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The main tax rise in Ms Reeves’ fiscal statement was a change to employers’ national insurance contributions (NICs)

Hospitality bosses warn Rachel Reeves about national insurance changes

County Hall in Llandrindod Wells - headquarters of Powys County Council. From Google Streetview.

County Hall in Llandrindod Wells - headquarters of Powys County Council. From Google Streetview.

Cost of living crisis

Details of major overhaul of public services in Powys could soon become clearer

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Don't miss the deadline to claim backdated winter fuel payments. Thousands are missing out on Pension Credit.

Winter fuel payment deadline looming for thousands of benefits claimants

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said that BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media Broadband misled consumers

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) said that BT, EE, Plusnet, TalkTalk, O2 and Virgin Media Broadband misled consumers

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BT, EE, TalkTalk, O2, Virgin Media & more misled broadband customers, watchdog says

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Ofwat said customer bills will be slashed in 2025-6 to reflect the penalties, with the total rebates calculated in December.

Water bills will be reduced as companies ordered to pay £157m in penalties

A thermostatic radiator valve.

A thermostatic radiator valve.

Personal Finance

Study finds Newtown is the most expensive place in Wales to heat a home over winter

Did you know energy prices are rising by 10% next month?

Did you know energy prices are rising by 10% next month?

Martin Lewis warns households to take meter readings 'now' as energy cap rises

The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to share data that may help identify benefit fraud

The new Fraud, Error and Debt Bill will require banks and other financial institutions to share data that may help identify benefit fraud

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DWP to get powers to check bank accounts under new benefits policy

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills are set to rise by £149 for the average household from October after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills revealed as price cap set to rise

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

RAC fuel spokesman Simon Williams said there is still “scope for further price cuts”

'Scope for more price cuts' as fuel prices plummet at fastest rate of the year

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

With colder nights drawing in, experts are advising that now could be the right time to turn your heating back on at home

Cost of living crisis

This is when you should turn your heating on this year

“This doesn’t take away from the fact that households are still experiencing high prices across the board

“This doesn’t take away from the fact that households are still experiencing high prices across the board

'Huge relief' as ONS reveals UK inflation rate remains at 2.2% in August

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

Under the “triple lock”, the state pension increases every April in line with whichever is the highest of average total earnings growth, CPI inflation, or 2.5%

Department for Work and Pensions

New full state pension payments to increase by £460 in April

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after in the UK, with the Royal Mint naming it one of its rarest and most valuable coins

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after in the UK, with the Royal Mint naming it one of its rarest and most valuable coins

'Check your change': Royal Mint's most valuable coins as 50p sells for £210

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

Thousands of people ‘only receiving fraction of full state pension’

Your bill could be reduced by up to 100%.

Your bill could be reduced by up to 100%.

Council for British Archaeology Wessex

How can I reduce my council tax bill? You could claim 100 per cent back - see how

A 5.7% rise in the full new state pension could take it from around £221 per week to £233, or from around £11,500 to around £12,157 annually

A 5.7% rise in the full new state pension could take it from around £221 per week to £233, or from around £11,500 to around £12,157 annually

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the cuts today

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced the cuts today

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Rachel Reeves announces 'painful' spending cuts - winter fuel allowance and more

When you turn 50, you start to get many different perks and discounts in the UK.

When you turn 50, you start to get many different perks and discounts in the UK.

Personal Finance

Train discounts, cinema tickets and insurance - the best freebies for over 50's

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Households who receive six legacy benefits set to be replaced by Universal Credit have been issued a warning as they risk having their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning to thousands as 180,000 have benefits stopped

Food inflation is now lower than at any point since December 2021, helped by falling prices for key products such as butter and coffee.

Food inflation is now lower than at any point since December 2021, helped by falling prices for key products such as butter and coffee.

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Food inflation now at lowest levels since 2021, as some non-food prices fall

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week

The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link included in the email

The scam email claims that your TV Licence is due to expire in the near future and tries to encourage you to renew through a link included in the email

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Warning over new TV Licence scam - what to look out for

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP warning to thousands missing out on £3,900 boost - are you eligible

Nationwide in Swindon

Nationwide in Swindon

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide to pay free £100 bonus to millions of UK customers

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

If you are due to receive a DWP benefit payment next weekend, you may find you receive your payment on a different day

DWP Universal Credit warning ahead of change next week

Royal Mail worker delivering post

Royal Mail worker delivering post

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Post Office announces end to services in string of Powys border villages

Customers are angry at a massive bill increase.

Customers are angry at a massive bill increase.

Letter: Water firm is trying to incentivise customers to have a metered supply

The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1,000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5,000 and £20,000

The DWP is facing backlash after it emerged more than 1,000 people have been ordered to pay back sums between £5,000 and £20,000

DWP faces backlash as 34,500 benefit claimants ordered to pay back up to £20,000

The main rate of employee national insurance has been cut by 2 per cent from 10 per cent to 8 per cent

The main rate of employee national insurance has been cut by 2 per cent from 10 per cent to 8 per cent

Personal Finance

More than 27 million to receive £450 boost from today

Water, broadband, TV licence and more bills are going up in April 2024.

Water, broadband, TV licence and more bills are going up in April 2024.

Personal Finance

These are the 9 things going up in price in April amid 'National Price Hike day'

Water, broadband, TV licence and more bills are going up in April 2024.

Water, broadband, TV licence and more bills are going up in April 2024.

Personal Finance

These are the 9 things going up in price in April amid 'National Price Hike day'

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will pay £1,690 a year for their energy, a reduction of £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will pay £1,690 a year for their energy, a reduction of £238

Cost of living crisis

Urgent warning to millions of homes who could overpay on energy bills

Pensioners will see their state pension increase by up to £900 from April 1

Pensioners will see their state pension increase by up to £900 from April 1

Pensioners set for £900 boost next week - but experts warn its not enough

You could be due a free TV licence if you are in receipt of Pension Credit, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have said

You could be due a free TV licence if you are in receipt of Pension Credit, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have said

Can you get a free TV licence? DWP issues reminder ahead of April price hike

Martin Lewis has been sharing his opinion on the Spring Budget.

Martin Lewis has been sharing his opinion on the Spring Budget.

Martin Lewis speaks out as people 'annoyed' with budget comments

There is a new National Lottery claims process 'following the Post Office's decision to no longer pay National Lottery retail prizes' between certain amounts

There is a new National Lottery claims process 'following the Post Office's decision to no longer pay National Lottery retail prizes' between certain amounts

National Lottery

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National Lottery announces new change to how winners claim prizes on all games

More than 2.7 million people are expected to receive an £1,800 pay rise from April 1

More than 2.7 million people are expected to receive an £1,800 pay rise from April 1

Personal Finance

Millions set for £1,800 pay rise next month - this is why

Have you won a money prize in the March Premium Bond draw?

Have you won a money prize in the March Premium Bond draw?

March's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

Personal Finance

Energy bills set to fall by £238 as price cap falls to lowest mark in two years

This is the third of three payments totalling up to £900 for those eligible, such as those in receipt of Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or tax credits

This is the third of three payments totalling up to £900 for those eligible, such as those in receipt of Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or tax credits

Personal Finance

Thousands to receive new £299 cost of living payment from today - are you eligible?

The Department for Work and Pensions and DWP is giving out cash to Universal Credit claimants

The Department for Work and Pensions and DWP is giving out cash to Universal Credit claimants

Universal Credit

7 emergency cost of living support schemes on offer worth £3000 in total

Billions of pounds of overcharged interest could be paid back to millions of unknowing people across the UK.

Billions of pounds of overcharged interest could be paid back to millions of unknowing people across the UK.

Brits who bought vehicles before this date could be owed £1,000s says Martin Lewis

Martin Lewis 'delighted' to reveal that DWP owe certain UK households £3500

More than 3 million BT customers could be in line for between £300-400 if Collective Action on Land Lines (Call) founder Justin Le Patourel is successful

More than 3 million BT customers could be in line for between £300-400 if Collective Action on Land Lines (Call) founder Justin Le Patourel is successful

Personal Finance

Tribunal to begin hearing £1.3 billion BT compensation case

DWP Winter Fuel Payments can provide a much-needed boost for pensioners as the colder months roll in and the time comes to crank up the heating

DWP Winter Fuel Payments can provide a much-needed boost for pensioners as the colder months roll in and the time comes to crank up the heating

Cost of living crisis

Warning to anyone eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment - check your account

Car insurance is often to used to cover damage caused by pot holes for example

Car insurance is often to used to cover damage caused by pot holes for example

Which? issues urgent warning to all UK motorists regarding insurance prices

Citizens Advice said it was particularly worried about households with children under four

Citizens Advice said it was particularly worried about households with children under four

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice warns over two million Brits to be cut off from gas and electric

You could get a free TV Licence if you are over the age of 75 and in receipt of Pension Credit

You could get a free TV Licence if you are over the age of 75 and in receipt of Pension Credit

DWP alerts millions to free BBC TV Licence - are you eligible?

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 'extra-special' rare 50p coin named among the Royal Mint's 10 most valuable

The rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570 and £50,270 will reduce from 12 per cent to 10 per cent from today

The rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570 and £50,270 will reduce from 12 per cent to 10 per cent from today

Personal Finance

National Insurance rate cut for millions from today - what it means for you

Pages claiming to print “authentic polymer notes” were found on Facebook by consumer experts Which?

Pages claiming to print “authentic polymer notes” were found on Facebook by consumer experts Which?

Personal Finance

Warning to anyone who uses cash over fake bank notes