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Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

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Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Swindon Borough Council leader Jim Robbins has welcomed the additional £1.5 million funding

Swindon Borough Council leader Jim Robbins has welcomed the additional £1.5 million funding

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Extra £1.5m of funding granted to help Swindon residents with cost of living

Ofgem urged people to make the most of any state benefits they are entitled to, which could help with paying energy bills

Ofgem urged people to make the most of any state benefits they are entitled to, which could help with paying energy bills

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What energy bill support is available as Ofgem price cap rises £149

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

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Thousands could get £150 energy bill discount opening next month

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

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Radiator expert on when is best time to turn on the heating

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

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The 99p tool that could save you up to £350 on your energy bills this winter

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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£449 warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment and price cap changes hit

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

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Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter

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

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition hits major milestone

DWP would restrict who got the winter fuel payment if plans get through

DWP would restrict who got the winter fuel payment if plans get through

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Nationwide petition on Winter Fuel Payments hits big milestone

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

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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

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

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against changes hits new milestone

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

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Millions could be owed money by energy firms as campaigners say 'act now'

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

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Universal Credit claimants set for £300 boost - how you can claim

An olive hanging on an olive tree

An olive hanging on an olive tree

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Olive oil prices are through the roof. But there's a bigger problem

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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NHS scheme offering £442 in supermarket vouchers to families

Goatacre Animal Sanctuary owner Emma Daltrey with poorly pig Chunk last year

Goatacre Animal Sanctuary owner Emma Daltrey with poorly pig Chunk last year

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Animal sanctuary issues desperate plea as bills and utility costs mount up

More than 26 million awards from the household support fund have been received since its launch, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

More than 26 million awards from the household support fund have been received since its launch, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

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Financial support just a few clicks away says DWP

DWP Winter Fuel Payments can provide a much-needed boost for pensioners as the colder months roll in and the time comes to crank up the heating

DWP Winter Fuel Payments can provide a much-needed boost for pensioners as the colder months roll in and the time comes to crank up the heating

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Warning to anyone eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment - check your account

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

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DWP give two-week warning ahead of £299 cost of living payment

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150.

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Millions urged to check if they are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

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

We asked Kevin Mountford, co-founder and consumer expert at savings platform Raisin UK what the cheapest way to boil water is.

We asked Kevin Mountford, co-founder and consumer expert at savings platform Raisin UK what the cheapest way to boil water is.

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Is it cheaper to boil water in a kettle, microwave or on the hob?

The DWP have teamed up with Harry Redknapp to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,900 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Harry Redknapp to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,900 every year

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Thousands missing out on support worth £4,200 as deadline approaches

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

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How you could be paid to use less energy TONIGHT

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

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Energy bills set to increase by £94 for millions in January

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

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Winter Fuel Payments begin this month - are you eligible for up to £600?

These are the Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable coins, as one 50p sold for more than £200 on eBay this week

These are the Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable coins, as one 50p sold for more than £200 on eBay this week

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Rare 50p coin sells for more than £200 at auction

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

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If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £172 per week

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

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Your fridge could add £580 to your energy bill (here's how to avoid this)

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

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Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

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DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

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Eligibility criteria and how to apply for DWP cold weather payments

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

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Almost half a million UK workers to receive pay rise amid cost of living crisis

Bleeding your radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money

Bleeding your radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money

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Why you should bleed your radiators – and how to do it

Heating experts issues heated clothes airer mould warning

Heating experts issues heated clothes airer mould warning

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Heating expert issues heated clothes airer mould warning

Experts have revealed their cost saving tips this winter, including when to turn your heating on, and whether you should have it on low through the day

Experts have revealed their cost saving tips this winter, including when to turn your heating on, and whether you should have it on low through the day

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When should I turn my heating on and how can I save money this winter?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

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Are you eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment support?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

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No10 denies plans to scale back winter fuel allowance for pensioners

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

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See if you are eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment support

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

Cost of living crisis

No10 denies plans to scale back winter fuel allowance for pensioners

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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Thousands still eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

Millions will be eligible to claim £600 DWP Winter Fuel Payments with applications for many opening today

Millions will be eligible to claim £600 DWP Winter Fuel Payments with applications for many opening today

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Millions can apply for £600 cost of living support from this week

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

The warning has been made ahead of the Ofgem price cap change on October 1

The warning has been made ahead of the Ofgem price cap change on October 1

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British Gas, OVO, E.ON, EDF, Shell customers warned ahead of price cap change

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

DWP claimants on Child Tax Credit, Housing Benefit, Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) and more will be switched to Universal Credit

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DWP to replace six benefit payments this year

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £159 refund on your TV licence

You could be eligible for £159 TV Licence refund - how to get yours

The DWP has revealed the exact code that will reveal if you have received your DWP £300 cost of living payment

The DWP has revealed the exact code that will reveal if you have received your DWP £300 cost of living payment

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Exact code to spot as millions eligible for £300 cost of living payment next month

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

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Little-known council tax discount could save you thousands

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply