Martin Lewis expressed ‘disappointment’ that Chancellor Rachel Reeves declined an invitation to appear on a post-Budget special edition of his TV show on Thursday as he wanted to ask her about the UK Government’s decision not to reverse the cuts to Winter Fuel Payments during the Autumn Statement. More than …
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UK households face a string of new money rules and changes next month affecting everything from mobile phones to Royal mail stamps. month. They include the opening of the Winter Fuel Payments phone line opening. They are worth up to £300 and the majority of people who are eligible will …
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A series of changes affecting the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) claimants have been announced, with UK households set to face a raft of new rules in October 2024. Among the changes is the opening of the Winter Fuel Payment phone lines. The shake-up will impact everything from energy …
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Nationwide Building Society is introducing a £50 interest-free buffer in November, removing charges for people who dip into their overdraft by only a small amount. The buffer will apply, subject to eligibility, to overdrafts on the society’s three main current accounts – FlexPlus, FlexDirect and the FlexAccount – and the …
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In just a week’s time, the Ofgem energy price cap will increase for billpayers nationwide. From October 1, the new price cap will rise to £1,717 per year for a typical dual fuel household who pay their bills via direct debit. This represents a significant rise of £149 higher than …
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Martin Lewis has issued an urgent warning to UK households, advising them to stock up on a cupboard staple. The Money Saving Expert founder has urged households to buy Royal Mail first-class stamps before the 30p price increase on October 7. Mr Lewis stated: “Urgent. Stock up on stamps for …
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As the cost-of-living crisis continues to tighten its grip on household budgets, Royal Mail has delivered another blow with a significant increase in the price of standard first class stamps. However, money guru Martin Lewis has a clever tip to help Brits avoid the hike. The price of standard first …
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An expert has warned against a 40p cleaning essential when trying to get rid of grout. Used to fill gaps, grout can discolour over time, giving off reddish tinges due to limescale. Considering most of us would rather rid of the non-aesthetic filler between our tiles, experts have advised against …
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April is a month of change for our personal finances, with changes to taxes, benefits, and pensions affecting people’s wage packets and bank statements across the country. But one small change is due to take effect from tomorrow that could hike up the cost of staying in touch with your …
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Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone thinking about stocking up on stamps before a big price rise on October 2. The money saving guru, speaking on his BBC podcast told listeners that a key tip he is giving this month is that people should ‘stock up’ in advance …
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