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Property hotspots where you can buy for less than £250k and pay no stamp duty
The government announced a permanent stamp duty cut, with no tax to be paid on properties up to the value of £250,000
Cost of Living
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Second cost of living payment date confusion clarified by DWP
The DWP has now issued a clarification on when people can expect the second means-tested benefits to land in their bank accounts
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How to read your gas or electricity meter
Gas and electricity meters come in several different shapes and sizes. They work differently and need to be read differently
InYourArea Community
RSPCA Manchester and Salford takes in abandoned guinea pigs as number doubles in two years
The RSPCA appealed for information about two guinea pigs who were found abandoned inside a shoebox in West Yorkshire
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Cash-strapped Brits searching for ‘help with food’ and ‘energy bills’ amid cost of living crisis
The Labour party is accusing the Conservative government of prioritising tax cuts for the wealthy over aid for families in need
InYourArea Community
Redcar and Cleveland Council ramps up support for residents facing cost of living crisis
The council is putting additional support in place for those struggling in the borough
InYourArea Community
Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council hold energy-efficient cooking event
More similar drop-in sessions with support and advice on how to handle the cost of living crisis will take place twice a month
InYourArea Community
Staffordshire County Council warn residents about energy scam
The council's Trading Standard service are making residents aware of an ongoing energy cost scam
National
Expert reveals exact date to turn your heating on to avoid problems
An expert has said that switching your heating on sooner rather than later could have many long term benefits
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DWP: Six million people set to receive £150 disability cost of living payment from Tuesday
The one-off payment will be paid into people's bank accounts from Tuesday, September 20
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Everything you need to know about upcoming cost of living and DWP payments
We have taken a look at all the payments you could be eligible for this winter
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Low-paid workers 'skipping meals' as cost of living crisis worsens
Four out of five low-paid workers say they are struggling with heating their homes and eating