Cost of living crisis

Dorford Centre, in Dorchester Baptist Church.

Christians Against Poverty

Dorset church offering free money coaching course to help people with finances

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a series of cost of living boosts last week

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a series of cost of living boosts last week

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£1bn crisis fund now open - how to get Cost of Living Help from government scheme

An RSPCA food bank event.

An RSPCA food bank event.

Pioneering new RSPCA partnership brings dogs in from the cold

Free money coaching courses will be held at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester

Free money coaching courses will be held at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester

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Free money coaching courses on offer

In the last year Dorset Council has supported hundreds of people through its £2m cost of living support initiatives.

In the last year Dorset Council has supported hundreds of people through its £2m cost of living support initiatives.

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Council pledges half a million pounds to help with soaring cost of living

The number of households eligible for the £150 warm home discount is now just over 6 million

The number of households eligible for the £150 warm home discount is now just over 6 million

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Nearly 3 million more homes to receive £150 energy bill discount next winter

Free money coaching courses will be held at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester

Free money coaching courses will be held at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester

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Free money coaching course on offer in Dorset town

Household Support Fund extended for another year in the South West to support a possible 1.1 million people struggling locally.

Household Support Fund extended for another year in the South West to support a possible 1.1 million people struggling locally.

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Boost for Dorset households as millions allocated to help with essential costs

Bills are predicted to increase across the board this April, but there's still time to get a better deal

Bills are predicted to increase across the board this April, but there's still time to get a better deal

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Beat April household bills rise with these quick weekend tasks

Bills are predicted to increase across the board this April, but there's still time to get a better deal

Bills are predicted to increase across the board this April, but there's still time to get a better deal

Cost of living crisis

Beat April household bills rise with these quick weekend tasks

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

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

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis said the State Pension check could

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis said the State Pension check could

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Martin Lewis pension alert ahead of deadline to boost pensions by up to £10,000

A Lifetime ISA or LISA can be used for property or retirement

A Lifetime ISA or LISA can be used for property or retirement

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Everyone under 40 urged to 'act now' to not miss out on £11,000 in free cash

The average energy bill for a dual-fuel home paying by direct debit will increase from £1,738-a-year to £1,849 from April

The average energy bill for a dual-fuel home paying by direct debit will increase from £1,738-a-year to £1,849 from April

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5 ways to beat the energy bill rise as households set to see £111 increase

Energy bills are set to rise again in April, with the latest forecast suggesting a 5 per cent hike for typical household energy bills

Energy bills are set to rise again in April, with the latest forecast suggesting a 5 per cent hike for typical household energy bills

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The exact date you should turn your heating off as energy bills set to rise again

Martin Lewis said it was “nearly unthinkable” that energy prices could fall in April.

Martin Lewis said it was “nearly unthinkable” that energy prices could fall in April.

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Martin Lewis shares 'bad news' as he warns energy bills are 'going to rise'

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

The bill cutting check was hailed as a

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The energy bill cutting hack called a 'no-brainer' by Martin Lewis

With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

With energy costs rising, what grants are available to Brits who may be in need of extra financial support this winter?

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Six grants you can claim to help with energy bills this winter

The cost of Christmas is expected to hit millions this year

The cost of Christmas is expected to hit millions this year

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Debt expert shares her top tips to save on the cost of Christmas

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

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When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

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

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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

Free money coaching courses will be held at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester

Free money coaching courses will be held at the Dorford Centre in Dorchester

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Church offers free money coaching course

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

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Millions could be owed money by energy firms as campaigners say 'act now'

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

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Child Benefit £1,300 warning issued as HMRC say 'don't lose out'

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

Those on DWP Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for HMRC Help to Save scheme

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Universal Credit claimants could be due £300 boost - how to claim

Martin Lewis, the founder and chairman of MoneySavingExpert.com, said: “The energy market is broken

Martin Lewis, the founder and chairman of MoneySavingExpert.com, said: “The energy market is broken

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Martin Lewis calls for rule change to fix 'broken energy market'

Are you eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

Are you eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

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DWP give seven-day warning ahead of £299 cost of living payment

DWP Winter Fuel Payments can provide a much-needed boost for pensioners as the colder months roll in and the time comes to crank up the heating

DWP Winter Fuel Payments can provide a much-needed boost for pensioners as the colder months roll in and the time comes to crank up the heating

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Warning to anyone eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment - check your account

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

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£299 cost of living payment two-week warning - are you eligible?

Kelly Tweed, 41, a volunteer for the Lantern Trust. who recently became homeless

Kelly Tweed, 41, a volunteer for the Lantern Trust. who recently became homeless

'I'd still be on the streets without them' - helping the homeless of Weymouth

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

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Are you eligible for Help to Save scheme worth up to £600 a year?

Cllr Laura Beddow has announced the next window for the Household Support Fund is to open on Wednesday

Cllr Laura Beddow has announced the next window for the Household Support Fund is to open on Wednesday

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£150 of supermarket vouchers available for Dorset households

Guidance issued to help households tackle energy costs this Christmas

Guidance issued to help households tackle energy costs this Christmas

Guidance to help households tackle energy costs this Christmas

We asked Kevin Mountford, co-founder and consumer expert at savings platform Raisin UK what the cheapest way to boil water is.

We asked Kevin Mountford, co-founder and consumer expert at savings platform Raisin UK what the cheapest way to boil water is.

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Is it cheaper to boil water in a kettle, microwave or on the hob?

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

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Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?

The DWP have teamed up with Harry Redknapp to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,900 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Harry Redknapp to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,900 every year

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Thousands missing out on support worth £4,200 as deadline approaches

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

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Martin Lewis highlights common but 'costly' thermostat mistake costing you money

Asda are offering a cheaper Christmas dinner this year compared to 2022

Asda are offering a cheaper Christmas dinner this year compared to 2022

Asda cuts food prices for Christmas meaning full roast will cost £4.17 per head

A Weymouth youth worker has seen a rise in poverty amongst young people

A Weymouth youth worker has seen a rise in poverty amongst young people

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Youth worker claims council is 'failing' Weymouth's young people

Low-income households in Dorset will be able to apply for the next round of supermarket vouchers soon

Low-income households in Dorset will be able to apply for the next round of supermarket vouchers soon

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Next round of funding support for low-income households to open soon

Home Upgrade Grant launch event in Dorchester

Home Upgrade Grant launch event in Dorchester

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Scheme aims to help low-income households save money on energy bills

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet

With energy bills predicted to rise this winter, despite the Ofgem Energy Price Cap falling, these are some top tips to help your wallet

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Expert reveals 4 easy ways to save £300 on your energy bills

Thousands of people on PIP, DLA and other benefits may miss out on the DWP £300 cost of living payment

Thousands of people on PIP, DLA and other benefits may miss out on the DWP £300 cost of living payment

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Thousands to miss out on £300 cost of living payment

RIFT studied the average price of food and drink items and compared how this cost has changed since this time last year.

RIFT studied the average price of food and drink items and compared how this cost has changed since this time last year.

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Finance expert shares the items you should drop from your supermarket shop

The DWP Winter Fuel Payment provides energy bill support worth up to £600, with applications opening in a matter of weeks

The DWP Winter Fuel Payment provides energy bill support worth up to £600, with applications opening in a matter of weeks

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Millions eligible for £600 energy bill support this winter - how to apply

Eilish Stout-Cairns has revealed how she beats the cost of living crisis with her £15 a week shop

Eilish Stout-Cairns has revealed how she beats the cost of living crisis with her £15 a week shop

Savvy Asda shopper reveals how she lives off £15 a week at supermarket

The DWP has issued a warning over a new £750 cost of living payment scam message

The DWP has issued a warning over a new £750 cost of living payment scam message

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DWP issue warning over new £750 cost of living payment scam

A shopping expert has revealed when to visit the supermarket in order to make the biggest savings

A shopping expert has revealed when to visit the supermarket in order to make the biggest savings

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Expert reveals the cheapest day and time to do your weekly shop

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

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Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

Whether it's using the B&M app or what time you should hit the store, this ultimate guide could make your money go that bit further.

Whether it's using the B&M app or what time you should hit the store, this ultimate guide could make your money go that bit further.

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How B&M shoppers can save hundreds on their shopping

The DWP has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare

The DWP has raised how much parents on Universal Credit can claim for childcare

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Millions to receive £522 monthly boost from today

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin warned pints in his establishments could hit £8 if current trends continued

JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin warned pints in his establishments could hit £8 if current trends continued

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Cost of beer soars by more than 10 per cent as Wetherspoon boss warns of £8 pints

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

Average energy bills will fall by £426 from July 1 when Ofgem's new price cap comes into force

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Households urged to act in the next 48 hours as energy bills set to fall