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Inflation

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as DWP benefits including PIP, DLA and Attendance Allowance could rise from April 2027 after September CPI inflation reached 3.5%.
Benefits

Universal Credit and other DWP benefits could increase after latest inflation figures

Millions of women born before 1953 and men born before 1951 are set to miss out on the Triple Lock increase on their state pensions Millions of women born before 1953 and men born before 1951 are set to miss out on the Triple Lock increase on their state pensions
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Millions of DWP state pensioners set to miss out on a Triple Lock increase

Martin Lewis has warned Sky customers about bill increases ahead Martin Lewis has warned Sky customers about bill increases ahead
Broadband
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Martin Lewis loophole warning for Sky customers - and prices are going up

The BBC TV licence is rising in 2025, but some people can get one for free or at a discount The BBC TV licence is rising in 2025, but some people can get one for free or at a discount
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TV licence fee to increase this year - here's what you'll pay

The DWP has updated its payment amounts for Job Seeker's Allowance for 2025 in the benefit upratings The DWP has updated its payment amounts for Job Seeker's Allowance for 2025 in the benefit upratings
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DWP updates Job Seeker's Allowance payments for 2025 - exact rates confirmed

The hike was below the expectations of the financial markets, who had predicted a 0.75 percentage point rise The hike was below the expectations of the financial markets, who had predicted a 0.75 percentage point rise
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Interest rates hit 13 year high as Bank of England warns UK is in recession

It would be the highest interest rate that the UK has had since the financial crisis It would be the highest interest rate that the UK has had since the financial crisis
Bank of England
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Interest rates set for biggest hike in more than three decades today

Variable tariffs for mortgage payments are set to go up soon  (PA) Variable tariffs for mortgage payments are set to go up soon  (PA)
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Martin Lewis urges homeowners to make change which could save £1,000

The MoneySavingExpert admitted to being “scared for people” as inflation continues to skyrocket across Britain. (PA) The MoneySavingExpert admitted to being “scared for people” as inflation continues to skyrocket across Britain. (PA)
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Martin Lewis warns of 'civil unrest' over cost of living crisis

Cost of first class stamps rises by 10p to 95p (PA) Cost of first class stamps rises by 10p to 95p (PA)
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Cost of first class stamps rises by 10p to 95p

See how inflation impacts you with this free calculator (PA) See how inflation impacts you with this free calculator (PA)
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