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Inflation hit 2.9% in July - but electricity bills are getting cheaper in October
UK inflation rose to 2.9% in July 2026 driven by the energy cap rise, but VAT on electricity bills falls to zero on 1 October, saving the average household £45 a year. Here's what it all means.
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DWP benefit payment dates August bank holiday 2026: payments move to Friday 28 August
DWP benefit payments due Monday 31 August 2026 will arrive on Friday 28 August instead. Here's who is affected, which payments move, and what to check before the weekend.
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Universal Credit and benefit payment dates September 2026: When will DWP cash land in your account?
The summer holidays can be expensive, as the kids go back to school, millions of households will want to know when Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits are due to be paid in September 2026.
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Help to Save: How Universal Credit claimants can get a £1,200 bonus on savings
if you're claiming Universal Credit and doing any amount of paid work, there's a government scheme that could boost your savings by up to £1,200 in free bonus payments over four years.
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How to get free food: The full guide to UK apps offering the best sign-up freebies
From Greggs to Krispy Kreme, you can get a tasty treat just by signing up to these UK-based apps.
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AI for managing money: 7 things you can ask ChatGPT to do
Millions of Brits are now turning to AI when it comes to their money. Here's how to make the use of the technology to stay on top of your budget, save money and live a richer life.
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