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Universal Credit claimants could get £1,200 boost - 'apply today"

1+ hour, 38+ min ago  (473+ words) HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has issued a reminder to Brits that they may be eligible for a Government financial incentive worth up to "1,200. People receiving Universal Credit could qualify for an initiative called Help to Save. Help to Save…...

Teesside Live
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How much does it cost to run a microwave? UK households face £10.81 annual bill

4+ day, 11+ hour ago  (448+ words) UK households using microwaves twice daily will pay approximately "10.81 per year in electricity costs, new calculations show, though this remains cheaper than oven usage Households using their microwaves several times daily could face annual charges of "10.81 from April, according to…...

Liverpool Echo
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Martin Lewis' £20,000 savings warning - 'don't leave it too late"

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (404+ words) Martin Lewis has issued an urgent "20,000 reminder to savers, warning them to "use it or lose it". The money-saving guru was drawing attention to the ISA allowance as the 2026 tax year draws to a close. An Individual Savings Account (ISA)…...

Liverpool Echo
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Nationwide issues 'nowhere near' warning for account holders

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (446+ words) Nationwide Building Society has issued a key announcement concerning savings accounts. The mutual provides various account options, including instant access and fixed term products, alongside cash ISAs. Stephen Noakes, director of retail at Nationwide, recently addressed MPs on the Treasury…...

Surrey Live
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Premium Bonds warning as you could be 'sacrificing returns"

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (709+ words) Premium Bonds holders have been issued new information regarding the NS&I scheme - and people may want to consider making an account change to get better returns. The update comes with several major changes coming to the programme. Specialists at…...

Liverpool Echo
gazettelive.co.uk > news > cost-of-living > government-confirms-full-list-cost-33486060

8 cost of living changes confirmed - including to Universal Credit

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (520+ words) The Government has confirmed eight different cost of living support schemes following the Prime Minister's announcement of a "117 reduction in the energy price cap earlier today. These supports could be available to families across the country who are grappling with…...

Teesside Live
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More warning lights for council as audit delivers financial verdict

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (585+ words) Redcar and Cleveland Council's financial sustainability continues to be a concern An external audit of Redcar and Cleveland Council financial statements covering the 2024/25 period has identified significant weaknesses in value for money arrangements. Mazars identified concerns about arrangements to secure…...

Teesside Live
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HMRC warning for anyone with £3,500 or more in savings account - don't ignore it

10+ mon, 2+ week ago  (628+ words) His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is warning individuals with savings of "3,500 or more that they could be hit with an unexpected tax bill. The tax authority has the ability to automatically detect interest generated on your savings by your…...

Teesside Live
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UK inflation falls to 2.6% in March - but it's expected to rise next month

11+ mon, 5+ day ago  (638+ words) The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said that Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation was 2.6% last month, down from 2.8% in February and marking the second month in a row where inflation has eased UK inflation experienced a sharper than anticipated drop…...