Money Wellness

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    Find out if you’re due to be moved onto universal credit soon

    More people are due to be moved from tax credits onto universal credit in the coming months, Find out if you're one of them.

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    People who missed out on energy bill support ‘should receive money immediately’

    A new report has called for £440m of unclaimed energy bill support to be distributed immediately to those who missed out.

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    More support announced for youngsters leaving care

    More local authorities sign up to a scheme to help young people leaving care with the transition to independent living.

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    Medical negligence victims to have compensation sped up

    People who have suffered because of medical negligence will receive compensation more quickly under government changes to the rules

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    What cost-of-living support is available to students?

    A new report looks at what cost-of-living support is available to students and what more could be done.

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    Energy companies banned from forcibility fitting prepayment meters

    Greater protection introduced to protect vulnerable customers from forced prepayment meter practices

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    State pension to rise by 8.5% in 2024. What does the triple lock mean for you?

    Pensioners are set to receive a big rise in state pension payments from next April

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    DWP warns of cost of living fraudsters

    The DWP has warned people to on their guard as there's been a rise in fraudsters pretending to be them. Here's what to look out for.

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    Government ‘considering benefits cuts’

    Anonymous sources say the UK chancellor is considering cutting benefits to fund tax cuts.

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    Dangerous gas hobs - is yours affected?

    People are being urged to check their gas hob is safe after a number of series incidents. If yours is on the faulty list, here's what you should do.

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