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Older people claiming Attendance Allowance shoots up by 46,000
Attendance Allowance is extra money if you have a long-term physical or mental condition or disability
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School trip payment rule you need to know as quarter can't afford them
A fifth of financially pinched parents felt “embarrassed” about struggling to pay for trips for their children
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Warning issued to customers over EDF and Utilita energy companies
Citizens Advice said customer service ratings across the industry were among the lowest ever
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Brits urged check passports months ahead to avoid travel disruption
The UK government has issued a warning to holidaymakers to check their passports before travelling to the EU, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein
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New UK parking rules could see huge reduction in fines being dished out
The new Code of Practice will mandate a 10-minute grace period for road users - meaning motorists and drivers who miss their tickets by seconds will not be slapped with fines
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Martin Lewis discovers vital ways renters can make landlords fix black mould
The Money Saving Expert founder, Martin Lewis, has been getting to the bottom of what renters can do to get landlords to fix black mould as he launches a new offshoot of his hugely successful podcast
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Millions of households 'missing out on smart meter benefits due to faults'
More than half of UK households now have a smart meter, but they are being let down by suppliers who are often 'nowhere to be found' when problems arise with them, according to Citizens Advice
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Insurance becoming more of a 'rip-off' and people are being charged more
A lack of transparency around insurance is driving low trust levels, a committee of MPs were told
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Warning as benefit claimants lose £4,130 each ahead of move to Universal Credit
Millions of people claiming old-style legacy benefits are being moved over to Universal Credit as part of a so-called “managed migration” exercise by the Department for Work and Pensions
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Slash energy bills by tweaking freezer, washing machine and more
With energy bills continuing to creep up, more and more of us are looking at ways to save money where we can. Here, an expert shares some top tips on how to keep costs down with a few simple tweaks to how - and when - you use your appliances
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'I was addicted to shopping. By the time I found why I'd blown £40k'
Maddy Alexander-Grout was just 18 when she was offered credit cards at her university's freshers' fair - but she didn't realise she would one day have to pay all the money back
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'Unacceptable' subscription traps are costing Brits £688m a year, warns charity
More than a quarter of UK adults have accidentally taken out a subscription in the last 12 months, research suggests
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Unions blast Government for restoring 'discriminatory' employment tribunal fees
48 groups join forces to protest against the fees including the TUC, Citizens Advice, Joseph Rowntree Foundation, Fawcett Society, Maternity Action, Women's Budget Group and Liberty
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Royal Mail sparks anger over 'slow post' plan that could delay NHS letters
Royal Mail has faced criticism after it emerged that vital post including hospital appointments, fines and court documents could now take longer to reach destinations
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Woman says she's only got £40 to last 12 days as cost of living payments end
A woman who suffered a double aneurysm before her partner died is worried for her future amid the cost of living crisis and has had to borrow money from a friend to afford food
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Money worries and mental health: We ask expert what to do if you're struggling
'How much you stress and worry about your finances is actually more important than how much you are financially struggling ...' Here, we ask clinical psychologist Dr Thomas Richardson - an expert on the relationship between financial difficulties and mental health problems - how best to cope in the cost of living crisis
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Warning more than two million people could see their energy cut off this winter
Citizens Advice says many of those battling with the cost will have to disconnect regularly during the coldest months of the year
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Couple's incredible revenge after neighbour build a fence 'in their garden'
The couple say when they realised the fence was on their land they wrote a letter of complaint and when that didn't work they took matters into their own hands
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Serial snorers might be eligible for up to £156 a week due to medical condition
People may think loud snoring is just plain annoying, but it is a common symptom of a health issue that needs proper treating. If this is also affecting your ability to perform basic daily tasks, you may be eligible for financial supporty
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Urgent signs your smart meter is overcharging you as millions of Brits 'suffer'
If you're hit with an unexpected energy bill - it could be a sign your smart meter isn't working properly. Here's what to look out for, what you need to do, and your rights explained
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Property expert shares 'first sign' of condensation problem - and what to do
Condensation is common during the colder months, but ignoring it could have severe consequences on your health. Here's what you need to look out for as the temperature continues to plummet
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I've picked out the best Cyber Monday holiday deals
Travellers can still bag some bargain breaks with many deals ending today
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Best and worst parcel delivery firms ranked including DPD, Evri, and Royal Mail
Citizens Advice commissioned a report of more than 8,000 people who had received a parcel in the past month and none of the delivery firm heavyweights - including DPD, Royal Mail and Amazon Logistics - managed three stars out of a possible five
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School for refugee kids goes from 'inadequate' to 'outstanding' in five years
Corporation Road Community Primary has become a beacon of hope for pupils struggling to cope with the horrors they have witnessed, and its fortunes have been turned around
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Energy firms to contact customers missing payments in service standards crackdow
Ofgem has issued new rules requiring suppliers to contact customers if they miss two monthly or one quarterly payments, check to see if they are struggling with bills and, if so, offer support such as affordable payment plans or repayment holidays
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