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Scottish bank fined millions for poor treatment of customers

Scottish bank fined millions for poor treatment of customers

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot

As Ofgem raises the price cap, find out how you can lower energy bills and the help that is available.

As Ofgem raises the price cap, find out how you can lower energy bills and the help that is available.

Personal Finance

How you can lower your energy bills and what help is available for you

Andrai Carcu, an electrician at London Electricians 247, has revealed that you could actually be saving money if you do these tasks at the right time with potential savings of up to £75.

Andrai Carcu, an electrician at London Electricians 247, has revealed that you could actually be saving money if you do these tasks at the right time with potential savings of up to £75.

Homes and interiors

The best times of day to use your washing machine, dishwasher and other chores

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK as the Royal Mint revealed their 10 rarest coins

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK as the Royal Mint revealed their 10 rarest coins

'Check your change' - Rare coin sells for more than 300 times face value on eBay

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

Cost of living crisis

Five big money changes coming in October from energy bills to the budget

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

4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills revealed as price cap set to rise

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

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

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More than 600,000 young people are missing out on thousands in unclaimed cash

When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

When speed is of the essence, choose full fibre broadband with Zen

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

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Generic image of two people holding hands

Dear Janice: Left gutted after girlfriend asked for some space

[Left to right]: John Penman, Rosie Packer, Ryan Taylor and Jackie McLauchlan at Sandyhills Larder

[Left to right]: John Penman, Rosie Packer, Ryan Taylor and Jackie McLauchlan at Sandyhills Larder

Glasgow food project praised for bringing community together

Advice Direct Scotland, which operates the national advice service advice.scot, has issued a warning to households as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) continues to move more people over to the single-payment system

Advice Direct Scotland, which operates the national advice service advice.scot, has issued a warning to households as the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) continues to move more people over to the single-payment system

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Warning to Scottish benefits claimants ahead of Universal Credit switch

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

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

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

The Ravenscraig site

The Ravenscraig site

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Plans for 2,000 homes at historic former Scottish steelworks site

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

Instead, the DWP will be giving people the chance to claim Universal Credit.

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DWP issues Universal Credit warning after 184,000 Brits have benefits 'stopped'

'Incredibly lucky' Glasgow residents scoop huge amount of cash in mega lotto win

'Incredibly lucky' Glasgow residents scoop huge amount of cash in mega lotto win

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'Incredibly lucky' Glasgow residents scoop huge amount of cash in mega lotto win

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Millions of drivers who passed test before 2015 risking £1,000 fine, DVLA warns

Renfrew residents voice their concerns

Renfrew residents voice their concerns

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'It’s bloody diabolical': Renfrew has its say after last bank shuts in town

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50

UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

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

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

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - what to look for

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

Failing to renew your Blue Badge in time could lead to you facing a £1,000 fine for misusing the badge

Warning to blue badge holders who face £1,000 fine if they do not act

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Thousands warned they are missing out on nearly £4,000 DWP cost of living boost

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.

Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50

When you turn 50, you start to get many different perks and discounts in the UK.

When you turn 50, you start to get many different perks and discounts in the UK.

Personal Finance

Train discounts, cinema tickets and insurance - the best freebies for over 50's

Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

Personal Finance

Rare 1p coin expected to sell for £200,000 at auction

Daniel's brother died in a homeless hostel

Daniel's brother died in a homeless hostel

End the Homeless Hotel Shame

I slept on the street over the 'hellhole' hostel my big brother died in

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

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King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

Gambling winnings could see benefit payments reduced or stopped as they are counted towards your capital, the DWP said

Gambling winnings could see benefit payments reduced or stopped as they are counted towards your capital, the DWP said

Universal Credit claimants warned payments could be stopped if they gamble

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': The rare 50p sold for almost 1,000 times its face value

You could save up to £24 a year by switching to the new 'Basic' Spotify subscription introduced recently.

You could save up to £24 a year by switching to the new 'Basic' Spotify subscription introduced recently.

How to save money on your Spotify account by switching to new premium subscription

The increase in the cost of car insurance in the past year may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers.

The increase in the cost of car insurance in the past year may in part be due to a rise in the cost of claims for insurers.

Car insurance costs increase by more than £132, drivers warned

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

Personal Finance

Extremely rare banknote sells for £32,000 at auction

Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for a £50 compensation payment following a HMRC error earlier this month

Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for a £50 compensation payment following a HMRC error earlier this month

Thousands urged to check bank as Child Benefit compensation payments begin

The MSE team has gone into more detail on the website with 9 key 'need-to-knows'.

The MSE team has gone into more detail on the website with 9 key 'need-to-knows'.

Martin Lewis urges Brits to check meter readings before Price Cap drop on July 1

The latest ranking puts Ecotricity at the top of the table, followed by Outfox the Market, Ovo Energy and Utility Warehouse

The latest ranking puts Ecotricity at the top of the table, followed by Outfox the Market, Ovo Energy and Utility Warehouse

Personal Finance

EDF and Utilita named as the worst energy companies for customer service

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

Health to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s

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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Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine

Around 230,000 people, mainly women, have been underpaid their state pension according to the latest DWP figures

Around 230,000 people, mainly women, have been underpaid their state pension according to the latest DWP figures

DWP warning to 230,000 pensioners who could be owed more than £12,000

Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners warned of a “deeply concerning” spike in claim forms appearing online

Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners warned of a “deeply concerning” spike in claim forms appearing online

DWP pensions warning over scam compensation offers

The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction.

The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction.

'Check your change': This is the 20p coin worth more than £50

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2% in May, down from 2.3% in April

The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation fell to 2% in May, down from 2.3% in April

How will the fall in inflation affect the cost of living crisis?

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

'Check your change': The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins revealed

A UK passport is one of the priciest passports across Europe, with Spain charging £25.80 for a 10-year passport – £62.70 less than the UK

A UK passport is one of the priciest passports across Europe, with Spain charging £25.80 for a 10-year passport – £62.70 less than the UK

UK passport named one of the worst in Europe for value for money

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

Personal Finance

The rare banknote expected to fetch £20,000 at auction this month

Holidaymakers are being urged to avoid insurance excess waivers offered by car hire companies costing up to 12 times more than alternatives

Holidaymakers are being urged to avoid insurance excess waivers offered by car hire companies costing up to 12 times more than alternatives

Brits warned of costly holiday mistake and told to 'never do it'

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': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

There is approximately £30 billion of unwanted clothes in this country with 350,000 tonnes of clothing ending up in landfill each year.

There is approximately £30 billion of unwanted clothes in this country with 350,000 tonnes of clothing ending up in landfill each year.

Personal Finance

This Morning expert reveals how to maximise Vinted's 'instant cash' potential

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

DWP issues £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

Millions of households in the UK have been warned they do not have the correct level of contents insurance on their belongings

Millions of households in the UK have been warned they do not have the correct level of contents insurance on their belongings

Homes and interiors

Millions issued urgent insurance warning as they are under-protected

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

The DWP has been looking at statements of Pension Credit claimants to ensure they are receiving legitimate payments

DWP warning to pensioners as thousands of bank statements checked

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

DWP holiday warning to Universal Credit claimants as payments could be stopped

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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UK households issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning