Personal Finance

Government figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that 318,834 claimants had their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped

Groves Family Funeral Directors: Dignified Direct Cremation Services

Groves Family Funeral Directors: Dignified Direct Cremation Services

Groves Family Funeral Directors: Dignified Direct Cremation Services

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence increased by £10.50 to £169.50 earlier this year

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence increased by £10.50 to £169.50 earlier this year

Thousands eligible for a free TV licence saving £170 - how to apply

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

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Government update on Winter Fuel Payment cuts as legal bid to overturn launched

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today have been revealed

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

Check your change as rare £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

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

David Bean of the Countryside Alliance also raised concerns about the impact on rural communities.

David Bean of the Countryside Alliance also raised concerns about the impact on rural communities.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Another Winter Fuel Payment warning issued ahead of 'cruel' Christmas

Petrol prices have been rising.

Petrol prices have been rising.

Personal Finance

The cheapest places to buy petrol in North Somerset as average prices rise

Nationwide explained how romance scams often involve criminals building online relationships

Nationwide explained how romance scams often involve criminals building online relationships

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide issues urgent romance scam warning after worrying 42 per cent rise

Have you been putting your money into a Lifetime ISA?

Have you been putting your money into a Lifetime ISA?

Martin Lewis on how to get £1,000s free towards your first home - ISAs explained

Are you worried about possibly having to pay tax on sales you make on Vinted, Airbnb or other digital platforms?

Are you worried about possibly having to pay tax on sales you make on Vinted, Airbnb or other digital platforms?

Martin Lewis issues alert to Vinted users over 'side hustle tax'

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

Cost of living crisis

The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the UK's rarest and most valuable coins according to The Royal Mint

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the UK's rarest and most valuable coins according to The Royal Mint

Rare 50p coin sells for more than £250 - how to spot if you have one

The DWP are offering a Christmas bonus this month

The DWP are offering a Christmas bonus this month

DWP urge benefits claimants to look out for a five-letter code which means bonus

The Martin Lewis Money Show is on ITV1.

The Martin Lewis Money Show is on ITV1.

Martin Lewis issues urgent warning as help offered to bereaved nears deadline

There are several payments being made this December

There are several payments being made this December

Winter Fuel Payment, DWP Xmas bonus and £300 cost of living payment dates

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Autumn Statement

Martin Lewis reacts as Universal Credit £470 increase announced

See how you might be able to get a free flight upgrade next time you travel with these tips from Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis.

See how you might be able to get a free flight upgrade next time you travel with these tips from Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis.

Martin Lewis reveals tips on how to get 'mythical' free flight upgrade

Some of the individuals featured in the documentary struggle to put food on the table.

Some of the individuals featured in the documentary struggle to put food on the table.

Weston-super-Mare

Labour spokesperson and Conservative MP react to Weston destitution figures

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost

Cost of living crisis

HMRC warns married couples they could be missing out on a £250 cash boost

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

Cost of living crisis

One million more people to begin receiving £300 cost of living payment this week

Residents can benefit from free debt advice.

Residents can benefit from free debt advice.

Over 300 North Somerset residents get debt advice thanks to Breathing Space scheme

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments begin this month - are you eligible for up to £600?

Millions of households are due to receive the latest £300 DWP cost of living payment this month

Millions of households are due to receive the latest £300 DWP cost of living payment this month

Cost of living crisis

How to report a missing cost of living payment as millions receive new £300 boost

Don't miss out on these deals.

Don't miss out on these deals.

Black Friday deals at North Somerset restaurants to prove 'irresistible'

Which is better central heating or electric heating?

Which is better central heating or electric heating?

Personal Finance

Which is best central heating or electric heating? Experts explain pros and cons

Have you won a money prize in November's Premium Bond draw?

Have you won a money prize in November's Premium Bond draw?

Personal Finance

November Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

Martin Lewis has warned pensioners to not bin an important HMRC letter

Martin Lewis has warned pensioners to not bin an important HMRC letter

Martin Lewis: 'Do not bin' HMRC letter that can boost pension by £10,000

The latest figures show average petrol prices in the UK are 155.3p per litre.

The latest figures show average petrol prices in the UK are 155.3p per litre.

Personal Finance

Cheapest places to buy petrol in North Somerset as supermarkets urged to drop prices

Use the Motorway Tax band finder

Use the Motorway Tax band finder

Is your car tax band changing?

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive new £300 cost of living payment from today

The mayor has praised the work of Weston Foodbank.

The mayor has praised the work of Weston Foodbank.

Weston-super-Mare

The number of people experiencing destitution has doubled: 'This is heartbreaking'

Under the triple lock, state pensions could be set to rise by as much as 8.5%, £902, next year

Under the triple lock, state pensions could be set to rise by as much as 8.5%, £902, next year

Cost of living crisis

How much could your state pension increase by next year?

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

Cost of living crisis

Almost half a million UK workers to receive pay rise amid cost of living crisis

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

Temperatures are starting to drop.

Temperatures are starting to drop.

Fire service issues tips for staying warm and saving money this winter

More than 26 million awards from the household support fund have been received since its launch, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

More than 26 million awards from the household support fund have been received since its launch, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

Cost of living crisis

Cost of living support a few clicks away for millions in England, says DWP

A whopping £18,000 could be saved.

A whopping £18,000 could be saved.

Housebuilder launches scheme which could save buyers a whopping £18K

Nearly half a million people are missing out on £2,000 they have left unclaimed in Child Trust Funds, HMRC have warned

Nearly half a million people are missing out on £2,000 they have left unclaimed in Child Trust Funds, HMRC have warned

Thousands missing out on £2,000 unclaimed cash as HMRC issue plea

Parents have just two days to contact HMRC or risk having their Child Benefits stopped if their child is 16

Parents have just two days to contact HMRC or risk having their Child Benefits stopped if their child is 16

Personal Finance

Benefits deadline this week as thousands could see payments stopped

Many pensioners will receive payments early this month due to the August Bank Holiday

Many pensioners will receive payments early this month due to the August Bank Holiday

How to tell if you will receive benefit payments early this month

The lucky winner has until the start of August to come forward.

The lucky winner has until the start of August to come forward.

Mystery National Lottery winner has just over a week left to claim £1,000,000 prize

NatWest has provided £47.8 million of cost-of-living support since January 2022 to personal customers.

NatWest has provided £47.8 million of cost-of-living support since January 2022 to personal customers.

NatWest to support 10 million every year with financial wellbeing

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Cost of living crisis

Households urged to act in the next 48 hours as energy bills set to fall

Could you be the lucky winner?

Could you be the lucky winner?

The search is still on for the unclaimed £1,000,000 EuroMillions prize

Thousands are set to benefit.

Thousands are set to benefit.

Local government

Council receives additional £2,615,696 in funding to help with cost-of-living crisis

Housing developments are continuing to be built in the town.

Housing developments are continuing to be built in the town.

Personal Finance

House Buy Fast data reveals Weston continues to attract prospective property-owners

The DWP is urging all pensioners to carry out the check and see if they are eligible for Pension Credit

The DWP is urging all pensioners to carry out the check and see if they are eligible for Pension Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP warn thousands they could be missing out on £3,500 cash boost

More than eight million people are eligible for payments, including those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits and Pension Credit

More than eight million people are eligible for payments, including those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits and Pension Credit

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £301 cost of living boost from today - are you eligible?

Millions will receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment starting from next week - dates and eligibility

Millions will receive the DWP £301 cost of living payment starting from next week - dates and eligibility

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £301 cost of living payment next week - everyone who is eligible

The DWP has revealed that tax credit claimants will receive their first cost of living payment next month

The DWP has revealed that tax credit claimants will receive their first cost of living payment next month

Cost of living crisis

Exact date one million Tax Credit claimants will receive DWP cost of living payment

NatWest has launched a £1 million fund to help local charities and good causes.

NatWest has launched a £1 million fund to help local charities and good causes.

NatWest announces £160k fund to support communities affected by cost of living