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Rent in north and west Cumbria up eight per cent

Rent in north and west Cumbria up eight per cent

Eviction notice stock image

Eviction notice stock image

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Cumbrian landlords submit more controversial no-fault eviction claims

Do you know when Black Friday is this year?

Do you know when Black Friday is this year?

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5 Black Friday shopping tips (and exclusive Newsquest Rewards deals)

There are few greater joys at Christmas than timing a supermarket for when there's no queues, the shelves have been restocked and you can grab a yellow sticker bargain

There are few greater joys at Christmas than timing a supermarket for when there's no queues, the shelves have been restocked and you can grab a yellow sticker bargain

Best time to do your Christmas shopping at every supermarket revealed

Nationally, demand for food parcels has dipped

Nationally, demand for food parcels has dipped

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Thousands of emergency food parcels handed out in Cumbria

Shoppers can donate items via the in-store community donation points

Shoppers can donate items via the in-store community donation points

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Aldi reveals list of most in-demand Christmas foodbank items

The coin knocked the “highly collectable” 2009 Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot for the first time in 15 years

The coin knocked the “highly collectable” 2009 Kew Gardens 50p off the top spot for the first time in 15 years

Royal Mint's rarest 50p in circulation sells for £123 - how to tell if you have one

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

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts

Save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts

How to save while you spend this Black Friday with deals and discounts

Cumberland Council is launching its 'Winter Ready' covering winter guidance on a range of topics including vaccines, emergency planning and cost of living advice

Cumberland Council is launching its 'Winter Ready' covering winter guidance on a range of topics including vaccines, emergency planning and cost of living advice

Cumberland Council launches latest 'Winter Ready' campaign

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

The Ofgem energy price cap does not set the maximum a household will pay for their energy but limits the amount providers can charge them per unit

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Energy bills set to 'rise again in January' despite hopes of lower price cap

New figures have revealed £11.5 million were lost to online criminals during the festive period in 2023.

New figures have revealed £11.5 million were lost to online criminals during the festive period in 2023.

Personal Finance

Black Friday shoppers warned to be vigilant ahead of 'prime time' for scammers

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

Cost of living crisis

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

Zoopla analysed house value-to-earnings ratios, based on a two-earner household on an average salary for the local area.

Zoopla analysed house value-to-earnings ratios, based on a two-earner household on an average salary for the local area.

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North West's most affordable town is spot in Cumbria

Martin Lewis, who founded the website MoneySavingExpert.com

Martin Lewis, who founded the website MoneySavingExpert.com

Martin Lewis shares 'huge' car finance news that could double compensation

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Thermostat wars are raging across the country as families argue over the perfect temperature for central heating

Revealed: The ideal thermostat temperature to keep your home warm through winter

The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors

The error on the old coin can be spotted in the date, and makes the coin a must-have for keen collectors

The rare error that could make this penny worth more than £600 - how to spot

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

Banks will pay customers to switch their current accounts

The banks that'll give you up to £200 to switch this Christmas

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

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Netflix viewers £1,000 TV Licence fine warning ahead of major event this week

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Pension Credit increases will help over a million pensioners keep up with the cost of living

Department for Work and Pensions

Pension Credit increase for 1.4 million people - how much will you get

Carlisle-based Rachael Bell Wealth Management and Saint & Co Chartered Accountants, along with Newcastle's Muckle LLP organised the event

Carlisle-based Rachael Bell Wealth Management and Saint & Co Chartered Accountants, along with Newcastle's Muckle LLP organised the event

Carlisle firms discuss tax and pension shifts post-Autumn budget

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments are to increase

Universal Credit payments to increase - see how much you could get

Amazon Black Friday Week dates have been announced

Amazon Black Friday Week dates have been announced

Amazon Black Friday Week 2024 dates, early deals and discounts

How much do you think you could save on some of these big brands through Newsquest Rewards?

How much do you think you could save on some of these big brands through Newsquest Rewards?

Newsquest Rewards

From Tesco to Asda: How to save money on big brands with Newsquest Rewards

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments to increase in line with new DWP rates for 2025

PIP payments set to increase - see how much you could get

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid in December. Don't spend it all at once.

The DWP Christmas bonus will be paid in December. Don't spend it all at once.

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DWP Christmas bonus to be paid to people on these benefits next month

The Royal Mint 50p coin in question was issued in 2017 and is considered “extremely rare”

The Royal Mint 50p coin in question was issued in 2017 and is considered “extremely rare”

The 'extremely rare' error that could make your normal 50p incredibly valuable

The cheapest pints of beer have been revealed in new research

The cheapest pints of beer have been revealed in new research

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Revealed: The cheapest (and most expensive) places for a pint of lager

Auction House Cumbria raises over £4.7m as bidding drives impressive property sales

Auction House Cumbria raises over £4.7m as bidding drives impressive property sales

Auction House Cumbria hits £4.7M with strong auction sales

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

Ryanair are among the airlines who have said they will have to make changes in response to the ADP increase

Cheap flights under threat as budget airlines to cut regional routes

Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set to increase

Benefits including Child Benefits, Universal Credit and Personal Independence Payments (PIP) are set to increase

Child Benefit payments to increase - see how much you could get

Changes are expected to National Insurance, Universal Credit, National Minimum Wage, Carers' Allowance, Child Benefit and Free Childcare Hours among others

Changes are expected to National Insurance, Universal Credit, National Minimum Wage, Carers' Allowance, Child Benefit and Free Childcare Hours among others

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Budget 2024: What to expect from 'painful' budget

Coin experts have highlighted two rare Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values.

Coin experts have highlighted two rare Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values.

'Check your change' - Coin expert highlights two 'gem' 50p coins worth a fortune

The National Minimum Wage is set to increase to £12.21 an hour under new proposals in the autumn budget

The National Minimum Wage is set to increase to £12.21 an hour under new proposals in the autumn budget

National Minimum Wage set to increase by 6.7 per cent in autumn budget

Eligible travellers could be owed up to £224 depending on the destination and flight class of their journey

Eligible travellers could be owed up to £224 depending on the destination and flight class of their journey

Millions of holidaymakers could be owed £244 refund - are you eligible?

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Households could be hundreds of pounds better off after changes announced to Universal Credit rules in the autumn budget

Universal Credit claimants could get £420 boost in autumn budget

Pensioners are being urged to take up pension credit amid the winter fuel payment cut in the UK

Pensioners are being urged to take up pension credit amid the winter fuel payment cut in the UK

British Gas urges millions of pensioners to do this one thing worth thousands

The coin is question is a £2 coin from 2015, and everyone is being encouraged to carry out a simple check to test for a rotation error

The coin is question is a £2 coin from 2015, and everyone is being encouraged to carry out a simple check to test for a rotation error

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The rare Royal Mint £2 coin that will make you money and how to spot it

Keep your eyes peeled for this Atlantic salmon 50p coin as one has sold for more than £100

Keep your eyes peeled for this Atlantic salmon 50p coin as one has sold for more than £100

Look out for this 'very rare' 50p coin as it sells for more than £100 on eBay

Some £31.1 billion is estimated to be lying in unclaimed, inactive or lost pension pots.

Some £31.1 billion is estimated to be lying in unclaimed, inactive or lost pension pots.

Millions missing out on £10,000 in lost pensions, research reveals

You could lose out on £3900 a year by making this one pension mistake

You could lose out on £3900 a year by making this one pension mistake

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You could lose out on nearly £4000 a year by making this huge pension mistake

Who has to pay Inheritance Tax in the UK?

Who has to pay Inheritance Tax in the UK?

Personal Finance

What is Inheritance Tax and who needs to pay it? Everything you need to know

An expert from Wealthify has shared the two key elements to look for when signing up for a savings account.

An expert from Wealthify has shared the two key elements to look for when signing up for a savings account.

Personal Finance

The two key things to be aware of when signing up for a savings account

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

Historic overpayments have led to many carers – who must earn £151 a week or less to qualify for the allowance – unwittingly racking up unmanageable levels of debt

DWP update as thousands ordered to repay benefits over 'innocent mistake'

The penny is one of the rarest coins ever produced according to experts

The penny is one of the rarest coins ever produced according to experts

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'Check your change': This is the penny worth 'at least £150,000'

“While boosting your State Pension doesn’t sound sexy, this is about big money

“While boosting your State Pension doesn’t sound sexy, this is about big money

'Start now': Martin Lewis six month warning of 'most lucrative' thing you can do

A new scam call is attempting to sell elderly homeowners unnecessary loft insulation

A new scam call is attempting to sell elderly homeowners unnecessary loft insulation

Winter Fuel Payment

Pensioners affected by winter fuel payment cut targeted in loft insulation scam

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

The state pension increases in line with whichever is the highest of earnings growth, CPI inflation in September of the previous year, or 2.5%

How much state pensions are set to rise in April as Government 'face £100m bill'

The number of pensioners in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment is set to reduce by 10 million, from 11.4 million to 1.5 million.

The number of pensioners in receipt of the Winter Fuel Payment is set to reduce by 10 million, from 11.4 million to 1.5 million.

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Up to 760,000 set to miss out on Winter Fuel Payment despite being eligible

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

More than 10,000 people have boosted their state pensions by a combined £12.5 million in the last six months

HMRC pension warning as deadline to boost your State Pension approaches

The DWP have been handed controversial new powers

The DWP have been handed controversial new powers

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DWP handed powers to check bank accounts of people who claim benefits

Brits should be allowed to access their workplace pensions before they retire, says think tank

Brits should be allowed to access their workplace pensions before they retire, says think tank

Personal Finance

Brits should be able to access their workplace pensions before retirement