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Electricity bills to fall from October as VAT is scrapped – how much could you save?
Millions of households across the UK could see their electricity bills fall from October after the Government announced it will remove VAT from domestic electricity bills. Here is what you need to know
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Hosepipe ban rules explained: Where restrictions are in place, £1,000 fines, and how to save money on water bills
Heatwaves and little rain in the UK in June and July means more water companies are putting hosepipe bans into effect. Thames Water is the latest supplier to join the list. Anyone who ignores the rules could face a fine of up to £1,000. Here's what you need to know, including the rules, exemptions and your rights.
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Universal Credit and benefit payment dates for August 2026: Will you be paid early because of the bank holiday?
Millions of households will want to know when benefits including Universal Credit and child benefit will be paid in August 2026. The bank holiday can affect when you get cash. We explain what you need to know.
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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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Octopus Energy offers more chances for free coffee rewards with new Monday scratchcard – how it works
Octopus Energy customers will soon have more chances to get their hands on free coffee and other rewards after the supplier changed its popular Octoplus rewards scheme. Here's how it works...
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