Finance

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Pension Credit take up drops with 880,000 missing out on £3,500 in free DWP cash
According to the latest data from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) only six in 10 people entitled to Pension Credit actually claimed it in 2022
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Tax Credit changes to come in for thousands of households before Christmas
People claiming Tax Credits will be asked to move over to Universal Credit as part of the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) "managed migration" process this December
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KFC makes major delivery change which will affect all 1,000 UK restaurants
In a statement to the business newspaper City AM, a KFC spokesperson confirmed the news and said that the change has been introduced from today (October 26 2023)
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Best and worst banks based on switches - including NatWest, Barclays and HSBC
NatWest saw the highest net switching gains (99,695) between July to September, while Santander recorded the highest net losses (-32,560) according to new data released today
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£200 warning for UK drivers filling their cars with petrol in the next few days
A car expert has warned British motorists they can save hundreds of pounds every year on their fuel bills with one easy method that creates a more streamlined and aerodynamic vehicle
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Martin Lewis fan explains how they found 'lost' £13,500 by following his advice
This Sunday is National Pension Tracing Day - the day has been coined to bring awareness to the nearly three million pensioners which are believed to have "gone astray"
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DWP energy bill help available this winter totalling over £1,000
The DWP does have schemes in place to aid vulnerable groups over the winter months with these schemes providing one-off - or potentially reoccurring - payments to help with the costs
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Superdrug is shaking up its loyalty scheme today in huge update for shoppers
Superdrug is launching a new "VIP Rewards" offering through its Health and Beautycard scheme, and it will offer discounts when shoppers reach certain spend thresholds
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Home Bargains fans obsessed with new Grinch range - including huge inflatable
Shoppers have gone wild for Home Bargains new Grinch range - which includes a gorgeous cosy green and red pyjama set for the whole family and quirky green Christmas slippers
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Martin Lewis' MSE shares way to get free £205 - you don't need to switch banks
The Money Saving Expert team shared the tip in the most recent MSE newsletter and although the hack doesn't require you to switch banks - it does in fact involve a bank
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Expert says secret to preventing black mould on windows lies in kitchen cupboard
Experts have shared that there's a simple way to tackle mould this winter, and the best method requires a product that you likely already have in your kitchen cupboard
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Poundland to open 75 stores by end of December including Wilko takeovers
The plans announced today by Wilko includes the takeover of former Wilko sites, after Poundland agreed to take on the leases of up to 71 Wilko shops
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M&S unveils brand new light-up liqueurs as it says goodbye to gin globes
Fans of Marks and Spencer's iconic sparkly gin snow globes will be heartbroken to learn they're not making a return for Christmas 2023 - but the high street store has another product launching
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Universal Credit claimants face benefit cuts from today under new DWP rules
Parents claiming Universal Credit had to spend between 16 and 25 hours a week either in work, with job coaches or searching for work - but this is increasing to a maximum 30 hours
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Brits are just discovering cheap radiator gadget that slashes bills by hundreds
It turns out Brits who have been struggling to heat their homes could actually save hundreds of pounds a year by purchasing a relatively cheap gadget which can help heat rooms faster
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Supermarket shopper fumes over 'stupid' self-checkout rule - and others agree
Self-checkouts can be really handy when you need to be speedy, but one woman was left horrified when shoppers were asked to queue to show staff members their receipts
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One week warning before Disney+ hikes prices by up to £36 a year for some users
Currently, Disney+ customers pay £7.99 a month - £95.88 over 12 months - or £79.90 for the year if you pay upfront but from November 1, it will increasing prices and adding new plans
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State pension age is changing again in UK - see earliest age you can claim money
The state pension age is the earliest age a person can start receiving the state pension, which is a regular payment made by the Government, but it's changing again
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'Obscene' move to lift cap on bankers' bonuses amid cost of living crisis
Bankers were paid more than £13billion in bonuses in 2008, on the eve of the financial crisis, and the bid to further enrich the UK’s bankers was announced by Kwasi Kwarteng
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Tesco makes huge meal deal change to take on rivals Pret - it'll save you cash
People looking to buy lunches at Tesco will be able to enjoy a new range of fresh baguettes as part of its £5 meal deal range, including a range of fillings, a snack and drink
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Sainsbury’s forced to recall popular product over fears it may contain listeria
Sainsbury's has recalled its Taste the Difference Spanish Chorizo Iberico Ring as some listeria monocytogenes has been found which can cause symptoms similar to flu - or more serious
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All you need to know about Dyson's Black Friday sale
With prices expected to fall, it could be the perfect time to treat yourself to a shiny new vacuum
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Unknown tech discount site that rivals Amazon Warehouse
Those that shop around will find huge £200 saving on the Corrale straightener, £80 off the Dyson Airwrap and a huge £125 saving on the household Dyson V11 vacuum
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Woman says it was cheaper to fly to Milan for a spa day than day in London
A woman revealed it was cheaper for her to jet off to Milan for the day than spend a day in London buying a £30 return plane ticket - and claims she will spend her days off jetting to different cities
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Drivers rush to buy 40p B&M item to keep car warm without turning on the engine
A man has revealed his clever hack for keeping cars warm this winter - and shoppers are rushing out to buy one specific item from the popular home store B&M