Cost of living crisis

With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

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Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

Recipients of Universal Credit, Child Benefit, Personal Independence Payments (PIP), Pension Credit and more will all see their regular payments increase

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Benefit payments set to increase including Universal Credit, PIP & Child Benefit

Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from October 1 after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from October 1 after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

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Which? reveals top 5 tips to tackle Ofgem price cap rise as energy bills soar

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

The new Ofgem price cap figure will be £1,717 from October 1

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This is how you can save £130 on energy bills as Ofgem price cap set to rise

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

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This is when you should turn your heating on this year

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

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

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The 99p tool that could save you up to £350 on your energy bills this winter

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

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

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£449 warning for pensioners as Winter Fuel Payment and price cap changes hit

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

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When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

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Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter

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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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures

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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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

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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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

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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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against changes hits new milestone

Vulnerable households in England are being encouraged to see what support they might be able to receive

Vulnerable households in England are being encouraged to see what support they might be able to receive

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Thousands of households eligible for cost of living payments this summer

Carlisle Foodbank manager Steph Humes (L) and Asda community champion Leanne Witherington

Carlisle Foodbank manager Steph Humes (L) and Asda community champion Leanne Witherington

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Carlisle Foodbank team up with local charity for big summer donation drive

Former and current trust members (L-R) Mike Bryceson, Alan Pitcher, Jo Wolloff, Claire Shepherd and Martin Tickner

Former and current trust members (L-R) Mike Bryceson, Alan Pitcher, Jo Wolloff, Claire Shepherd and Martin Tickner

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Wigton Swimming Pool will not survive without additional income

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'

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

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Millions could be owed money by energy firms as campaigners say 'act now'

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

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Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

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

Foodbanks across Cumbria are appealing for help after producing over 6000 food parcels between April 2023 and March 2024

Foodbanks across Cumbria are appealing for help after producing over 6000 food parcels between April 2023 and March 2024

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Cumbrian foodbanks plead for help after delivering over 6,000 parcels last year

The Wigton Baths Trust are inviting local people and businesses to attend

The Wigton Baths Trust are inviting local people and businesses to attend

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Wigton Baths Trust to hold public meeting next week to discuss future

Carlisle Youth Zone

Carlisle Youth Zone

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A warming success: CYZ see over 13,000 visits to its Winter Warm Zone

The 80s disco night helped to raise £1120

The 80s disco night helped to raise £1120

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Cumbrian man kickstarts fundraising campaign for local swimming pool

Trust members (L-R) Claire Shepherd, Jo Wolloff and Elaine Hudson are desperate to keep their 'wonderful' pool going

Trust members (L-R) Claire Shepherd, Jo Wolloff and Elaine Hudson are desperate to keep their 'wonderful' pool going

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Cumbrian swimming pool makes plea for help as gas prices soar

The Turn2Us Grants Search tool contains 1,400 grants and support schemes

The Turn2Us Grants Search tool contains 1,400 grants and support schemes

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The simple tool that could find you £2,000 in cash grants we should all check

Research, from Compare the Market, found that households can expect to save £350 on household bills this year

Research, from Compare the Market, found that households can expect to save £350 on household bills this year

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UK households told they will find extra £350 in bank accounts soon - this is why

Billboard by Carlisle Foodbank

Billboard by Carlisle Foodbank

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Food banks 'desperate' as crisis breaks into 'affluent' communities

Mortage arrears rose nationallt

Mortage arrears rose nationallt

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See Cumbrian repossession stats as mortgage arrears jump

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis highlighted the

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Little-known council tax discount could save you thousands

Record fall in domestic gas consumption across Cumberland

Record fall in domestic gas consumption across Cumberland

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Record fall in domestic gas consumption across Cumberland

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

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

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

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DWP £299 cost of living payment two-week warning - are you eligible?

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

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

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

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

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

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Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?

Julie Hetherington, the senior youth club team leader, is one of many who work tirelessly at the youth zone

Julie Hetherington, the senior youth club team leader, is one of many who work tirelessly at the youth zone

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Carlisle Youth Zone launches winter campaign for second successive year

A Treasury minister has ruled out changed to pensioners' Winter Fuel Payments in Wednesday's Autumn Statement

A Treasury minister has ruled out changed to pensioners' Winter Fuel Payments in Wednesday's Autumn Statement

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Treasury rules out change to Winter Fuel Payment worth up to £600 - are you eligible?

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?

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

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

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If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £172 per week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

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Martin Lewis highlights common but 'costly' thermostat mistake costing you money

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

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

The National Grid Service has said their Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) will return this winter

The National Grid Service has said their Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) will return this winter

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Ofgem approved scheme will pay UK households that use less energy from today

These are the Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable coins, as one 50p sold for more than £200 on eBay this week

These are the Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable coins, as one 50p sold for more than £200 on eBay this week

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Check your change - Rare 50p coin sells for more than £200 at auction

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

Stock image representing poverty in children

Stock image representing poverty in children

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Rising tide of hunger: food banks tenacious as poverty grips Cumbria

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

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How much could your state pension increase by next year?

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 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

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

Easy to follow energy saving tips from a heating expert have been revealed

Easy to follow energy saving tips from a heating expert have been revealed

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Heating expert's simple tips that could cut your energy bills by 25 per cent

Experts have revealed their cost saving tips this winter, including when to turn your heating on, and whether you should have it on low through the day

Experts have revealed their cost saving tips this winter, including when to turn your heating on, and whether you should have it on low through the day

Cost of living crisis

When should I turn my heating on and how can I save 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)

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