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How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
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Warning that most pensioners will be dragged into paying tax within five years
Your Money
The combination of triple lock rises and frozen tax thresholds means that the state pension alone will be taxed by 2028
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One change now could pay for your whole Christmas dinner
Cost Of Living
People take on a lot of unnecessary tasks at this time of year which can prove expensive
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Expert reveals why you should never cancel your energy direct debit
Household Bills
The worst thing you can do is panic and stop your payment plan if you have built up any debt on your account
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Tesco giving away £250 gift cards to customers this festive season
Tesco
Tesco Clubcard members have a chance to win a sweet £250 gift card this festive season
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Six wallet-friendly ways to get your home ready for winter as energy bills are set to rise
Your Money
There's no escaping higher bills, but there are some things you can do to help you save money on heating over the colder months
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Martin Lewis urges Universal Credit claimants to use scheme that helps to save money
Martin Lewis
The consumer expert has offered advice on the Government's Help to Save scheme and how it can help families on low incomes save money
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The best time to bag yellow sticker bargains at Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more
Your Money
Almost half of supermarket shoppers buy reduced food to help their grocery budgets stretch - here's the best times to look
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DWP Cold Weather Payment rules - who is eligible and when you could get money this winter
DWP
You may get Cold Weather Payments if you’re receiving certain benefits and the temperature in your area drops - here are the eligibility rules
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DWP urges people to 'act quickly' over Universal Credit change or risk losing benefits
DWP
Tax Credits are coming to an end and anyone who currently receives the benefit will have to manually apply for Universal Credit - the switch is not automatic
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DWP figures shows one in seven families lose out in switch to Universal Credit
Universal Credit
Thiousands of people claiming Tax Credits are not completing the migration process when prompted by letter from DWP
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Three quarters of North East families face fuel poverty as energy price cap bites in January
Household Bills
The number of fuel-poor houses in the UK has sky-rocketed since the energy crisis began, with the North East leading the way
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Martin Lewis explains some people will see up to £754 extra take-home pay in National Insurance next year
Martin Lewis
Martin Lewis has explained what Jeremy Hunt's National Insurance cuts mean when they come into play from January 6.
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Wowcher launches £9.99 beauty Mystery Deal - Dyson Airwrap, Olaplex kit, Boots voucher and more
Black Friday
It's all about the luck of the draw with Wowcher's mystery deals, but you could bag some serious cosmetic kits for a fraction of their retail price.
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Thrifty mum feeds whole family for a week with one roast chicken
Cost Of Living
Heidi has demonstrated how to make one meal stretch into an entire week's food with lunches and dinners
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DWP cost of living payments set to come in December - check if you are due to receive money
DWP
The payments to look out for include the Winter Fuel Payment, Christmas Bonus and Cold Weather Payment - here are more details
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Bag an Xbox, Smart TV, Dyson and much more for £10 with this Black Friday Wowcher mystery deal
Black Friday
It's all about the luck of the draw with Wowcher's mystery deals - but even the smaller prizes come in the form of gadgets worth £50 more than the entry fee
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Christmas present mistake could set you back £2,500 and land you with three driving points
Crime
In the most serious of instances, you could even be barred from driving altogether
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Two million families resort to unplugging fridge as cost of living crisis deepens
Universal Credit
Poverty campaigner says figures show 84% of families on Universal Credit went without essentials such as food, heating and clothing
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Over half of Brits save money all year to cover Christmas costs, study finds
Cost Of Living
And over a third have used credit or finance options at Christmas, putting an average of £300 onto a credit card for festive necessities
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DWP says £600 payments are starting to arrive - here's the code to look out for
DWP
Pensioners are set to see the money arrive in their bank accounts - under a payment code - although some people may need to apply
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Christmas Celebrations and Quality Street tubs on sale for less than £4 - but be quick
Aldi
The flash sale comes as the lowest price in certain supermarkets this week - but it's only in place for a few days so you'll have to act fast to stock up on chocolate on the cheap
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DWP benefits which will rise next year by 6.7% - including PIP, Universal Credit and more
DWP
There are nine benefits in total that the DWP is legally required to increase in line with inflation each April, but a number of others should rise too.
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Gas and electricity bills set to increase in January 2024 - find out how much yours will go up by
Your Money
Ofgem has announced a new Energy Price Cap and there will be an average increase of 5% per household
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Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
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Marc Raven, 61, conned two women out of a total of £400,000 and has been jailed for eight years
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How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
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Warning that most pensioners will be dragged into paying tax within five years
Your Money
The combination of triple lock rises and frozen tax thresholds means that the state pension alone will be taxed by 2028
Tributes paid to 'generous' and 'hugely charismatic' former lord mayor of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Geoff O'Brien, a long-serving city councillor and a lecturer at Northumbria University, died last week at the age of 71
Mum kept secret diary of harrowing abuse by vile Sunderland partner in case he killed her
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Michael Robinson, of Sunderland, subjected the woman to 18 months of misery during which he attacked her, damaged her home and dictated what she wore and who she saw
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How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
'Incredible' Nick Pope has 'best game of his life' in Newcastle's draw with PSG
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The Newcastle United shot stopper was the standout performer at the Parc Des Princes
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