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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?
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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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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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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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
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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