as 8.5%, £902, next year

Under the triple lock, state pensions could be set to rise by as much as 8.5%, £902, next year

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How much could your state pension increase by next year?

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

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DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

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Almost half a million UK workers to receive pay rise amid cost of living crisis

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

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Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

Bleeding your radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money

Bleeding your radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money

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Why you should bleed your radiators – and how to do it

Easy to follow energy saving tips from a heating expert have been revealed

Easy to follow energy saving tips from a heating expert have been revealed

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Heating expert's simple tips that could cut your energy bills by 25 per cent