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State Pension payment dates September 2026: Why some pensioners will be paid twice
State Pension is usually paid every four weeks, which means some months can have two payment dates. Here’s why it happens, who could be affected and what to do if you receive two payments in September.
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UK bond yields rise: What it means for mortgage rates, savings and your money
UK bond yields are rising and this can affect mortgage rates, savings accounts, pensions, investments and household budgets. Here's what you need to know.
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Universal Credit: Full list of extra benefits, help and freebies you can claim
If you're on a low income and claiming Universal Credit, you could ne tapping into more forms of support and money to help budgets feel a little less pressured. Extra help includes discounts, council tax support, childcare help, and free prescriptions.
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Winter fuel payment 2026: Check if you qualify for £200 or £300 under £35,000 rule
Millions of pensioners could receive a Winter Fuel Payment this year, but there is an important change that means some people will have to pay the money back through the tax system.
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Child Trust Fund: Could you claim free money worth up to £2,000?
It sound too good to be true, but hundreds of thousands of young adults in the UK are missing out on free money with an average value of £2,000 each. Child Trust Funds were set up for every eligible child born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011.
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Bailiff rules are changing: New protections for people in debt explained
The government has unveiled plans to strengthen regulation of private bailiffs in England and Wales to protect people struggling with debt
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