Cost of living crisis

Pensioners face having to fill in a 243-question application to claim pension credit, which will unlock winter fuel payments of up to £300

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Ministers considering new changes to £300 DWP Winter Fuel Payment

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

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Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next month

STOCK IMAGE HOMES

STOCK IMAGE HOMES

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Rent in St Helens costs more than a quarter of the average wage

Teardrops hub has closed

Teardrops hub has closed

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Teardrops founders and manager share heartbreak over charity closure

Teardrops staff

Teardrops staff

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Teardrops charity announce closure

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

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Child Benefit £1,300 warning issued as HMRC say 'don't lose out'

Prom wear event Teardrops

Prom wear event Teardrops

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Second prom open evening to be held to help with cost-of-living crisis

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

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Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

Stock image food parcel

Stock image food parcel

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Almost 10,000 emergency food parcels handed out in St Helens last year

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

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Universal Credit warning as 180,000 claimants have benefits stopped

There are concerns about the number of children living in poverty

There are concerns about the number of children living in poverty

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Nearly a quarter of St Helens children living in poverty

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

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

Tom, Jill and Julie

Tom, Jill and Julie

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Upcycling shop in St Helens breathes new life into old items in cost-of-living crisis

For the first time since it was launched 47 years ago, parents can now claim Child Benefit online, HMRC has announced

For the first time since it was launched 47 years ago, parents can now claim Child Benefit online, HMRC has announced

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Parents warned not to miss out on £1,200 a year boost - how to apply

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 average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

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Energy bills set to increase by £94 for millions in January

Cost of living crisis

Record number of food parcels handed out in St Helens this summer

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?

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

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

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

The £150 cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

The £150 cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Cost of living crisis

Millions to find out about £150 Warm Home Discount eligibility today

Ofgem’s energy price cap does not set an upper limit on actual bills, and households will pay more or less depending on how much energy they use

Ofgem’s energy price cap does not set an upper limit on actual bills, and households will pay more or less depending on how much energy they use

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Warning energy bills could rise this winter despite Ofgem price cap fall

Thousands of people on PIP, DLA and other benefits may miss out on the DWP £300 cost of living payment

Thousands of people on PIP, DLA and other benefits may miss out on the DWP £300 cost of living payment

Cost of living crisis

Thousands to miss out on £300 cost of living payment

The DWP Winter Fuel Payment provides energy bill support worth up to £600, with applications opening in a matter of weeks

The DWP Winter Fuel Payment provides energy bill support worth up to £600, with applications opening in a matter of weeks

Cost of living crisis

Millions eligible for £600 energy bill support this winter - how to apply

This is how you can save up to £720 a year on your weekly shop

This is how you can save up to £720 a year on your weekly shop

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Expert reveals how you can save £720 a year on food shopping

Nearly £900 worth of cost of living payments are still set to be sent out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the next year

Nearly £900 worth of cost of living payments are still set to be sent out by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the next year

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When will DWP £899 cost of living payments be paid, and who is eligible

A shopping expert has revealed how you can save £62 on your weekly shop at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Iceland, Ocado and more

A shopping expert has revealed how you can save £62 on your weekly shop at Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Iceland, Ocado and more

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How you can save £62 on your weekly shop at Sainsbury's, Morrisons and more

The new £150 DWP cost of living payment will be sent to millions of eligible homes from tomorrow

The new £150 DWP cost of living payment will be sent to millions of eligible homes from tomorrow

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive new cost of living payment from tomorrow

Iceland is offering three money saving initiatives to families this May half term

Iceland is offering three money saving initiatives to families this May half term

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Iceland is offering 3 money saving initiatives for families this half term

The DWP £301 cost of living payment should be paid to those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Pension Credit and more by May 17

The DWP £301 cost of living payment should be paid to those on Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Pension Credit and more by May 17

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What to do if you haven't received your £301 cost of living payment yet

Pensioners are being urged to check their eligibility for pension credit

Pensioners are being urged to check their eligibility for pension credit

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9 day warning to claim £3,500 and £301 cost of living payment ahead of deadline

Three cost of living payments will be sent out by the DWP this year, totalling £900

Three cost of living payments will be sent out by the DWP this year, totalling £900

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The code you should look out for as DWP £301 cost of living payments begin

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

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

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

The DWP have confirmed the first cost of living payment will be paid to Universal Credit recipients and more from next month

Cost of living crisis

DWP confirm when first £301 cost of living payment will be received

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Cost of living crisis

Millions on Universal Credit eligible for £600 savings boost

Universal Credit claimants, and those in receipt of another benefits, will see a 10.1% pay increase next month

Universal Credit claimants, and those in receipt of another benefits, will see a 10.1% pay increase next month

Cost of living crisis

Universal Credit payments to rise next month - how much you will get

Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and Tesco came out as the cheapest UK supermarkets in the Which? research

Aldi, Lidl, Sainsbury's and Tesco came out as the cheapest UK supermarkets in the Which? research

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Aldi, Lidl and Tesco among UK's cheapest supermarkets, research reveals

More than eight million people will qualify for a new £900 cash boost from the DWP

More than eight million people will qualify for a new £900 cash boost from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

DWP issues update on £900 cost of living payments - dates and eligibility

Martin Lewis warned anyone aged 45 to 70 they could be lose out on up to £7,500 by missing an upcoming deadline

Martin Lewis warned anyone aged 45 to 70 they could be lose out on up to £7,500 by missing an upcoming deadline

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis warning to anyone aged 45 to 70 who could be missing out on £7,500

The £500 boost can be claimed up to 11 weeks before your child is born, or up to 6 months afterwards

The £500 boost can be claimed up to 11 weeks before your child is born, or up to 6 months afterwards

Cost of living crisis

Thousands of new parents can claim £500 DWP cash boost - are you eligible

The drop-in event will offer impartial advice and support for households

The drop-in event will offer impartial advice and support for households

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Cost-of-living crisis: Special event on how St Helens people can get support

The payment was highlighted by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis on ITV’s Martin Lewis Money Show

The payment was highlighted by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis on ITV’s Martin Lewis Money Show

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Millions eligible for new £200 payment to help with energy bills

The £301 cost of living payment, due in spring, is the first of five set to be paid to millions this year

The £301 cost of living payment, due in spring, is the first of five set to be paid to millions this year

Cost of living crisis

DWP reveals everyone eligible for new cost of living payments

The £301 cost of living payment, due in spring, is the first of five set to be paid to millions this year

The £301 cost of living payment, due in spring, is the first of five set to be paid to millions this year

Cost of living crisis

DWP reveals the households in St Helens eligible for new cost of living payments

More than 120,000 Universal Credit claimants could be impacted by the change

More than 120,000 Universal Credit claimants could be impacted by the change

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Changes to Universal Credit this week could see 120,000 lose benefits

The DWP have issued a warning to anyone expecting cost of living payments this year

The DWP have issued a warning to anyone expecting cost of living payments this year

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DWP £1,350 cost of living payment update - who is eligible & when you'll be paid

British Gas, EDF, EoN, Octopus Energy and more customers could be paid to cut their electricity use tonight

British Gas, EDF, EoN, Octopus Energy and more customers could be paid to cut their electricity use tonight

Cost of living crisis

National Grid will pay some households to use less energy tonight

Dairy items saw some of the highest rises, with butters and spreads rising by almost 30%, milk rising by more than 26% and cheese increasing by 22%

Dairy items saw some of the highest rises, with butters and spreads rising by almost 30%, milk rising by more than 26% and cheese increasing by 22%

Cost of living crisis

Which? reveals full list of staggering price rises at supermarkets this year

Morrisons and Heinz announce partnership to help those in need

Morrisons and Heinz announce partnership to help those in need

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Morrisons shoppers can get a FREE meal with this secret phrase from today

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

DWP £900 Winter Fuel Payment to be paid from November - who is eligible and payment dates

Cost of living crisis

£900 Winter Fuel Payment - who is eligible and payment dates from November

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP Universal Credit: Exact dates £324 cost of living payment will be made.

DWP announces date millions will receive second £324 cost of living payment

This is what to do if you haven’t been sent the first part of your £650 cost-of-living payment

This is what to do if you haven’t been sent the first part of your £650 cost-of-living payment

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What to do if you've not received £326 cost-of-living payment

Millions to receive cost of living £150 payment this week – find out how (PA)

Millions to receive cost of living £150 payment this week – find out how (PA)

Millions to receive £150 cost of living payment this week – find out how

New Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives in Downing Street, London, after meeting Queen Elizabeth II and accepting her invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

New Prime Minister Liz Truss arrives in Downing Street, London, after meeting Queen Elizabeth II and accepting her invitation to become Prime Minister and form a new government.

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When is Liz Truss's statement on energy bills today? How to watch

Camra warned customers would be put off by a £15 or £20 pint (PA)

Camra warned customers would be put off by a £15 or £20 pint (PA)

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Landlords warn of £20 pints to cover energy bills