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Rare coins to look out for in your change include a coveted Kew Gardens 50p and a selection of special alphabet 10p coins

Royal Mint reveals the rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins in circulation

The number of pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain doubled in a year, according to new analysis.

The number of pothole compensation claims made to councils in Britain doubled in a year, according to new analysis.

Pothole of the week

Pothole compensation claims double in a year - how to claim

The regulator said the increase would see the typical bill for a household in England, Scotland and Wales increase

The regulator said the increase would see the typical bill for a household in England, Scotland and Wales increase

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Energy bills will rise again from January as Ofgem confirms price cap increase

Save money and lower your bills with these expert heating and energy hacks this winter

Save money and lower your bills with these expert heating and energy hacks this winter

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19 easy heating hacks and energy tips to cut bills this winter

There are few greater joys at Christmas than timing a supermarket for when there's no queues, the shelves have been restocked and you can grab a yellow sticker bargain

There are few greater joys at Christmas than timing a supermarket for when there's no queues, the shelves have been restocked and you can grab a yellow sticker bargain

Best time to do your Christmas shopping at every supermarket revealed

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

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

Thousands more pensioners are set to have their payments cut

Thousands more pensioners are set to have their payments cut

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DWP announces another £300 Winter Fuel Payment bombshell for pensioners

Each customer affected is set to receive £144 on average after Eon agreed to pay out £14.5 million in compensation

Each customer affected is set to receive £144 on average after Eon agreed to pay out £14.5 million in compensation

Personal Finance

Thousands of Eon Next customers due compensation after 'unacceptable' failings

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

How much do you think you could save on some of these big brands through Newsquest Rewards?

How much do you think you could save on some of these big brands through Newsquest Rewards?

Newsquest Rewards

From Tesco to Asda: How to save money on big brands with Newsquest Rewards

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

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Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap

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

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

Homebase customers and employees should be aware of their rights ahead of risk of administration

Homebase customers and employees should be aware of their rights ahead of risk of administration

Homebase administration fears for employees and customers

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

Car insurance companies often don't cover drivers for making this simple mistake, so it's worth checking your policy

The costly motoring mistake that 90 per cent of insurers don't pay out on

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

It is vital to make a crucial check for your mobile phone this month, or risk losing out on as much as £352

It is vital to make a crucial check for your mobile phone this month, or risk losing out on as much as £352

Personal Finance

Mobile phone users issued £352 overpayment warning this month

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

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

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

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

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.

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

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

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

A new scam call is attempting to sell elderly homeowners unnecessary loft insulation

A new scam call is attempting to sell elderly homeowners unnecessary loft insulation

Winter Fuel Payment

Pensioners affected by winter fuel payment cut targeted in loft insulation scam

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

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

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

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

Personal Finance

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

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.

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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

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

The coin was designed in 2011 to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games, and previously described by the Royal Mint as “extra special”.

The coin was designed in 2011 to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games, and previously described by the Royal Mint as “extra special”.

Rare 50p coin sells for £3,700: Royal Mint's rarest coins and how to spot them

Santander issues urgent warning to bank account holders up and down the country

Andrai Carcu, an electrician at London Electricians 247, has revealed that you could actually be saving money if you do these tasks at the right time with potential savings of up to £75.

Andrai Carcu, an electrician at London Electricians 247, has revealed that you could actually be saving money if you do these tasks at the right time with potential savings of up to £75.

Homes and interiors

The best times of day to use your washing machine, dishwasher and other chores

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today have been revealed

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Cost of living crisis

Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

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 PIP and ESA warning as benefit payments could be stopped before Christmas

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

The DWP has now updated its Winter Fuel Payments guidance, with a big change for those on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

DWP reveals another Winter Fuel Payment change for those on Universal Credit

Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Ovo will pay £378,512 in compensation to affected customers and has also paid an extra £2 million to the Energy Industry Voluntary Redress Scheme

Ovo energy customers to receive compensation as firm hit with £2.37m penalty

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Cost of living crisis

When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

Energy costs can increase or decrease depending on the latest energy prices.

Energy costs can increase or decrease depending on the latest energy prices.

British Gas customers say they 'feel like they're being robbed' by smart meters

A spokesperson for The European Commission confirmed it is investigating Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing, after backlash from the Oasis sale

A spokesperson for The European Commission confirmed it is investigating Ticketmaster's dynamic pricing, after backlash from the Oasis sale

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Investigation launched into Ticketmaster 'dynamic pricing' after Oasis backlash

British Gas has issued a £149 warning to customers

British Gas has issued a £149 warning to customers

British Gas issues £149 warning to customers ahead of energy price cap change

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

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DWP reveals 880,000 pensioners missing out on £3,900 a year - are you one?

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

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

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How to get a free BBC TV Licence - are you eligible?

MSE explained all in a handy guide.

MSE explained all in a handy guide.

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Martin Lewis' MSE explains changes to the £200 school uniform grant in UK

Even if you've already started claiming your pension, you could still take advantage.

Even if you've already started claiming your pension, you could still take advantage.

Expert reveals pension trick that could earn you £665 a year and stop HMRC tax

A 5.7% rise in the full new state pension could take it from around £221 per week to £233, or from around £11,500 to around £12,157 annually

A 5.7% rise in the full new state pension could take it from around £221 per week to £233, or from around £11,500 to around £12,157 annually

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

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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TV Licence £1,000 fine warning for millions of Netflix viewers

MSE explained all in a handy guide.

MSE explained all in a handy guide.

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Martin Lewis' MSE explains changes to the £200 school uniform grant in UK

Universal Credit claimants could be fined if they do not tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about these changes

Universal Credit claimants could be fined if they do not tell the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about these changes

This is what Universal Credit claimants must tell the DWP to avoid a fine