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Dehumidifiers 'costing 27p a day to run' selling fast at County Durham factory
County Durham
Ebac founder's 'back of a fag packet' idea to make dehumidifiers pays dividends as families look to save money in cost of living crisis
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DWP could access your holiday plans through airlines to tackle benefit fraud
DWP
The DWP wants more powers to tackle benefit fraud.
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British Gas giving £250 free credit to thousands of customers struggling to pay their energy bills
Household Bills
Energy giant pledges to help its vulnerable customers by adding an extra £10million to support scheme for prepayment meters
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Nationwide giving £200 free to anyone who switches their bank account
Your Money
Nationwide's FlexDirect account has been hailed by MoneySavingExpert as one of the 'top bank accounts' for people who switch
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Martin Lewis shares Shell and Octopus Energy 'trick' for customers to get free cash
Martin Lewis
The money expert advised that customers can get a £50 boost through Octopus' 'refer a friend' scheme before Shell customers are officially moved over
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Autumn Statement 2023: When is it and what will it mean for you?
Your Money
Pensions, Universal Credit and tax will all be under scrutiny as Jeremy Hunt lays out his spending plan for the year ahead
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New DWP Universal Credit work rules for parents and how they affect your payments
Universal Credit
Parents who claim Universal Credit must find more work or face benefit cuts - here is a round-up of the rules based on the age of your child
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£300 cost of living payments from DWP and HMRC to be paid from tomorrow - see if you're eligible
Your Money
The cash, from HMRC or the DWP, will start landing in bank accounts from Friday, November 10 - here are more details about eligibility
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'It's terrifying as a child when you've got no electricity' - Gateshead charity calls for return of Energy Support Scheme
Gateshead
The CEO of Citizens' Advice Gateshead says that some people are in such a dire financial situation that their traditional advice is not enough - and they are instead having to focus on keeping people warm
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Gateshead Salvation Army launches urgent Christmas appeal to cope with increasing demand
Christmas
Ann Humes, who co-ordinates the Christmas Present Appeal, said: "I have been having sleepless nights about meeting the need this year."
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Huge changes for renters on the way as new law to be proposed - but no progress on no-fault evictions
Your Money
The King's speech at the State Opening of Parliament addresses the Renters' Reform Bill - but it's a 'watered-down' version
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State Pension expert warns half a million people could miss out on April 2024 boost
Pensions
The Triple Lock increase will be announced later this month - but pensioners living abroad in certain countries will not see their payments increase
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Warning over 11 useless or dangerous 'money-saving tips' to avoid this winter
Energy
Experts are warning consumers not to listen to social media 'advice' on how to reduce your energy bills in cost of living crisis
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Energy firms who will pay you to cut back this winter - full list
Your Money
British Gas, Eon and Octopus customers are among the millions who will be rewarded if they scale back their energy use during busy times
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Thousands pay HMRC £3000 tax they don't need to - check if you're one of them
Your Money
Workers who have tapped into their pension lump sum might find themselves having to claim back extra money they have paid
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Martin Lewis calls for overhaul of 'unfair' Lifetime Isas used by first-time buyers to get homes
Martin Lewis
The consumer guru says many people who opened Lifetime Isas now have 'a dead duck product' and could face fines if they take their money out
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Warning as DWP benefit rule change could see you owed thousands of pounds
DWP
The eligibility criteria has changed for Bereavement Support Payment and Widowed Parent’s Allowance - here are the new rules
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DWP list of 21 health conditions that mean you could get up to £691 per month
DWP
Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is given to people with long-term physical or mental disabilities or health conditions - here's the full list of qualifying categories
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Three cheap and easy ways to insulate your home this weekend
Household Bills
If you've nothing planned for the next couple of days, why not put your time to good use and get ready for winter?
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HMRC issues £300 cost of living payment warning to anyone waiting for cash boost
Your Money
Households claiming legacy benefits will start to receive their money slightly later than those on Universal Credit
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Martin Lewis issues energy bill warning and says it's a 'nightmare'
Martin Lewis
Money expert says that despite the recent price cap drop, our bills are 'still well over double' what they were before the energy crisis
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Calls for emergency energy tariff to help poorest families cope with winter bills
Energy
Charities want a return to 2020 prices as two thirds of people want to put the heating on, but are worried about the cost
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DWP could get powers to arrest, search and seizure of goods in fraud crackdown
DWP
Survey found that most people questioned thought that fraud and error in the welfare benefits system was a big problem
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Martin Lewis issues energy bill warning over common winter thermostat mistake
Martin Lewis
The money expert urged households to exercise caution before tweaking their thermostats as temperatures drop
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Strictly's Annabel Croft confirmed to 'split' from Johannes Radebe as fans left gutted by move
It has been confirmed that Annabel Croft will swap Strictly Come Dancing partners with fans left gutted by the news
I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Traffic and Travel live updates: Emergency services at scene of multi-vehicle crash on A69 Northumberland with lanes to be closed for hours
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
Newcastle dating app swindler duped gran out of £320,000 after marrying her in Las Vegas
Newcastle upon Tyne
Marc Raven, 61, conned two women out of a total of £400,000 and has been jailed for eight years
Your Money
Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East one
A Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025
I'm A Celebrity host Ant McPartlin makes awkward gaffe over name of campmate Nick Pickard
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
Nick Pickard and Nigel Farage faced a Bushtucker Trial in the latest episode of the ITV show - and fans were quick to pick up on Ant's mistake during the programme
Warning that most pensioners will be dragged into paying tax within five years
Your Money
The combination of triple lock rises and frozen tax thresholds means that the state pension alone will be taxed by 2028
Tributes paid to 'generous' and 'hugely charismatic' former lord mayor of Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne
Geoff O'Brien, a long-serving city councillor and a lecturer at Northumbria University, died last week at the age of 71
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Strictly Come Dancing
Strictly's Annabel Croft confirmed to 'split' from Johannes Radebe as fans left gutted by move
It has been confirmed that Annabel Croft will swap Strictly Come Dancing partners with fans left gutted by the news
I'm A Celebrity's Josie Gibson goes 'missing' from show as ITV come under fire from viewers
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity viewers have attacked ITV for Josie Gibson not featuring much in the new series of the hit show
What Yasir Al-Rumayyan told chancellor about Newcastle investment as he meets Prime Minister
Yasir Al-Rumayyan
Newcastle United chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan was among those in attendance at the Global Investment Summit and the PIF governor discussed the impact of the club's takeover
Gateshead woman bit 84-year-old to steal £20 after campaign of harassment
Newcastle Crown Court
Melissa Mason, of Gateshead, had repeatedly flouted court orders banning her from having contact with the pensioner, when she saw him as an easy way to fund her drug habit
Traffic and Travel live updates: Emergency services at scene of multi-vehicle crash on A69 Northumberland with lanes to be closed for hours
Traffic & Travel
Follow live updates here for the latest on the roads and public transport across the region
I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here
I'm A Celebrity's Ant and Dec set to land major blow to ITV stars after double exit
I'm A Celebrity hosts Ant and Dec are braced to deliver some bad news to the remaining stars in the ITV show
Darren Moore explains how Huddersfield Town 'nullified' Sunderland at Stadium of Light
Sunderland AFC
Sunderland lost 2-1 against relegation strugglers Huddersfield Town on Wearside last night
Ex-Newcastle United favourite shares Champions League concern before AC Milan clash
Newcastle United FC
Newcastle United have 11 first-team players on the sidelines due to injury and suspension
Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branches set to close - including North East one
Your Money
A Lloyds bank in Tyneside is set to shut next year, alongside a number of other Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland sites across the country
How much DWP Universal Credit payments will rise and all the new benefit rates from April
Universal Credit
Universal Credit will go up by 6.7% next year - here is a list of all the new amounts benefit claimants will receive for 2024-2025