Personal Finance

Save this Christmas by planning the cheapest days to buy your turkey

When should you buy your turkey for Christmas? This is the best time to go

With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

Cost of living crisis

Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter

Martin Lewis discussed the popular form of savings during his Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds.

Martin Lewis discussed the popular form of savings during his Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds.

Martin Lewis exposes 'complete urban myth' around NS&I Premium Bonds

Save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts

Save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts

How to save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts

Jeremy Clarkson arrives in central London to join the farmers protest over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget with introduce new taxes on farms worth more than £1 million.

Jeremy Clarkson arrives in central London to join the farmers protest over the changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules in the recent budget with introduce new taxes on farms worth more than £1 million.

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Jeremy Clarkson says he bought his farm to shoot birds not avoid tax

The coin knocked the “highly collectable” 2009 Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot for the first time in 15 years

The coin knocked the “highly collectable” 2009 Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot for the first time in 15 years

Royal Mint's rarest 50p in circulation sells for £123 - how to tell if you have one

New figures have revealed £11.5 million were lost to online criminals during the festive period in 2023.

New figures have revealed £11.5 million were lost to online criminals during the festive period in 2023.

Personal Finance

Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammers

There has been a significant drop in cash machine numbers across the UK

There has been a significant drop in cash machine numbers across the UK

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Oxford has lost one in seven cash machines in past three years

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

Cost of living crisis

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

The DWP announced the huge boost to Universal Credit earlier this week

The DWP announced the huge boost to Universal Credit earlier this week

Universal Credit

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DWP announces £15 million Universal Credit boost to help 'support' people

Council Tax is set to rise again, with an average increase of £100 due next year

Council Tax is set to rise again, with an average increase of £100 due next year

Cost of living crisis

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Council Tax bills set to rise by an average of £100 in the new year

Until recently, the Royal Mint Kew Gardens 50p coin was the rarest of its kind in circulation in the UK

Until recently, the Royal Mint Kew Gardens 50p coin was the rarest of its kind in circulation in the UK

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for nearly 400 times face value on eBay

UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim

UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim

UK Apple users could be owed compensation as Which? launches £3bn iCloud claim

New family pension pots could help couples - women in particular - to save for older age with more certainty

New family pension pots could help couples - women in particular - to save for older age with more certainty

The pension change that could help millions of women

Pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits are among the millions in line for a cash boost from the DWP

Pensioners and those in receipt of Universal Credit, PIP and Child Benefits are among the millions in line for a cash boost from the DWP

Code to spot bonus cash for millions on Universal Credit, PIP & more before Christmas

PIP offers vital support for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to help with additional costs

PIP offers vital support for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to help with additional costs

DWP PIP eligibility and claim help tool launched by charity Turn2us

Tesco Clubcard vouchers are valid for two years from the date they were issued.

Tesco Clubcard vouchers are valid for two years from the date they were issued.

Martin Lewis issues 3-week Tesco Clubcard warning as vouchers set to expire

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

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Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas

Facebook scams now account for two thirds of purchase frauds, according to TSB

Facebook scams now account for two thirds of purchase frauds, according to TSB

TSB issues warning to millions over Facebook scams ahead of Black Friday

Jeremy Clarkson is joining farmers to raise concerns about the 'tractor tax'

Jeremy Clarkson is joining farmers to raise concerns about the 'tractor tax'

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Why is Jeremy Clarkson protesting and what is the 'tractor tax'?

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

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Netflix viewers £1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this week

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Department for Work and Pensions

Pension Credit increase for 1.4 million people - how much will you get

Amazon Black Friday Week dates have been announced

Amazon Black Friday Week dates have been announced

Amazon Black Friday Week 2024 dates, early deals and discounts

A file image of a piggybank

A file image of a piggybank

Local government

Disability employment gap in Oxfordshire shrinks

The main tax rise in Ms Reeves’ fiscal statement was a change to employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs)

The main tax rise in Ms Reeves’ fiscal statement was a change to employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs)

Hospitality bosses warn Rachel Reeves about national insurance changes

Failing to act quickly

Failing to act quickly

Personal Finance

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Santander, Barclays, Nationwide, NatWest customers urged to withdraw £1

Did you know you could save around £300 a year on your energy bills with small changes around the home?

Did you know you could save around £300 a year on your energy bills with small changes around the home?

With Money Magpie

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Money expert reveals their top energy saving hacks

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

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PIP payments set to increase - see how much you could get

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

JD Wetherspoon boss issues price rise warning to customers

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid in December. Don't spend it all at once.

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid in December. Don't spend it all at once.

Department for Work and Pensions

DWP Christmas bonus to be paid to people on these benefits next month

Interest rate cuts by the Bank of England will help those with mortgages, but it's less good for savers, who will need to shop around for good rates

Interest rate cuts by the Bank of England will help those with mortgages, but it's less good for savers, who will need to shop around for good rates

Bank of England

Interest rates cut for second time this year by Bank of England

Amazon Subscribe and Save cuts up to 15 per cent off regular buys, but is it worth trying?

Amazon Subscribe and Save cuts up to 15 per cent off regular buys, but is it worth trying?

What is Amazon Subscribe and Save and is it worth doing?

Amazon returns have been extended ahead of Black Friday

Amazon returns have been extended ahead of Black Friday

Personal Finance

Amazon returns window extended ahead of Black Friday

Ahead of this week’s Bank of England interest rate announcement, here's the best easy access savings accounts

Ahead of this week’s Bank of England interest rate announcement, here's the best easy access savings accounts

Personal Finance

Savings accounts: best and worst for savings interest revealed

From winter 2024, only those households in England and Wales receiving Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits are entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment.

From winter 2024, only those households in England and Wales receiving Pension Credit or other means-tested benefits are entitled to the Winter Fuel Payment.

Winter Fuel Payment

WW2 veteran support group slams Chancellor over Winter Fuel Payment cuts

The Kew Gardens 50p sells for £156.25 on average, but one seller received over £700 for one when they sold it on eBay.

The Kew Gardens 50p sells for £156.25 on average, but one seller received over £700 for one when they sold it on eBay.

Royal Mint's rarest coins revealed as 50p sells for £155

1 in 3 adults in the South-East have never checked their pension

1 in 3 adults in the South-East have never checked their pension

Personal Finance

Man who found surprise £70k in pension pot urges others to check theirs

Councils across the country run Council Tax Support schemes, sometimes called Council Tax Reduction, which allows you to take money off of your bill

Councils across the country run Council Tax Support schemes, sometimes called Council Tax Reduction, which allows you to take money off of your bill

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Millions missing out on £1,500 in Council Tax support

The BBC TV Licence was increased from £159 to £169.50 last April

The BBC TV Licence was increased from £159 to £169.50 last April

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£170 BBC TV Licence could be 'replaced' as BBC Chair considers future options

Streamflation is rife. How much are you paying for your streaming services?

Streamflation is rife. How much are you paying for your streaming services?

Streamflation: How much are you paying for your streaming services?

Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set to increase

Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set to increase

Child Benefit payments to increase - see how much you could get

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

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Cheap flights under threat as budget airlines to cut regional routes

Group Of University Students Outdoors Walking Past College Buildings

Group Of University Students Outdoors Walking Past College Buildings

When does student loan debt get wiped?

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

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Winter fuel payment deadline looming for thousands of benefits claimants

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Personal Finance

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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

Founded by TV personality and money expert Jasmine Birtles (Homes Under the Hammer, GMB, This Morning, BBC News plus many more), MoneyMagpie has been helping millions of people make better financial decisions for over a decade.

Founded by TV personality and money expert Jasmine Birtles (Homes Under the Hammer, GMB, This Morning, BBC News plus many more), MoneyMagpie has been helping millions of people make better financial decisions for over a decade.

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A tried and tested guide to making income online... without much effort

Stamp Duty changes for second homes will come into force tomorrow, following Rachel Reeves' announcement in the autumn budget.

Stamp Duty changes for second homes will come into force tomorrow, following Rachel Reeves' announcement in the autumn budget.

Stamp duty changes as second home rate increased and relief scheme to end

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses have expressed concerns about the National Minimum Wage and employer National Insurance contribution increases

Businesses considering lay-offs in response to National Minimum Wage hike

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

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

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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?

Employers’ national insurance contributions will rise to 15%

Employers’ national insurance contributions will rise to 15%

Employer National Insurance contribution to rise to 15 per cent

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a tax hike on Carried Interest

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced a tax hike on Carried Interest

Personal Finance

What is Carried Interest? Here is everything you need to know

Price of a pint to drop by 1p as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

Price of a pint to drop by 1p as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut

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Price of a pint in the pub to drop as draught duty on alcoholic drinks cut