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Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

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Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

Tim Martin, Wetherspoon’s chairman, has warned over price rises after the autumn Budget

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JD Wetherspoon boss issues price rise warning to customers

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'

Letter to the Editor

Letter to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

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LETTER: 'Why can't two-bedroom terraced bungalows be built?'

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Basingstoke residents have less disposable income than almost anywhere in country

Basingstoke residents have less disposable income than almost anywhere in country

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Basingstoke residents have less disposable income than almost anywhere in country

“Everyone has the right to build a future from the foundation of a secure home.

“Everyone has the right to build a future from the foundation of a secure home.

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Lloyds Bank to help homeless by converting disused banks into social housing

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

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

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UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

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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UK households issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

RAC analysis has shown how much petrol and diesel costs in the UK and Europe

RAC analysis has shown how much petrol and diesel costs in the UK and Europe

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RAC reveals UK's diesel prices are the highest in Europe

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

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

Unfortunately, the holiday comes as fuel prices slowly creep up again

Unfortunately, the holiday comes as fuel prices slowly creep up again

The cheapest petrol and diesel in Basingstoke ahead of the bank holiday weekend

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

DWP warning to 500,000 claimants who must act or lose benefits

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

Everything you need to know about your energy bills as price cap set to fall

Running business as sole trader

Running business as sole trader

Running business as sole trader

BT, EE, O2, Sky, Three, Virgin Media and Vodafone have all confirmed price rises this spring

BT, EE, O2, Sky, Three, Virgin Media and Vodafone have all confirmed price rises this spring

Martin Lewis warning to everyone with a mobile ahead of eyewatering price rises

The full collection of dinosaur coins is available to purchase from the Royal Mint’s website from 9am on Thursday (March 14).

The full collection of dinosaur coins is available to purchase from the Royal Mint’s website from 9am on Thursday (March 14).

Royal Mint launches third and final 50p coin in its dinosaur range

The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England.

The UK government has confirmed that from April 1 there will be stricter rules for some empty houses in England.

Personal Finance

New 'double council tax' rule to be introduced next month - all you need to know

The experts at MuscleFood.com have shared how homeowners can save on food waste and unnecessary spending by reshuffling their food cupboards

The experts at MuscleFood.com have shared how homeowners can save on food waste and unnecessary spending by reshuffling their food cupboards

Cost of living crisis

Experts share 5 ways you could save money by organising your kitchen cupboards

Over 20 million people across the UK are claiming Universal Credit or at least one benefit from the DWP

Over 20 million people across the UK are claiming Universal Credit or at least one benefit from the DWP

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Anger at new DWP powers that would ‘treat disabled people like criminals’

Why your energy bill might be wrong and when you should contact the Energy Ombudsman.

Why your energy bill might be wrong and when you should contact the Energy Ombudsman.

This is what you should do if you think your energy bill is wrong

Find out about Emma's Motorway story

Find out about Emma's Motorway story

How to get more money when selling your car in 2024

The guide has been issued by energy experts Geo Green Power who have explained that

The guide has been issued by energy experts Geo Green Power who have explained that

Expert shares 12 key ways to keep your heating bills down this winter

The boost in Local Housing Allowance (LHA) will come into effect in April for renters on Housing Benefit or Universal Credit

The boost in Local Housing Allowance (LHA) will come into effect in April for renters on Housing Benefit or Universal Credit

Personal Finance

More than one million renters set for £800 Housing Allowance boost

HMRC's Self Assessment online tax return deadline is fast approaching (midnight on January 31 2024).

HMRC's Self Assessment online tax return deadline is fast approaching (midnight on January 31 2024).

12 million Brits warned 'to be wary' of emails, texts and calls amid HMRC scam

Here is the cheapest place to buy petrol in Basingstoke

Here is the cheapest place to buy petrol in Basingstoke

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Here is the cheapest place to buy petrol in Basingstoke

Have you won a money prize in November's Premium Bond draw?

Have you won a money prize in November's Premium Bond draw?

Personal Finance

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November Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

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

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

Personal Finance

Parents can get £442 free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

NatWest has provided £47.8 million of cost-of-living support since January 2022 to personal customers.

NatWest has provided £47.8 million of cost-of-living support since January 2022 to personal customers.

NatWest to support 10 million every year with financial wellbeing

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor

National government

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'Brexit far worse than even the most pessimistic prediction'

Belvedere House in Basingstoke

Belvedere House in Basingstoke

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Hope for Basing View as accountancy firm opens Basingstoke office with ex-RSM team

The Household Support Fund has been extended in England by the DWP, and will run until March 31, 2024

The Household Support Fund has been extended in England by the DWP, and will run until March 31, 2024

Cost of living crisis

Thousands can apply for £500 in free supermarket vouchers - what you need to do

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

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

Cost of living crisis

Millions on Universal Credit eligible for £600 savings boost

People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more will be eligible for the DWP payments

People receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more will be eligible for the DWP payments

Cost of living crisis

DWP issues update on £1,350 cost of living payments - dates and eligibility

Martin Lewis has issued an important update about a change to a state pension deadline

Martin Lewis has issued an important update about a change to a state pension deadline

Important Martin Lewis update to anyone aged 45 to 70 set to miss out on £1,000s

Customers are expected to pay around £500 more on their energy bills from April, despite the Ofgem price cap falling by £1,000

Customers are expected to pay around £500 more on their energy bills from April, despite the Ofgem price cap falling by £1,000

Cost of living crisis

Ofgem price cap falls but bills will still rise by around £500

More than eight million people will qualify for a new £900 cash boost from the DWP

More than eight million people will qualify for a new £900 cash boost from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

DWP issues update on £900 cost of living payments - dates and eligibility

Households eligible for the £400 cost of living boost have been warned not to fall for any scams around the payment

Households eligible for the £400 cost of living boost have been warned not to fall for any scams around the payment

900,000 homes can apply for £400 energy bill support today - find out how

Martin Lewis issued an urgent message to those aged between 45 and 70 amid looming deadline (ITV)

Martin Lewis issued an urgent message to those aged between 45 and 70 amid looming deadline (ITV)

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Martin Lewis issues urgent state pension message amid looming deadline

The Household Support Fund can be used to help people pay for energy bills or groceries

The Household Support Fund can be used to help people pay for energy bills or groceries

Cost of living crisis

DWP £842 million for vulnerable households in England - what to expect

The first DWP cost of living payment of £301 will be paid in the spring

The first DWP cost of living payment of £301 will be paid in the spring

Cost of living crisis

Warning 1.7 million benefit claimants will miss out on £900 cost of living boost

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Cost of living crisis

6 appliances adding to your soaring energy bills due to simple mistake

Experts warn over common mistake that could increase your energy bill by hundreds (Canva)

Experts warn over common mistake that could increase your energy bill by hundreds (Canva)

Your Money Matters

Cost of living crisis

Experts warn over mistake that could be adding hundreds to your energy bill

Martin Lewis warned anyone aged 45 to 70 they could be lose out on up to £7,500 by missing an upcoming deadline

Martin Lewis warned anyone aged 45 to 70 they could be lose out on up to £7,500 by missing an upcoming deadline

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis warning to anyone aged 45 to 70 who could be missing out on £7,500

New DWP plans could see Universal Credit claimants lose more than £1,000 of benefits

New DWP plans could see Universal Credit claimants lose more than £1,000 of benefits

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit claimants could lose £1,000 under new DWP plans

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost this Valentine's Day

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost this Valentine's Day

Married couples could be eligible for £250 cash boost - how to claim

Which? and the Good Housekeeping Institute reveal how shoppers can save hundreds on groceries (PA)

Which? and the Good Housekeeping Institute reveal how shoppers can save hundreds on groceries (PA)

Your Money Matters

Cost of living crisis

Experts reveal how households can save £470 a year making these simple swaps

Martin Lewis shares five 'must do' steps to Brits travelling abroad in 2023

Martin Lewis shares five 'must do' steps to Brits travelling abroad in 2023

Personal Finance

Martin Lewis shares five 'must do' steps for Brits travelling abroad in 2023

Energy customers coming off fixed-rate deals will soon see their standing charges rise

Energy customers coming off fixed-rate deals will soon see their standing charges rise

Cost of living crisis

Warning thousands face shock energy bill rise in coming weeks

The £500 boost can be claimed up to 11 weeks before your child is born, or up to 6 months afterwards

The £500 boost can be claimed up to 11 weeks before your child is born, or up to 6 months afterwards

Cost of living crisis

Thousands of new parents can claim £500 DWP cash boost - are you eligible

Martin Lewis was left with his head in his hands on the ITV Martin Lewis Money Show

Martin Lewis was left with his head in his hands on the ITV Martin Lewis Money Show

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis left with head in hands as households miss out on £400 support

The payment was highlighted by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis on ITV’s Martin Lewis Money Show

The payment was highlighted by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis on ITV’s Martin Lewis Money Show

Cost of living crisis

Millions eligible for new £200 payment to help with energy bills

Which? scored the banks based on their login, navigation and logout processes among other factors. (PA/Canva)

Which? scored the banks based on their login, navigation and logout processes among other factors. (PA/Canva)

Personal Finance

UK banks leaving 'doors open for scammers' amid calls for improved online security