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One area of Warrington wins on the Postcode Lottery

Lucky residents in St Helens win People's Postcode Lottery prize

File photo dated 19/11/14 of an elderly lady adjusting her thermostat on at home in Liverpool. The increase to the energy price cap comes as the Government removes winter fuel payments for around 10 million pensioners. The Government announced in July it

File photo dated 19/11/14 of an elderly lady adjusting her thermostat on at home in Liverpool. The increase to the energy price cap comes as the Government removes winter fuel payments for around 10 million pensioners. The Government announced in July it

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More St Helens pensioners received winter fuel payment last year

HMRC has released the list of tax defaulters

HMRC has released the list of tax defaulters

St Helens individuals named and shamed by HMRC over unpaid tax

Money Saving Expert shared a warning to anyone with a savings account on his BBC Sounds podcast.

Money Saving Expert shared a warning to anyone with a savings account on his BBC Sounds podcast.

Martin Lewis shares urgent warning to anyone with savings accounts

The report shows deprivation “had worsened from previous years”

The report shows deprivation “had worsened from previous years”

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St Helens faces 'unfair' disparities in income, opportunity and health

More than half a million people are missing out on £2,000 they have left unclaimed in Child Trust Funds, HMRC have warned

More than half a million people are missing out on £2,000 they have left unclaimed in Child Trust Funds, HMRC have warned

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More than 600,000 young people are missing out on thousands in unclaimed cash

Nationwide has announced it will also pay 1% cash back on debit card spending by customers with a FlexDirect account

Nationwide has announced it will also pay 1% cash back on debit card spending by customers with a FlexDirect account

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Nationwide offering 'tempting £175 free cash' offer to any UK customer

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

Cost of living crisis

Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next month

Here’s why you should switch to brsk this Switchtember

Here’s why you should switch to brsk this Switchtember

Here’s why you should switch to brsk this Switchtember

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

How to apply for Pension Credit benefit as Winter Fuel Payments cut

The most common tax code is 1257L, which is based on the Personal Tax Allowance of £12,570

The most common tax code is 1257L, which is based on the Personal Tax Allowance of £12,570

Millions warned they could be paying too much tax - how to check your tax code

St Helens was fund to be the cheapest area to rent in the region

St Helens was fund to be the cheapest area to rent in the region

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Rent price averages in St Helens - and how it compares to rest of region

The coin has been placed up for sale

The coin has been placed up for sale

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St Helens resident selling 'very rare coin' on eBay for £5,000

There have been warnings some pensioners will struggle to heat their homes Peter Byrne/PA).

There have been warnings some pensioners will struggle to heat their homes Peter Byrne/PA).

Local government

Fund to help struggling St Helens families to continue after 'cliff edge' warning

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) around 880,000 eligible pensioners are missing out on pension credit, which on average amounts to £3,900 a year

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) around 880,000 eligible pensioners are missing out on pension credit, which on average amounts to £3,900 a year

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Pensioners encouraged to apply for benefits in new Government campaign

Halifax bank, on Church Square

Halifax bank, on Church Square

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Bank submits plans for installation of air conditioning unit

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50 this year

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50 this year

How to get a free BBC TV Licence - are you eligible?

Nationwide has cut mortgage rates

Nationwide has cut mortgage rates

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide 'sprinkles stardust' on housing market as it slashes mortgage rates

Residents awake to People's Postcode Lottery win

Residents awake to People's Postcode Lottery win

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Residents land People's Postcode Lottery win

Residents have won £1,000 in today's People's Postcode Lottery draw

Residents have won £1,000 in today's People's Postcode Lottery draw

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Lucky start to week for residents as they scoop People's Postcode Lottery prize

Lucky St Helens residents claim People's Postcode Lottery prize

Lucky St Helens residents claim People's Postcode Lottery prize

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Lucky St Helens residents claim People's Postcode Lottery prize

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

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Warning to blue badge holders who face £1,000 fine if they do not act

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

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King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

The Banking Hub has been launched

The Banking Hub has been launched

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Banking hub launches while search for permanent location goes on

Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for a £50 compensation payment following a HMRC error earlier this month

Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for a £50 compensation payment following a HMRC error earlier this month

Thousands urged to check bank as Child Benefit compensation payments begin

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READER LETTER: People really are struggling

The TUC says that in 2023, 3 million children in working households in the UK lived below the poverty line

The TUC says that in 2023, 3 million children in working households in the UK lived below the poverty line

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Why has child poverty increased among UK working families?

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine

The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction.

The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction.

'Check your change': This is the 20p coin worth more than £50

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READER LETTER: What is actually the truth about our financial situation?

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

UK households issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

The portrait of King Charles will appear on all four banknotes – the £5, £10, £20 and £50 – with no other alterations to the existing designs

The portrait of King Charles will appear on all four banknotes – the £5, £10, £20 and £50 – with no other alterations to the existing designs

Everywhere you can get brand new King Charles bank notes from today

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter

Child Benefit payments delayed as thousands of claimants left without money

Mystery Merseyside man ‘set for life’ after £120k national lottery win

Mystery Merseyside man ‘set for life’ after £120k national lottery win

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Mystery Merseyside man ‘set for life’ after £120k national lottery win

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide to pay free £100 bonus to millions of UK customers

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

Cost of living crisis

Child Benefit £1,300 warning issued as HMRC say 'don't lose out'

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

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit warning as 180,000 claimants have benefits stopped

The DWP are sending Migration Notices to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of the switch to Universal Credit

The DWP are sending Migration Notices to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of the switch to Universal Credit

Three-week warning to everyone on Housing Benefit ahead of major change

A Newton-le-Willows postcode is among the winners in today's People's Postcode Lottery

A Newton-le-Willows postcode is among the winners in today's People's Postcode Lottery

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Lucky residents wake up to news of People's Postcode Lottery win

Analysis by the Office for National Statistics show an estimated 6 per cent of private renters were affected by rising rental cost

Analysis by the Office for National Statistics show an estimated 6 per cent of private renters were affected by rising rental cost

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Revealed - the impact of rising costs on renters and homeowners in St Helens

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which sets the level of UK interest rates, will announce its latest decision on Tuesday

The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), which sets the level of UK interest rates, will announce its latest decision on Tuesday

Experts warn UK interest rates not ready to be cut - what it means for you

DWP Pensions Minister Paul Maynard MP estimated that there were around 187,000 cases of underpayments of state pension

DWP Pensions Minister Paul Maynard MP estimated that there were around 187,000 cases of underpayments of state pension

DWP to pay £5,000 in backpayments to thousands of pensioners - are you owed?

Adverts on Facebook and Instagram are promising “free travel insurance” as part of a new government initiative

Adverts on Facebook and Instagram are promising “free travel insurance” as part of a new government initiative

Travel insurance scam warning to anyone travelling abroad this summer

Almost 2.3 million people are missing out on claiming a combined £3.4 billion in Council Tax Support

Almost 2.3 million people are missing out on claiming a combined £3.4 billion in Council Tax Support

Millions missing out on £1,500 Council Tax support discount

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

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Millions of Netflix viewers issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits

Experts are warning anyone aged between 60 and 70 to take urgent action or risk missing out on State Pension benefits

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Expert's pension warning to anyone aged between 60 and 70 who could lose out

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants may receive early DWP payment next month

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

People on DWP Universal Credit, PIP, DLA and other benefits could be eligible for up to 40 hours of free driving lessons

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DWP PIP & Universal Credit claimants eligible for free driving lessons

The money will be issued gradually into circulation from June 5 with Charles’s portrait featuring on the front of the banknotes

The money will be issued gradually into circulation from June 5 with Charles’s portrait featuring on the front of the banknotes

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When will the new King Charles bank notes circulate and what happens to old ones?

The DWP is increasing the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) by 6.7 per cent

The DWP is increasing the Personal Independence Payments (PIP) by 6.7 per cent

DWP to pay £800 for one of these 25 common conditions after increasing PIP

From Monday (April 8) people receiving the state pension will get a 8.5% increase which is worth an extra £900 a year.

From Monday (April 8) people receiving the state pension will get a 8.5% increase which is worth an extra £900 a year.

State pension and other benefits to increase from today - see how much you'll get