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My Lakeland StagSnug electric heated throw blanket on my favourite reading chair

My Lakeland StagSnug electric heated throw blanket on my favourite reading chair

The 3p an hour heated throw that keeps me warm all winter without heating

Only 210,000 of the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coins entered circulation.

Only 210,000 of the 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coins entered circulation.

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 420 times face value on eBay

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has increased its approved mileage rate from 45p to 55p per mile, backdated to April 2026.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has increased its approved mileage rate from 45p to 55p per mile, backdated to April 2026.

Drive for work? HMRC could owe you £400 - millions may be missing out

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as The State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67, with another group affected from November 6.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as The State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67, with another group affected from November 6.

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP confirms State Pension age change - people with these birthdays face longer wait

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as The State Pension age rise means many people in England will wait longer for a free bus pass.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as The State Pension age rise means many people in England will wait longer for a free bus pass.

Free bus passes delayed for another group as State Pension age rises

Nationwide is raising rates on most variable savings accounts from December 1, with some paying 3.55%. It comes as bank switching jumps 55% and more than one million switches are recorded in 2026.

Nationwide is raising rates on most variable savings accounts from December 1, with some paying 3.55%. It comes as bank switching jumps 55% and more than one million switches are recorded in 2026.

Bank of England

Nationwide savers set for a welcome boost from December – how much will you get?

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Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as calls for the BBC licence fee to change grow

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy as calls for the BBC licence fee to change grow

BBC licence fee could change as Government makes major announcement on future plans

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London, as a State Pension Age campaign passes 112,000 in a call to boost for jobs for younger workers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London, as a State Pension Age campaign passes 112,000 in a call to boost for jobs for younger workers

Department for Works and Pensions

Calls to cut state pension age to 65 and free up jobs for younger workers grow

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p listed on eBay sold for £107.02 after 17 bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p designs.

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p listed on eBay sold for £107.02 after 17 bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p designs.

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 200 times face value on eBay

UK Blue Badges are recognised in many European countries, but rules and concessions vary, say experts

UK Blue Badges are recognised in many European countries, but rules and concessions vary, say experts

Blue Badge drivers could face unexpected fines despite having a permit

From NHS vouchers worth up to £233.56 to a £3,250 tax allowance, there are ways to get help paying for glasses, contact lenses and eye tests.

From NHS vouchers worth up to £233.56 to a £3,250 tax allowance, there are ways to get help paying for glasses, contact lenses and eye tests.

The little-known NHS help that could cut the cost of your glasses and eye tests

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'Common law marriage' myth could finally change for 3.5 million couples in new consultation on the rights of unmarried couples

'Common law marriage' myth could finally change for 3.5 million couples in new consultation on the rights of unmarried couples

'Common law marriage' myth could finally change for 3.5 million couples

Screen grab of Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

Screen grab of Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey

Thousands could unlock £2,600 savings after major government rule change

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the side hustle tax allowance is set to rise from £1,000 to £3,000 in April 2027, giving a welcome tax boost to people selling on eBay, Vinted and other platforms.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the side hustle tax allowance is set to rise from £1,000 to £3,000 in April 2027, giving a welcome tax boost to people selling on eBay, Vinted and other platforms.

Major tax change to hand 400,000 people an extra £380 – are you eligible?

Which? suggests foil behind radiators to retain heat. The Energy Saving Trust explains where panels work best and disputes the kitchen foil advice.

Which? suggests foil behind radiators to retain heat. The Energy Saving Trust explains where panels work best and disputes the kitchen foil advice.

Consumer experts Which? share radiator trick to help keep homes warm this winter

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, as Martin Lewis explains the new £13,037 pension tax allowance

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, as Martin Lewis explains the new £13,037 pension tax allowance

Martin Lewis breaks down new pension tax rules with £13,037 threshold

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, Rolls-Royce Head of Emerging Talent Ellie Long, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Rolls-Royce Group CEO Tufan Erginbilgic and Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby to

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, Rolls-Royce Head of Emerging Talent Ellie Long, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Rolls-Royce Group CEO Tufan Erginbilgic and Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby to

Christmas shoppers warned over hidden delivery charges as watchdog issues warning

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

Department for Works and Pensions

Are you owed £8,000? HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people due money

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North West Postcode Lottery winners - 14 areas scooped prizes this week

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M&S is launching its Heatgen thermal collection, which includes everything from lightweight long-sleeved tops to fleece leggings

M&S is launching its Heatgen thermal collection, which includes everything from lightweight long-sleeved tops to fleece leggings

Marks and Spencer

Shoppers snap up 10 thermal tops a minute as M&S cosy Heatgen goes on sale

M&S is launching its Heatgen thermal collection, which includes everything from lightweight long-sleeved tops to fleece leggings

M&S is launching its Heatgen thermal collection, which includes everything from lightweight long-sleeved tops to fleece leggings

Marks and Spencer

Shoppers snap up 10 thermal tops a minute as M&S cosy Heatgen goes on sale

Chancellor of Prime Minister Andy Burnham embracing the Exchequer John Healey after delivering his budget in the House of Commons, Westminster.

Chancellor of Prime Minister Andy Burnham embracing the Exchequer John Healey after delivering his budget in the House of Commons, Westminster.

I'm a personal finance writer - here are the 8 Budget changes I'm most pleased to see

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Drivers could save around £150 a year after the Budget announced plans to cut public charging costs, as the Government looks to ease cost-of-living pressures.

Drivers could save around £150 a year after the Budget announced plans to cut public charging costs, as the Government looks to ease cost-of-living pressures.

Drivers could save £150 a year after major Budget announcement

Chancellor John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

Chancellor John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

£100 energy bill support to be sent directly to bank accounts for 20 million people

How to check if you are one of the 20 million households who will get £100 from the Government this winter to help with energy bills

How to check if you are one of the 20 million households who will get £100 from the Government this winter to help with energy bills

How to check if you will receive £100 energy bill support payment

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, as he explains the new £13,037 pension tax allowance, how the £94 extra tax-free threshold works and what the Budget change means

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, as he explains the new £13,037 pension tax allowance, how the £94 extra tax-free threshold works and what the Budget change means

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Martin Lewis explains new £13,037 tax allowance for pensioners

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London.

Budget 2026 - what John Healey has promised pensioners and what it means for you

Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds, Exchequer Secretary to the

Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell, Economic Secretary to the Treasury Lucy Rigby, Financial Secretary to the Treasury James Murray, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Chief Secretary to the Treasury Emma Reynolds, Exchequer Secretary to the

DWP new State Pension to rise almost £500 to more than £13,000 a year

Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, is expected to announce new minimum wage rates in the Budget.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, is expected to announce new minimum wage rates in the Budget.

Budget Minimum Wage rise - how much workers could get paid from April

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis celebrates end of 'energy poll tax' as £108 Standing Charge axed

Aldi's Inclusion Candles return on November 1, with prices from £5.99 and savings of up to £70 compared with selected The White Company candles.

Aldi's Inclusion Candles return on November 1, with prices from £5.99 and savings of up to £70 compared with selected The White Company candles.

Aldi supersize White Company candle dupes are back – £70 cheaper than the real thing

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Prime Minister Andy Burnham making a statement, as a petition calling for the state pension age to be cut to 65 for everyone has passed 100,000 signatures

Department for Works and Pensions

State pension age could be cut to 65 under calls that would free up jobs for young

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the triple lock will continue until the end of this parliament, which means the weekly New State Pension is likely to rise from £241.30 to about £250.70 from April 2027

State pension tipped to increase by nearly £500 a year as weekly payments reach £250

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Mortgage deals are lasting an average of just 13 days as lenders repeatedly change or withdraw offers.

Mortgage deals are lasting an average of just 13 days as lenders repeatedly change or withdraw offers.

Mortgage rate warning as deals disappear within days amid market instability

Mortgage rejections are rising despite looser lending rules. Experts explain six reasons applications fail and what to do if your mortgage is declined.

Mortgage rejections are rising despite looser lending rules. Experts explain six reasons applications fail and what to do if your mortgage is declined.

Mortgage declined after an agreement in principle? Experts explain why

Mortgage rates could be cheaper by Christmas - but experts warn borrowers against waiting for a big drop

Mortgage rates could be cheaper by Christmas - but experts warn borrowers against waiting for a big drop

Mortgage rates could fall by Christmas but brokers warn borrowers of key mistake

Martin Lewis is giving mortgage advice on when to act before your deal ends

Martin Lewis is giving mortgage advice on when to act before your deal ends

Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year

Image of the reverse view of a number of commemorative UK fifty pence coins.

Image of the reverse view of a number of commemorative UK fifty pence coins.

A rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 300 times its face value

Renters face a typical £1,236 annual shortfall as frozen housing benefit rates fail to cover cheaper rents in all 152 areas of England.

Renters face a typical £1,236 annual shortfall as frozen housing benefit rates fail to cover cheaper rents in all 152 areas of England.

Housing benefit warning as renters face £1,236 annual shortfall - check your area

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

Millions of pensioners and benefit claimants could receive the DWP Christmas bonus.

Department for Work and Pensions

Millions to get DWP Christmas bonus – who qualifies

Co-Op store as the supermarket releases its new range of festive sandwiches

Co-Op store as the supermarket releases its new range of festive sandwiches

Co-op launches new Christmas sandwiches - and they're in a £3.85 meal deal

Holland & Barrett's £60 Beauty Advent Calendar contains 26 beauty and wellness products worth more than £266. See what's inside, plus details of its £25 Vegan Edit gift set.

Holland & Barrett's £60 Beauty Advent Calendar contains 26 beauty and wellness products worth more than £266. See what's inside, plus details of its £25 Vegan Edit gift set.

Holland & Barrett launches £266 beauty advent calendar for £60 – and a £25 gift set

The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in UK circulation, from the 2023 Atlantic Salmon to the 2009 Kew Gardens design.

The Royal Mint has revealed the 10 rarest 50p coins in UK circulation, from the 2023 Atlantic Salmon to the 2009 Kew Gardens design.

Royal Mint reveals the 10 rarest and most valuable 50p coins in circulation today

Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny’s, Banana Tree and Las Iguanas are offering Kids Eat Free during the October half-term, giving families an affordable way to enjoy a meal out together as the colder days return.

Bella Italia, Frankie & Benny’s, Banana Tree and Las Iguanas are offering Kids Eat Free during the October half-term, giving families an affordable way to enjoy a meal out together as the colder days return.

Where kids can eat free this October half-term – full list of restaurants and cafes

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey. UK GDP grew by 0.1% in August, beating forecasts as production output rose 0.8% and manufacturing increased 1.2%, helped by the pharmaceutical sector.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey. UK GDP grew by 0.1% in August, beating forecasts as production output rose 0.8% and manufacturing increased 1.2%, helped by the pharmaceutical sector.

UK manufacturing drives surprise growth as factory output surges in 'Burnham boost'

Workers celebrate as the real Living Wage is rising to £14.10 an hour across the UK and £15.45 in London.

Workers celebrate as the real Living Wage is rising to £14.10 an hour across the UK and £15.45 in London.

National Living Wage

Workers celebrate Real Living Wage rise to £27k a year for full time hours