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Benefits calculator - check your entitlement to Universal Credit and more
It only takes ten minutes to check if you could be entitled to make a claim for benefits - here, we explain all the free online calculators you can use to check
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Martin Lewis warns two million drivers they could be facing a £1,000 fine
It costs drivers just £14 to ensure they don't end up with a huge fine from the DVLA and the MoneySavingExpert is urging people to check they don't need to take action
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'I'm £900 in credit with my energy supplier due to too steep direct debits'
Thousands of energy bill payers may be owed money by their supplier as providers charge more per output each month
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Tesco makes price promise to shoppers after huge jump in half-year profits
Tesco noted that customers were buying more own-brand products to save money and that they were "treating themselves at home" with own-label premium Tesco products
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Tesco shoppers 'gutted' as coffee chain to close 19 locations within months
Harris + Hoole, which is owned by Caffè Nero, will pull the shutters down on after a contract between the two companies came to an end - with 19 locations to close by the end of this year
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Woman explains how to get a McDonald's meal for less than half price every time
McDonald's is one of the nation's favourite fast-food chains - and now one woman has revealed a clever hack to make sure you get a meal for less than half price every single time
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Martin Lewis fan shares how they got paid £278 by getting money back on spends
MoneySavingExpert.com reader Sonia used the Chase cashback debit card to earn this extra money on her everyday purchases. The card pays 1% cashback for at least a year
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Thousands of households to get £350 in bank accounts to help with cost of living
The Households Support Fund is a Government scheme that provides each local council with a pot of cash to spend on help for vulnerable people
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Two million people to get an extra £1,000 - when and how it'll affect you
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt made the announcement at the Conservative Party Conference and from next year two million workers will be £1,000 better off
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Popular food scrap will 'boost' your roses - and even repel cats and rats
A popular food scrap is meant to 'boost' roses, and it even has a fantastic second purpose, keeping cats and rats away - and it can just be 'sprinkled on the soil'
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Dad causes rift after refusing to pay for daughter's destination wedding
A dad has been applauded after refusing to fork out over £160,000 for his daughter's destination wedding - with people saying if she can't afford it she shouldn't have one
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'I use shampoo to wash clothes - it's way cheaper but there is an awkward catch'
A man has shared a handy hack if you run out of washing powder is to use shampoo and conditioner in place of powder and softener - you can also use it to save money
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Drivers warned resting hands on gear stick could cost you £1,000s
If you have been a driver for several years, you will likely have picked up a few "bad" driving habits - although many may be harmless, one in particular may be costing you
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Poundland is reopening another 10 Wilko stores this weekend under new name
The shops will reopen as Poundland - just days after the retailer opened the doors to the first ten sites it is taking on from Wilko, meaning it will have reopened twenty stores by this weekend
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Mum compares food prices in the UK and US and people are staggered at difference
A mum has left people flabbergasted after sharing a look at the difference in price between several popular food items from a supermarket in the UK and one in the US
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Older people 'should get free UK train travel with bus pass'
Last month, the Department for Transport (DfT) rejected a petition which called for the pensioner's free bus pass to be extended and cover free train travel too
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British Gas extends scheme that gives customers half price electricity
The British Gas PeakSave Sundays initiative will run for a further 14 weeks, with customers getting 50% off electricity between 11am and 4pm every Sunday until December 31
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Heinz launches three new bean flavours with a big twist that might divide fans
Heinz announces launch of three brand new flavours of beans to celebrate some of the nation's favourite dishes - and they are hitting shelves in Asda this week
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Thousands of households to get free £350 cash to help with cost of living
The free money is given through the Household Support Fund which is a Government-funded scheme which aims to help vulnerable households and families
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Thousands of energy customers to get up to 50% off bills this winter
The new “Winter Affordability Support Scheme” has this month been launched by E.ON Next and gives up to 50% off energy bills to vulnerable and low income households
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Greggs on track to open record number of stores this year after sales jump
The bakery chain expects to open between 135 and 145 stores over the course of this year - so more Greggs stores are still to come
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Expert praises homemade £5 dehumidifier that banishes condensation and mould
An expert has revealed a step-by-step guide on making your own cheap dehumidifier to tackle condensation before it turns into mould and damp - it couldn't be easier
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Supermarket food prices fall month-on-month for first time in two years
Food prices have fallen on the previous month for the first time in more than two years, bringing grocery inflation down to single digits, according to latest figures
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'I'm an entrepreneur - here's how to justify gaps in your CV in interviews'
A young business owner has shared how candidates can make their CV look polished even when there are gaps and frequent job changes - and why she wouldn't bat an eyelid
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Cost of renewing your passport and process to follow
All UK travellers need a valid passport - here's now to make sure yours is ready to fly