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The National Minimum Wage is set to increase to £12.21 an hour under new proposals in the autumn budget

National Minimum Wage set to increase by 6.7 per cent in autumn budget

Families will be hoping for help with Child Benefit, Free Childcare Hours and Universal Credit rules in the budget

Families will be hoping for help with Child Benefit, Free Childcare Hours and Universal Credit rules in the budget

Child benefit changes and free nursery hours: What can families expect in the budget?

Coin experts have highlighted two rare Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values.

Coin experts have highlighted two rare Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values.

'Check your change' - Coin expert highlights two 'gem' 50p coins worth a fortune

They promised that transferring through this new feature 'has never been simpler'.

They promised that transferring through this new feature 'has never been simpler'.

Lloyds updates how customers transfer money to friends and family

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

Government urged to 'think again' over Winter Fuel Payment cuts ahead of Budget

Changes are expected to National Insurance, Universal Credit, National Minimum Wage, Carers' Allowance, Child Benefit and Free Childcare Hours among others

Changes are expected to National Insurance, Universal Credit, National Minimum Wage, Carers' Allowance, Child Benefit and Free Childcare Hours among others

Budget 2024: What to expect from 'painful' budget

Capital gains tax is one of the areas expected to change in this week's autumn budget announcement

Capital gains tax is one of the areas expected to change in this week's autumn budget announcement

What is capital gains tax, and who has to pay it?

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2022

Fuel Duty was cut by 5p by then-Chancellor Rishi Sunak in 2022

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What is Fuel Duty and how much has the tax risen over the years?

Food inflation eased to 1.9%, down from last month’s 2.3%, particularly for meat, fish and tea as well as chocolate and sweets amid Halloween deals

Food inflation eased to 1.9%, down from last month’s 2.3%, particularly for meat, fish and tea as well as chocolate and sweets amid Halloween deals

Shop prices ease but shoppers warned volatility could see them rise again

Pensioners are being urged to take up pension credit amid the winter fuel payment cut in the UK

Pensioners are being urged to take up pension credit amid the winter fuel payment cut in the UK

British Gas urges millions of pensioners to do this one thing worth thousands

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

Ground rent is not the same as normal rent

Ground rent is not the same as normal rent

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'Idiot' renter misses 'incredibly archaic' £5 payment and lands £1700 bill

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the budget on Wednesday, October 30 and will announce how pensions will be affected.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will confirm the budget on Wednesday, October 30 and will announce how pensions will be affected.

How could pensions and pensioners be impacted by the Budget

Keep your eyes peeled for this Atlantic salmon 50p coin as one has sold for more than £100

Keep your eyes peeled for this Atlantic salmon 50p coin as one has sold for more than £100

Look out for this 'very rare' 50p coin as it sells for more than £100 on eBay

The loans must be spent on improving a property’s energy efficiency.

The loans must be spent on improving a property’s energy efficiency.

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide offering customers £20,000 interest free loans to improve homes

Rachel Reeves said her Budget next Wednesday will invest in the “foundations of future growth”.

Rachel Reeves said her Budget next Wednesday will invest in the “foundations of future growth”.

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Chancellor promises economic 'reset' in next week's Budget

Some £31.1 billion is estimated to be lying in unclaimed, inactive or lost pension pots.

Some £31.1 billion is estimated to be lying in unclaimed, inactive or lost pension pots.

Millions missing out on £10,000 in lost pensions, research reveals

Martin Lewis has shared tips for how to find your stopcock ahead of winter

Martin Lewis has shared tips for how to find your stopcock ahead of winter

Martin Lewis urges homeowners to find this switch and avoid £9k bill this winter

This 20p coin contains an error making it very valuable

This 20p coin contains an error making it very valuable

'Rare and unique' 20p coin sells for more than 310 times its face value

The Royal Mint recently named the King Charles III coin as the rarest currently in circulation in the UK, with just 200,000 copies minted.

The Royal Mint recently named the King Charles III coin as the rarest currently in circulation in the UK, with just 200,000 copies minted.

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The new rare 50p coin in circulation selling for more than 200 times its value

To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have tips to earn you as much as £1,000

To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have tips to earn you as much as £1,000

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert top tips for making £1,000 before Christmas

National Insurance contributions are paid to “qualify for certain benefits and the State Pension”, the Government explains

National Insurance contributions are paid to “qualify for certain benefits and the State Pension”, the Government explains

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What is National Insurance? Who has to pay and how much you will contribute

Ms Reeves insisted her Budget would be “honest”

Ms Reeves insisted her Budget would be “honest”

Rachel Reeves urged to impose tax on certain individuals

Who has to pay Inheritance Tax in the UK?

Who has to pay Inheritance Tax in the UK?

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What is Inheritance Tax and who needs to pay it? Everything you need to know

An expert from Wealthify has shared the two key elements to look for when signing up for a savings account.

An expert from Wealthify has shared the two key elements to look for when signing up for a savings account.

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The two key things to be aware of when signing up for a savings account

You could lose out on £3900 a year by making this one pension mistake

You could lose out on £3900 a year by making this one pension mistake

You could lose out on nearly £4000 a year by making this huge pension mistake

Find out what makes a good saving account according to experts with these five top tips.

Find out what makes a good saving account according to experts with these five top tips.

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Expert's top 5 tips for picking the best savings account for you

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value

Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high

Energy debt is a huge problem as prices remain high

4 cheap and easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills this winter

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

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DWP £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence increased by £10.50 to £169.50 earlier this year

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence increased by £10.50 to £169.50 earlier this year

Thousands eligible for a free TV licence saving £170 - how to apply

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

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DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'

Just 210,000 copies of the coin were produced by The Royal Mint, which lists the Kew Gardens coin as one of its most valuable.

Just 210,000 copies of the coin were produced by The Royal Mint, which lists the Kew Gardens coin as one of its most valuable.

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'Check your change' as Royal Mint 50p coin sells for almost 400 times face value

Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.

Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.

HMRC to crackdown on parents who've 'gifted' children money in past 7 years

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

Steve Gooding, director of motoring research charity the RAC Foundation, said: “Tax incentives that favour wealthier households might stick in the craw

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Calls to raise tax on petrol and diesel cars in bid to reduce electric car costs

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Octopus Energy, Ecotricity and Good Energy earned the Which? Eco Provider endorsement and scored full marks

Which?'s best and worst energy companies for green credentials revealed

The penny is one of the rarest coins ever produced according to experts

The penny is one of the rarest coins ever produced according to experts

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'Check your change': This is the penny worth 'at least £150,000'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

How much DWP Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits could rise by next year

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'

The number of pensioners in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment is set to reduce by 10 million, from 11.4 million to 1.5 million.

The number of pensioners in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment is set to reduce by 10 million, from 11.4 million to 1.5 million.

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Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches

The Royal Mint has announced it will be hiding one gold Snowman 50p coin in one of its advent calendars this year

The Royal Mint has announced it will be hiding one gold Snowman 50p coin in one of its advent calendars this year

Royal Mint reveals it will hide 1 gold Snowman 50p coin in an advent calendar

The average sum in the unclaimed funds is £2,212, and it is free for you to access and claim

The average sum in the unclaimed funds is £2,212, and it is free for you to access and claim

Martin Lewis issues 'important warning' to thousands missing out on £2,000

The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p was named by the Royal Mint as the rarest coin currently in circulation in the UK

The King Charles III Atlantic Salmon 50p was named by the Royal Mint as the rarest coin currently in circulation in the UK

The King Charles III coin in circulation selling for nearly 400 times its value

Premium Bonds from NS&I are popular for their security and prize draws

Premium Bonds from NS&I are popular for their security and prize draws

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Finance expert reveals how Premium Bonds users could be losing money

From this winter, only people on pension credit or certain other benefits will receive the winter fuel payments

From this winter, only people on pension credit or certain other benefits will receive the winter fuel payments

Calls for watchdog to investigate cuts to DWP Winter Fuel Payment

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

You might need to provide documents about your housing costs, earnings or other income and self-employment.

DWP to review 'thousands' of Universal Credit claimants under new rules

Brits should be allowed to access their workplace pensions before they retire, says think tank

Brits should be allowed to access their workplace pensions before they retire, says think tank

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Brits should be able to access their workplace pensions before retirement

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said that BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media Broadband misled consumers

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said that BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media Broadband misled consumers

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BT, EE, TalkTalk, O2, Virgin Media & more misled broadband customers, watchdog says

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Martin Lewis explains if it's better to leave the heating on all day or not

Just 200,000 of the Atlantic Salmon 50ps have been released to UK banks and post offices, 10,000 less than the 2009 Kew Gardens coin

Just 200,000 of the Atlantic Salmon 50ps have been released to UK banks and post offices, 10,000 less than the 2009 Kew Gardens coin

Royal Mint reveals the new rarest 50p coin in circulation as one sells for £164

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties

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

DWP issues six-month Universal Credit warning to thousands urged to act

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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Government update on Winter Fuel Payment cuts as legal bid to overturn launched