Benefits

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Use of social tariffs doubles in a year – could you be entitled to cheap broadband and mobile phone contracts?

Social tariff usage has doubled in the past 12 months but millions are still mission out on cheaper bills

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February cost of living payment confirmed – will you get an extra £299?

Millions will receive the next cost of living payment early in the new year and you could be entitled to it even if you’ve not received it before

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DWP Christmas bonus due today

Find out if you’re entitled to a payment from the DWP to help towards bills this festive season

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Government plans to check benefit claimants’ bank accounts

A campaign group has described government plans to monitor the bank accounts of benefit claimants as "dangerous for everyone".

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Millions of pensioners to get £600 winter support from today – find out if you’re eligible

Pensioners will start receiving payments of up to £600 in their bank accounts from today to help with winter bills

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Our thoughts on the autumn statement

Sebrina McCullough, head of external relations here at Money Wellness, has responded to today's autumn statement by saying there's more work to be done.

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Autumn statement – what it means for you

Find out how your finances will be affected by the policies announced in the autumn statement.

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Are benefits about to be cut?

Experts believe that the chancellor is about to announce benefits won't be increased inline with September's inflation figures. Find out what it means for your payments

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Thousands benefit from free legal support

Millions of pounds of free legal help has been made available by the government - are you eligible

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Unemployed not seeking work face mandatory work placements and loss of benefits

The chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, has warned there will be consequences for people who refuse help under the government's new back to work plan.