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Octopus, OVO and other customers face rationing this winter as bills to rise £149
Charities have called on the government to do more to help vulnerable people to heat their homes …
New DWP fraud powers to monitor bank accounts for excessive savings
The DWP is set to get new powers to check bank accounts for signs of benefits being overpaid – here are the current limits for savings and other capital while claiming benefits …
DWP warning as millions of Brits with common health condition missing out on £434 a month
Those with this common health condition can claim £434 a month from the government. …
Wealthy workers face £80,000 hit to pension pot nest eggs in rumoured Labour raid
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is rumoured to be looking at scaling back rates of tax relief available on pension contributions made by people paid over £50,270 …
Full list of council tax changes experts demand Labour make as Budget just days away
All households pay council tax to part fund vital services including various layers of local democracy plus police and the fire service. The government has already ruled out some of the controversial changes being touted, but finance experts claim more is needed. …
Credit card users warned of £872 penalty and it could be due to an error
Repayments on the average balance of £2,906 can be £73 more every month because interest rates are higher than for someone with a good credit score …
4 in 10 young people would cut takeaways and limit spending to afford a home
A pop-up pizza bar in Hackney gave away free slices to the public after research found 40% of young adults would cut takeaways if it meant affording a home. …
Big DWP and money changes coming in October including bank accounts, energy and mobiles
The Department for Work and Pensions is making a string of changes next month, including when you’ll be able to apply for the Winter Fuel Payment …
Labour urged to launch council tax raid on homes over £320,000
Currently, council tax charges are based on house prices in 1991, which means they are out of date …
Parents urged ‘take £800 action’ to avoid tax raid and lose free childcare
Experts at AJ Bell suggested someone earning just over £100,000 could reclaim £11,330 in tax and lost childcare benefits. …
