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Major update on call for State Pension to be increased to £427 a week
DWP
More than 10,100 people have signed an online petition urging the UK Government to increase the New State Pension from £11,973 a year to £22,000
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Major energy company announces cheapest fixed deal - £235 cheaper than price cap
Energy Bills
The company has announced the cheapest energy-only fixed deal among major firms - with customers able to save more than £200 a year
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Martin Lewis says 'check now' as millions of UK shoppers owed up to £70
Martin Lewis
The money saving expert has announced that people could be owed £70 by Mastercard - even if you've never had a card by them - after the firm breached competition law
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Full DWP list of people most at risk of losing PIP benefits
DWP
Full list of most claimed conditions likely to be affected by the PIP eligibility changes - with an average loss of £4,500 each year
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DWP to carry out new checks on Universal Credit claimants with more than £6,000 in bank account
DWP
Anyone claiming Universal Credit with between £6,000 and £16,000 in their bank will start to get reduced benefit payments under Labour's new plans
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NS&I announces June’s Premium Bond winners with £1 million prize won in Greater Manchester
Premium Bonds
Two £1 million prizes have been won this month in the Premium Bond draw
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Supermarket named the cheapest nearly two months ago now most expensive for eight staple items
Shopping
For two weeks nearly two months ago, the supermarket was the cheapest out of six
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There's a clever psychological reason why supermarket discount stickers are yellow
Shopping
The colour hasn't been chosen at random
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When 'light touch' PIP claimants can expect to see changes amid DWP reforms
Disability benefits
The DWP has confirmed a change in the way it deals with PIP claims, even those whose benefit claims are rarely reviewed
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Scottish Power, EDF, E.ON and more to make £1,000 payments to 40,000 UK households
Energy Bills
Thousands of households are due compensation from their energy supplier
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Tesco shoppers spot new '7pm' rule for certain products in UK stores
Tesco
Tesco is slashing the price of certain products in the evening to help reduce food waste across its stores
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Brits given HMRC warning as wait for tax refunds reaches four months
HMRC
The taxman normally takes up to four weeks to process a refund, but some people are now being told to wait more than four months
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DWP warning as two-tier State Pension system emerges for some pensioners
State pension
The Triple Lock guarantee only covers the Basic State Pension payment rates, leaving additional elements to rise by a lesser amount
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Major energy company offering 80 hours of free electricity from next month
EDF
The firm is offering free electricity in exchange for customers reducing energy consumption at peak times
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Ministers not ruling out scrapping two-child benefit cap but say 'the costs are high'
Benefits
The Education Secretary has not ruled out getting rid of the two-child benefit cap, but says "the costs are high"
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Cost of steak goes up in supermarkets as food inflation rises for fourth month
Food and drink
Shop prices overall remained in deflation, at 0.1 per cent cheaper than a year ago and unchanged from April
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Keir Starmer considering DWP benefit cut changes after PIP backlash
DWP
The Prime Minister is said to be considering “tweaks” to welfare cuts planned by the Government
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DWP PIP benefits £47 change will 'push people deeper into poverty', charity warns
PIP
The Work and Pensions Secretary said the Government is on the side of sick and disabled people
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B&M buys from £1 have made my garden a coastal paradise
B&M
The retailer has already got reductions on some of its outdoor ranges
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DWP help of up to £441 a month for some people suffering from arthritis
DWP
State Pensioners with certain health conditions could receive an extra £441 a month
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I took £20 to one of Britain's best car boot sales and it was absolutely rammed
Cost of living
I had to queue just to get inside the car park
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We tried Aldi's new £3.19 freezer buy and it surprised us all
Aldi
There are three to choose from
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Supermarket that was cheaper than Aldi and Lidl at the start of the year is now most expensive of all
Shopping
For most of January the retailer was cheapest of all the main supermarkets
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My £4.99 Aldi middle aisle buy is exactly what I need this summer
Aldi
It's made things so much quicker and easier
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EntertainmentLaurence Llewelyn-Bowen gives up his own home after suffering 'end of life crisis'Changing Rooms star Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has made a major life decision by handing over the deeds of his Cotswolds estate to his two sons-in-law after a terrifying ordeal
LIVE: More arrests after Salford disorder saw riot police called to street
Salford
The windscreen of one police vehicle was smashed during the incident.
Four more arrests and girl, 16, charged following 'serious disorder' in Salford
Salford
A dispersal order remains in place in Salford until 2pm tomorrow (June 12)
List of seven medical conditions that could exempt you from paying any council tax
Council tax
There are several little-known council tax discounts to be aware of
Military plane spotted over flying over Greater Manchester towns
Greater Manchester News
The aircraft was spotted over the city
Greater Manchester NewsMilitary plane spotted over flying over Greater Manchester townsThe aircraft was spotted over the city
Four more arrests and girl, 16, charged following 'serious disorder' in Salford
Salford
A dispersal order remains in place in Salford until 2pm tomorrow (June 12)
Coronation Street fans say major Lisa Swain and Carla Connor move 'loading' after emotional scenes 
Coronation Street
It's been clear to see that Carla has been worried about her girlfriend, who has found herself triggered by the tragic death of her colleague
Brits issued 'do not eat' warning over 'unsafe' sweets made by huge American brand
UK News
Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern
Grab a PS5 Slim for £329 in latest Wowcher deal that beats Sony's best price
Money saving and offers
PS5 Slim Digital Edition models are available for 31% less than normal with this latest Wowcher deal.
EntertainmentLaurence Llewelyn-Bowen gives up his own home after suffering 'end of life crisis'Changing Rooms star Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen has made a major life decision by handing over the deeds of his Cotswolds estate to his two sons-in-law after a terrifying ordeal
Manchester United are finally listening to Ralf Rangnick in the transfer market
Ralf Rangnick
Man United are working at pace in the transfer market and it is encouraging to see.
Bryan Mbeumo signs, Viktor Gyokeres deal - Man United dream transfer window as deadline passed
Manchester United FC
Latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip as the first phase summer transfer window comes to a close but will reopen in the near future
Man United transfer news LIVE - Bryan Mbeumo latest, Antony exit, Viktor Gyokeres battle
Manchester United FC
The latest Manchester United transfer news and gossip with updates on Viktor Gyokeres, Bryan Mbeumo, Victor Osimhen and Alejandro Garnacho
Manchester United have another sale up their sleeve to raise £142.5m for Ruben Amorim
Manchester United FC
Man Utd's financial situation looked better in the latest financial results, but player sales will still be key this summer.
Greater Manchester NewsMilitary plane spotted over flying over Greater Manchester townsThe aircraft was spotted over the city
Four more arrests and girl, 16, charged following 'serious disorder' in Salford
Salford
A dispersal order remains in place in Salford until 2pm tomorrow (June 12)
Coronation Street fans say major Lisa Swain and Carla Connor move 'loading' after emotional scenes 
Coronation Street
It's been clear to see that Carla has been worried about her girlfriend, who has found herself triggered by the tragic death of her colleague
Brits issued 'do not eat' warning over 'unsafe' sweets made by huge American brand
UK News
Consumption of the affected sweets is of toxicological concern
Grab a PS5 Slim for £329 in latest Wowcher deal that beats Sony's best price
Money saving and offers
PS5 Slim Digital Edition models are available for 31% less than normal with this latest Wowcher deal.