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Could you get a Christmas grant?

Find out how you might be able to boost your income ahead of Christmas.

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Cold weather compensation

Are you entitled to a £25 payment to help with heating bills when temperatures drop?

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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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Record wage boost for millions

Minimum wage to rise to £11.44 from next April - the largest increase in more than a decade. Find out how it'll benefit you

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Check if you’re eligible for help with childcare – new tool launched

A new tool has been launched so parents can see what childcare support they can get based on the age of their child and their salary.

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Profitable ways to spend the extra hour when the clocks go back

Get ideas on how to use the extra hour when the clocks go back to give your finances a boost.

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New PPI lawsuit could see victims receive thousands of pounds

A new PPI lawsuit has been filed on behalf of people whose claims were rejected or who didn't get back commission pocketed by banks.

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Which toys from the '80s could make you a tidy packet?

We look at ten of the most valuable vintage toys from the '80s. Have you got any of these treasures hiding in your attic?

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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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Households losing power in bad weather set to receive greater compensation

Ofgem has increased the maximum amount households can receive if they lose power during a storm following a review into how Storm Arwen. Find out how it could help you here.