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The 11 most affordable UK towns where homes are as cheap as £73k
House Prices
These areas have the best value for money based on average house prices and annual household income
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Home expert's 11 savvy tips to save money on your energy bills this winter
Energy Bills
Winter can be an expensive time of year for households across the UK
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DWP issues 'act without delay' warning as thousands of letters sent out
DWP
The DWP is contacting people on ESA warning them they need to make a new claim for Universal Credit or risk losing their benefits
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Thousands in Greater Manchester borough to get £200 for free
Salford
Thousands have been urged to apply for the cash.
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How libraries are being used to combat the cost of living crisis this winter
Cost of living
'We are very much aware that the cost of living crisis still continues to affect many families across Manchester'
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Parents issued nursery fee warning as budget hikes branded 'a recipe for total disaster'
UK News
A charity has warned that childcare providers could be forced to increase fees for parents or close as national insurance and minimum wage rises are set to push the sector "to the brink"
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DWP to pay £10 Christmas Bonus to people on some benefits from December - who's eligible
DWP
One-off payments of £10 will be sent out next month
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Octopus Energy announces new scheme which gives customers £0 bills for five years
Environment
Green energy provider Octopus Energy is offering a unique new tariff
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I went Christmas shopping at Costco and got a bargain buy half the price of eBay
Christmas Shopping
The store was packed with people picking up essentials and festive gifts
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'Most expensive' supermarket 18% higher than almost every other for key grocery essential
Shopping
Our price comparison tracks the same basket of shopping at the six main supermarkets including Aldi, Lidl, Asda, Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's
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Winter Fuel Payment: Martin Lewis-inspired £6.99 buy keeps me warm for 4p a week
Shopping
They're so effective but so cheap to run
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Inside the cheap supermarket where Mancs can get £30 worth of groceries for £4
Cost of living
“This is a Godsend to them"
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Six key things you must do now to prepare your home for winter
Hacks
Following these useful steps will ensure your house is prepared for the colder weather
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Parents urged to have important conversation with kids before Christmas
Money
An expert suggests setting spending caps for gifts so that children don't choose items that are too expensive
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Martin Lewis reveals exactly how much cheaper your mortgage will get after interest rate cut
Martin Lewis
The Bank of England has lowered the base rate from 5 percent down to 4.75 percent
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Martin Lewis issues warning to people with over this amount in savings
Martin Lewis
The Money Saving Expert founder said tax on savings 'really has changed'
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Free Gingerbread House Santa's grotto returning to town for the first time since pandemic
Christmas
Little ones will be able to meet the main man free of charge
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Warning issued to anyone buying a home for more than £300,000 next year
House Prices
The autumn budget could have big implications for many first-time buyers and homeowners looking to move from April 1 next year
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'I'm a mum – these clever hacks will dry clothes inside without the heating on'
Energy Bills
One mum and TikTok user has shared four ways to dry your clothes in winter without having to put your heating on. People were loving the tips and also sharing their own suggestions
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"I wish we could do more": The Greater Manchester café serving free porridge to school children
Manchester Cafes
“Quite a lot of people are currently having to choose between heating their homes or feeding their families"
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Martin Lewis fans 'haven't used the heating' since buying £19.50 product that's half price in Black Friday sale
Shopping
Shoppers say the wearable blankets have helped them keep the heating off
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'We're trying to get on our feet... how are we going to pay it?'
Cost of living
After turbulent years, Greater Manchester's businesses come to terms with the Budget
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'Most expensive' supermarket hikes price of essential grocery 13% in a week
Shopping
The price has risen from £2.35 to £2.65 in just a few days
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I bought exactly the same shopping from Lidl and Aldi to see which is cheapest
Cost of living
The products look so similar, but they're not always the same on price
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