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Your Money
13:17, 11 OCT 2025
UK government plans to scrap two major benefits could save billions a year
Benefits
Whilst the change would provide a considerable boost for those hunting for jobs, it could prove detrimental to those with long-term health issues
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Debt and Distress: How to find peace of mind and financial stability
Mental health
Struggling with money can make mental health worse, causing sleepless nights, panic attacks, and feelings of hopelessness, but there is help out there
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Lyons unveils £12.4m JobStart scheme to help benefit claimants into work
Benefits
The new scheme will be open to all benefit claimants
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I bought a £10 B&M item that means I haven't had the heating on yet
Martin Lewis
My recent purchase was inspired by Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis's advice
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Ovo future 'uncertain' after failing to meet Ofgem rules
Your Money
Octopus and a third energy company have also fallen short of the new rules
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Northern Ireland families with teenagers spending extra £64 per week on food
Cost of Living
Food inflation has climbed for the fifth month in a row
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Firmus Energy: Top NI gas supplier announces price reduction in Belfast from October
Energy prices
This decrease will save households an average of £107 per year.
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Five 'energy hogs' you should never leave on standby - including games consoles
Your Money
While they're not the main villains behind hefty electricity bills, turning them off is an essential strategy for energy conservation in every home.
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'Avoid tumble dryers or radiators!' Cheapest way to dry clothes without a tumble dryer
Cleaning hacks
As the weather gets colder, many people will be looking for ways to dry their clothes indoors - and one expert has shared the cheapest way to do so without a tumble dryer
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HMRC sets October 5 deadline for anyone making money on side hustles
Your Money
The deadline for registering for self assessment is fast approaching and those who made thousands on a second job must act quickly
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Co-operative Bank offers £175 bonuses to customers with any of these 5 accounts
Your Money
Both new and existing customers can get the free cash from Co-operative Bank
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Adopt English or Scottish free school meal entitlement system, MLA urges Stormont
Schools
The MLA was speaking after an uplift in the earnings threshold was confirmed by the Department of Education at Stormont
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The cheapest spots in Northern Ireland for home heating oil as September starts
Cost of Living
Home heating oil prices are on the rise again as temperatures get colder
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Protestants earn slightly more than Catholics in the NI civil service, new statistical study shows
Your Money
Civil service workers are less well off now on average in the civil service than they were ten years ago
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The easy car insurance mistake that could be 'costing you thousands' - how to avoid it
Motoring
Car insurance costs can be cut with a key step but one simple mistake could set drivers back years
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New analysis shows how much each generation should have saved for retirement
Your Money
"The prospect of retirement, often thought of as a time to enjoy the rewards of decades of hard work, is causing stress"
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Four money changes coming in September and what they mean for you
Cost of Living
The cost of living crisis is showing no signs of easing up anytime soon, with a number of money changes set to take place throughout September.
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Nationwide savings account holders issued £150 payment alert
Nationwide
A finance expert has shared some advice for customers considering switching their savings account
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HMRC rule change coming for UK households who gift family members money
HMRC
The Chancellor is reportedly eyeing up a little-known exemption that allows people to pass on unlimited wealth without paying tax
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New Look shoppers say 'cute and comfy' autumn bomber jacket 'feels expensive'
Fashion and beauty
The bomber jacket comes in a range of sizes and colours, and could be a perfect buy for autumn
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Major high street bank to cut account charges in a few weeks
Your Money
The bank, which has two million customers across the country, will cut the fees on a total of five requests from October 6
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One household item can slow down your internet - but it can easily be fixed
Life hacks
Is your internet slow? A household item might be to blame - but there's an easy way to fix it
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M&S shopping secrets: Best times to find yellow sticker bargains unveiled
Marks & Spencer
I visited the store at several times of the day, and the discounts varied greatly at each location. This is the best way to find yellow sticker bargains in the store
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Warning to NI drivers as 72,000 vehicles recalled over fire risk
Motoring
Stellantis is recalling 72,000 cars in the UK to fix an issue where loosened nuts on a fuel pipe could cause an engine fire. A total of 28 models are being recalled
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