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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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Should you buy now or wait? House prices and mortgage rates for buyers explained
If you are first-time buyer hoping to get on the property ladder, you will need to keep a close eye on both mortgage rates and house prices. The markets have both affected by the global economy and conflict in the Middle East. This is how the picture looks going into the Autumn for 2026.
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EE 30% off scam: How you can tell if the discount call is genuine or fraudsters
Fraudsters are claiming to be calling from EE and offering customers a discount on their existing plan, but the calls are actually fraudsters trying to scam you. Here is what to do - and what not to do - if you get the call.
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