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Universal Credit and benefit payment dates for August 2026: Will you be paid early because of the bank holiday?

Universal Credit and benefit payment dates for August 2026: Will you be paid early because of the bank holiday?

Millions of households will want to know when benefits including Universal Credit and child benefit will be paid in August 2026. The bank holiday can affect when you get cash. We explain what you need to know.

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Electricity bills to fall from October as VAT is scrapped – how much could you save?

Electricity bills to fall from October as VAT is scrapped – how much could you save?

Millions of households across the UK could see their electricity bills fall from October after the Government announced it will remove VAT from domestic electricity bills. Here is what you need to know

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Can you claim Carer's Allowance if you work? Earnings rules explained

Can you claim Carer's Allowance if you work? Earnings rules explained

If you're looking after someone for at least 35 hours a week, you could claim Carer's Allowance and continue earning through work.

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Mortgage rates rising: Halifax, HSBC and Barclays among lenders raising deals - should homeowners fix now?

Mortgage rates rising: Halifax, HSBC and Barclays among lenders raising deals - should homeowners fix now?

Major mortgage lenders are hiking rates in a blow to anyone buying a home or re-mortgaging. getting a new deal. We look at how much higher rates could go and what it means for homebuyers.

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Octopus Energy offers more chances for free coffee rewards with new Monday scratchcard – how it works

Octopus Energy offers more chances for free coffee rewards with new Monday scratchcard – how it works

Octopus Energy customers will soon have more chances to get their hands on free coffee and other rewards after the supplier changed its popular Octoplus rewards scheme. Here's how it works...

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Grandparents offering childcare over the summer holidays could boost their State Pension by £7,000 through little-known NI credit

Grandparents offering childcare over the summer holidays could boost their State Pension by £7,000 through little-known NI credit

Grandparents who help look after their grandchildren during the school holidays could be missing out on a valuable boost to their State Pension worth around £350 a year - or £7,000 over a typical retirement.

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Tesco, Lidl and Morrisons offer free fruit for kids over summer holidays - how to claim

Tesco, Lidl and Morrisons offer free fruit for kids over summer holidays - how to claim

Families can pick up free fruit and vegetables for children at supermarkets including Tesco, Lidl and Morrisons - helping to keep little ones happy while shopping and helping to get in their five a day. Here's how to get the perk.

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Free college courses if you claim Universal Credit: Who qualifies and how to apply

Free college courses if you claim Universal Credit: Who qualifies and how to apply

Thousands of adults in England can study for a free qualification without paying course fees, thanks to a government-funded scheme that helps people improve their job prospects and earn more money. You could qualify if claim Universal Credit or earn below a certain income threshold or are unemployed.

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Petrol prices rising ahead of summer holidays: How Asda and Sainsbury's fuel offers could save you money

Petrol prices rising ahead of summer holidays: How Asda and Sainsbury's fuel offers could save you money

Drivers are seeing higher prices at the pumps after wholesale fuel costs started rising again, but new supermarket promotions could help motorists cut the cost of filling up. We explain what's on offer as Asda joins Sainsbury's in 5p saving per litre offer for drivers.

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Buy Now, Pay Later rules change – what it means for Klarna, Clearpay and other customers

Buy Now, Pay Later rules change – what it means for Klarna, Clearpay and other customers

People using Buy Now, Pay Later services such as Klarna and Clearpay will soon be going through affordability checks and have the right to complain to the Financial Ombudsman Service. Here's what's changing, who the new rules apply to and what to do if something goes wrong.

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Heating oil compensation: Are you due £350 from cancelled deliveries?

Heating oil compensation: Are you due £350 from cancelled deliveries?

Around 1,700 households could be owed compensation of up to £350 after heating oil suppliers allegedly cancelled customer orders and forced people to pay higher prices during the energy crisis, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has said.

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Scam text rules change to protect mobile phone users: What you need to know about Ofcom rules

Scam text rules change to protect mobile phone users: What you need to know about Ofcom rules

Millions of mobile phone users could soon be better protected from scam text messages and spoof phone calls under new rules introduced by communications regulator Ofcom. We explain what you need to know.

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Is your pension offering value for money? New DWP league table plans will let you find out

Is your pension offering value for money? New DWP league table plans will let you find out

Millions of workers will be able to judge if their pension is offering good returns and quality service under new plans from the Department for Work and Pensions. The aim is that underperforming savings schemes will be pressured to improve or leave the market. Here are how the changes could affect your pension.

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Tesco closing early if England reach World Cup final: What time will stores shut?

Tesco closing early if England reach World Cup final: What time will stores shut?

Tesco has revealed workers will be able to leave early for the World Cup final on Sunday if England win against Argentina on Wednesday. All stores including Tesco Express will be covered by the move.

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thinkmoney virtual cards: what they are, why they matter and how to use yours

thinkmoney virtual cards: what they are, why they matter and how to use yours

thinkmoney has launched virtual cards in the app. Here's what a virtual card is, why it is safer than using your physical card online, and how to get started.

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Universal Credit perks: All the freebies, discounts and grants available in 2026

Universal Credit perks: All the freebies, discounts and grants available in 2026

Millions of people claim Universal Credit but you may not realise claiming the benefits also unlocks lots of valuable freebies and perks than can help ease the cost of living if you are struggling. We explain all the perks on offer so that you don't miss out.

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Full list of summer holidays cost of living help for families - all the freebies and discounts you need to know about

Full list of summer holidays cost of living help for families - all the freebies and discounts you need to know about

The summer holidays can be one of the most expensive times of the year for families, the cost of food, days out and keeping children entertained quickly piles up. But there are plenty of ways to ease the pressure. We explain all.

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Government air conditioning grants explained: Who can get up to £2,500 in free cash?

Government air conditioning grants explained: Who can get up to £2,500 in free cash?

As another UK heatwave sends temperatures soaring, many people don't realise that the government now offers grants of up to £2,500 towards certain types of air conditioning. We explain the details and how to claim.

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