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Aberdeen has been named as the best UK city in which to save for a house deposit, according to mortgage firm SPF

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Scottish city named as best in UK to save for house deposit in new study

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

Remote, rural areas of Scotland face significantly higher levels of fuel poverty

Remote, rural areas of Scotland face significantly higher levels of fuel poverty

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Meet the Scots set to be disproportionately affected by the Winter Fuel Payment cut

The price cap does not limit a household's total bills

The price cap does not limit a household's total bills

New energy price cap announced – but how does it work?

Tesco regular meal deal prices have gone up

Tesco regular meal deal prices have gone up

Personal Finance

Tesco meal deal gets price hike after quality 'improvements'

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

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

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

The Work and Pensions Secretary previously announced that the Government will publish a White Paper that builds on Labour’s approach to get people working

The Work and Pensions Secretary previously announced that the Government will publish a White Paper that builds on Labour’s approach to get people working

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DWP told to focus on work, not welfare, by Labour Work and Pensions Secretary

Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

Personal Finance

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Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

Personal Finance

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 – what you should look for

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

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DWP warning to pensioners as thousands of bank statements checked

The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link included in the email

The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link included in the email

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Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

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UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?

Renewable energy generation covered 95% of Portugal’s electricity demand in April, helping to push power prices to a four-year low

Renewable energy generation covered 95% of Portugal’s electricity demand in April, helping to push power prices to a four-year low

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Portugal pays least for energy in Europe because of renewables

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

HMRC customers spent a collective 7 million hours waiting to speak to the taxman over the course of the financial year, the report found

HMRC customers spent a collective 7 million hours waiting to speak to the taxman over the course of the financial year, the report found

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HMRC customers let down by poor customer service, new report finds

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1437 for couples, the DWP said

The new rules affect Universal Credit claimants earning below £892 a month or £1437 for couples, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants warned about major new change to rules

Thousands of taxpayers have been left worse off following an HMRC error affecting self-employed people

Thousands of taxpayers have been left worse off following an HMRC error affecting self-employed people

HMRC error leaves thousands of taxpayers worse off – are you affected?

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

This expert's top tip could save you £130 on your energy bills

At Glasgow City Mission, volunteers serve lunch and dinner - and there is a gym, a music room, art classes, college classes and support in finding work available too

At Glasgow City Mission, volunteers serve lunch and dinner - and there is a gym, a music room, art classes, college classes and support in finding work available too

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Man who was homeless for 20 years: 'I volunteer to let people know there's a way out'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reforms were first consulted in 2023

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) reforms were first consulted in 2023

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Disability activist wins permission to take DWP to court over 'disingenuous' changes

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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Millions of Netflix viewers issued £1000 TV Licence fine warning

The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5000 and £20,000

The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5000 and £20,000

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DWP faces backlash as 35k benefit claimants ordered to pay back up to £20,000

Which? said it is 'crucial' that banks have security protections that are 'up to scratch'

Which? said it is 'crucial' that banks have security protections that are 'up to scratch'

Lloyds, TSB and Co-op Bank customers warned over online security ‘loopholes’

It is estimated that almost four million smart meters are not working properly

It is estimated that almost four million smart meters are not working properly

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Millions warned about faulty smart meters - how to check

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

You need to move to Universal Credit if you've received a Migration Notice letter.

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DWP sending 'do not ignore' letters to claimants who could lose benefits

The cost of getting a BBC TV licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50

The cost of getting a BBC TV licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50

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How to get a free BBC TV licence as fee rises to almost £170

Expert issues pension warning ahead of 'significant change' next month Image

Expert issues pension warning ahead of 'significant change' next month Image

Department for Work and Pensions

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We need our own Scottish currency to raise the state pension amount

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

More than 5 million people will see their Universal Credit payments increase by an average of £470 this week

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DWP Universal Credit payments increase this week - what you will get

Water, broadband, TV licence and more bills are going up in April 2024.

Water, broadband, TV licence and more bills are going up in April 2024.

Personal Finance

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Here are 9 things going up in price in April amid 'National Price Hike day'

2.7 million smart meters were not operating in smart mode as of June 2023

2.7 million smart meters were not operating in smart mode as of June 2023

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Warning sent to four million British Gas, EDF, OVO, Octopus smart meter customers

The DWP owes £500m in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK

The DWP owes £500m in back pay to more than 80,000 people across the UK

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More than 80,000 people owed £6250 after DWP error - are you due money?

BT, EE, O2, Sky, Three, Virgin Media and Vodafone have all confirmed price rises this spring

BT, EE, O2, Sky, Three, Virgin Media and Vodafone have all confirmed price rises this spring

Martin Lewis warning to everyone with a mobile ahead of eyewatering price rises

The DWP has confirmed benefit will increase very soon

The DWP has confirmed benefit will increase very soon

DWP to pay extra £362 a month to anyone with these health conditions from April

Campaigners are warning of the

Campaigners are warning of the

Cost of living crisis

Women ‘bearing the burden’ of the cost of living crisis, campaigners warn

Martin Lewis has said whether you stay on the Price Cap, or move to a fixed deal

Martin Lewis has said whether you stay on the Price Cap, or move to a fixed deal

Energy Price Cap

Martin Lewis on whether you should fix your energy or stay on Price Cap

Renewable energy expert and Managing Director of Powerland Keith Newey has shared his 'nighttime' trick.

Renewable energy expert and Managing Director of Powerland Keith Newey has shared his 'nighttime' trick.

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This 'nighttime trick' could cut your energy bills by 66 per cent

The guide has been issued by energy experts Geo Green Power who have explained that 'there isn’t a one-size-fits all means of bringing your heating costs down'

The guide has been issued by energy experts Geo Green Power who have explained that 'there isn’t a one-size-fits all means of bringing your heating costs down'

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Expert shares 12 key ways to keep your heating bills down this winter

Are you worried about possibly having to pay tax on sales you make on Vinted, Airbnb or other digital platforms?

Are you worried about possibly having to pay tax on sales you make on Vinted, Airbnb or other digital platforms?

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Martin Lewis issues alert to Vinted users over 'side hustle tax'

The HMRC tax on side hustles means digital platforms such as eBay, Airbnb, Etsy, Amazon and Vinted must share seller information with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

The HMRC tax on side hustles means digital platforms such as eBay, Airbnb, Etsy, Amazon and Vinted must share seller information with HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC)

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Vinted accounts closed as HMRC introduces new 'tax on side hustles'

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

Cost of living crisis

The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

There will be another price hike in the new year

There will be another price hike in the new year

Energy Price Cap

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What is the Ofgem energy price cap and how much will it increase on January 1st?

Citizens Advice Scotland wants to see greater awareness of social tariffs

Citizens Advice Scotland wants to see greater awareness of social tariffs

Nearly 400k Scots 'missing out' on cheaper mobile phone and broadband

Experts said that bills could fall to their lowest point in a little over two years

Experts said that bills could fall to their lowest point in a little over two years

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Energy bills predicted to fall to cheapest in more than two years

Will I have to pay the new higher-rate tax bracket being proposed in Scotland?

Will I have to pay the new higher-rate tax bracket being proposed in Scotland?

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What do the new tax bands in the Scottish Budget mean for you?

Over half of residents in Scotland reported feeling 'more concerned' about the cost of energy bills.

Over half of residents in Scotland reported feeling 'more concerned' about the cost of energy bills.

Personal Finance

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How to keep your house warm as most Scots 'more concerned' about energy bills

The Martin Lewis Money Show is on ITV1.

The Martin Lewis Money Show is on ITV1.

Martin Lewis issues urgent warning as help offered to bereaved nears deadline

Bank of Scotland is shutting four branches across the country

Bank of Scotland is shutting four branches across the country

Bank of Scotland

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Bank of Scotland announces closure of four more branches

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out

Cost of living crisis

You could be paid to use less energy tonight - how you can save

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has shared his (theoretical ) 10 pence on Christmas spending

Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis has shared his (theoretical ) 10 pence on Christmas spending

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Martin Lewis shares important tips on how to celebrate Christmas on a budget

There are several payments being made this December

There are several payments being made this December

Winter Fuel Payment, DWP Xmas bonus and £300 cost of living payment explained

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Autumn Statement

Martin Lewis reacts as Universal Credit £470 increase announced

Shell Energy has been fined £1.4 million by Ofcom after breaching the regulator’s rules

Shell Energy has been fined £1.4 million by Ofcom after breaching the regulator’s rules

Personal Finance

Major broadband provider fined £1.4 million for 'serious breach' of rules

Scottish currency

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The Scottish Government timorous approach to currency is a gift to UK Government