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The average sum in the unclaimed funds is £2,212, and it is free for you to access and claim

Martin Lewis issues 'important warning' to thousands missing out on £2,000

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

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The Dorset postcodes that scooped prizes in the postcode lottery last month

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

Check your change as rare 20p coin sells for 390 times face value - how to spot

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

People's Postcode Lottery

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The Dorset postcodes who scooped prizes in the postcode lottery last month

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?

Cost of living crisis

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

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

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Check your change as rare £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

Just 999 coins have been minted in the collection, making them extremely rare worldwide

Just 999 coins have been minted in the collection, making them extremely rare worldwide

Get your hands on incredibly valuable coin as top 10 rarest coins revealed

Martin Lewis on Good Morning Britain this morning.

Martin Lewis on Good Morning Britain this morning.

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Martin Lewis issues warning to all low-income pensioners

Winter Fuel Payment

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Martin Lewis targets Rachel Reeves with another Winter Fuel Payment warning

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

The Treasury said the changes to Winter Fuel Payments would see the number of pensioners receiving the payments fall from 11.4 million to 1.5 million

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Winter Fuel Payment warning as many pensioners below poverty line will miss out

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

According to the reports, pension payments could rise by more than £400 a year from April

How much will your state pension increase by next year?

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

The Government will launch a new campaign on Monday (September 2) aimed at helping eligible pensioners make applications to claim benefits.

Department for Work and Pensions

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DWP reveals 880,000 pensioners missing out on £3,900 a year - are you one?

An estimated 26,662 pensioners in West Dorset are at risk of losing the £300 payment, which helps with heating bills in the cold winter months

An estimated 26,662 pensioners in West Dorset are at risk of losing the £300 payment, which helps with heating bills in the cold winter months

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'Heating or eating' for pensioners warning as bid to scrap winter fuel payments

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after in the UK, with the Royal Mint naming it one of its rarest and most valuable coins

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after in the UK, with the Royal Mint naming it one of its rarest and most valuable coins

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'Check your change': Royal Mint's most valuable coins as 50p sells for £210

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

The full state pension for 2024/25 is £221.20 a week, up from £203.85 last year.

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Thousands of people ‘only receiving fraction of full state pension’

Natwest users have experienced issues with the app this morning

Natwest users have experienced issues with the app this morning

Natwest users reports issues on banking app - What you need to know

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50 this year

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence has increased by £10.50 to £169.50 this year

How to get a free BBC TV Licence - are you eligible?

Here is what you should not do before applying for a mortgage

Here is what you should not do before applying for a mortgage

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These are the things you should not do before applying for a mortgage

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

According to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), around 1.4 million older people are already in receipt of pension credits.

DWP urges almost 1 million pensioners to make urgent Winter Fuel Payment check

Energy regulator Ofgem will announce the energy price cap for October to December on Friday, August 23.

Energy regulator Ofgem will announce the energy price cap for October to December on Friday, August 23.

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Warning issued as average household energy bill set to skyrocket by 9% soon

David Bean of the Countryside Alliance also raised concerns about the impact on rural communities.

David Bean of the Countryside Alliance also raised concerns about the impact on rural communities.

Winter Fuel Payment

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Another Winter Fuel Payment warning issued ahead of 'cruel' Christmas

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

Cost of living crisis

Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

Even if you've already started claiming your pension, you could still take advantage.

Even if you've already started claiming your pension, you could still take advantage.

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Expert reveals pension trick that could earn you £665 a year and stop HMRC tax

August's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

August's Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

Personal Finance

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August Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

Martin Lewis has issued a DWP warning

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Martin Lewis urges 1 million Brits to apply for unclaimed DWP benefit

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

Failing to return an expired licence to the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) is an offence and can land you a £1,000 fine

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Millions of drivers who passed test before 2015 risking £1,000 fine, DVLA warns

The rare coin has previously been sold for more than £500 and is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin has previously been sold for more than £500 and is still believed to be in circulation

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - what to look for

People worry about the cost of heating

People worry about the cost of heating

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Thousands in Dorset receive one-off energy payments

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

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Check your change for the rare 20p coin worth more than £50

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50

UK households could be due £170 TV Licence refund - are you eligible?

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

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Health to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s

When you turn 50, you start to get many different perks and discounts in the UK.

When you turn 50, you start to get many different perks and discounts in the UK.

Personal Finance

Train discounts, cinema tickets and insurance - the best freebies for over 50's

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after in the UK, with the Royal Mint naming it one of its rarest and most valuable coins

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after in the UK, with the Royal Mint naming it one of its rarest and most valuable coins

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'Check your change': The rare 50p sold for almost 1,000 times its face value

Gambling winnings could see benefit payments reduced or stopped as they are counted towards your capital, the DWP said

Gambling winnings could see benefit payments reduced or stopped as they are counted towards your capital, the DWP said

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Universal Credit claimants warned payments could be stopped if they gamble

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

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King Charles £10 note sells for £17,000 - what you should look for

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

The rare £100 note, from the Liverpool branch of the Bank of England, dates back to 1855

Personal Finance

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Extremely rare banknote sells for £32,000 at auction

Lloyds in Cheap Street, Sherborne

Lloyds in Cheap Street, Sherborne

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Bank wins permission to remove cash machine

Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for a £50 compensation payment following a HMRC error earlier this month

Thousands of people have been urged to keep an eye on their bank account for a £50 compensation payment following a HMRC error earlier this month

Thousands urged to check bank as Child Benefit compensation payments begin

The MSE team has gone into more detail on the website with 9 key 'need-to-knows'.

The MSE team has gone into more detail on the website with 9 key 'need-to-knows'.

Martin Lewis urges Brits to check meter readings before Price Cap drop on July 1

Pride and Prejudice, Robinson Crusoe and The Hobbit are among the most valuable first edition Children's books.

Pride and Prejudice, Robinson Crusoe and The Hobbit are among the most valuable first edition Children's books.

Check your shelves! These first edition Children's books could earn you £1000s

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

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Millions of Netflix viewers warned of £1,000 TV Licence fine

The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction.

The 20p piece is a rare “mule” coin dating from 2008, and fetched more than 250 times its face value at auction.

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'Check your change': This is the 20p coin worth more than £50

Around 230,000 people, mainly women, have been underpaid their state pension according to the latest DWP figures

Around 230,000 people, mainly women, have been underpaid their state pension according to the latest DWP figures

DWP warning to 230,000 pensioners who could be owed more than £12,000

Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners warned of a “deeply concerning” spike in claim forms appearing online

Women Against State Pension Inequality (Waspi) campaigners warned of a “deeply concerning” spike in claim forms appearing online

DWP pensions warning over scam compensation offers

A UK passport is one of the priciest passports across Europe, with Spain charging £25.80 for a 10-year passport – £62.70 less than the UK

A UK passport is one of the priciest passports across Europe, with Spain charging £25.80 for a 10-year passport – £62.70 less than the UK

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UK passport named one of the worst in Europe for value for money

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

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'Check your change': The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins revealed

There is approximately £30 billion of unwanted clothes in this country with 350,000 tonnes of clothing ending up in landfill each year.

There is approximately £30 billion of unwanted clothes in this country with 350,000 tonnes of clothing ending up in landfill each year.

Personal Finance

This Morning expert reveals how to maximise Vinted's 'instant cash' potential

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

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Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

PIP and Universal Credit claimants must inform the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) if they are planning to travel abroad this summer

DWP holiday warning to Universal Credit claimants as payments could be stopped

The Royal Mint Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin sold for £160 after inspiring a mini bidding war on eBay this week

The Royal Mint Kew Gardens 250th anniversary coin sold for £160 after inspiring a mini bidding war on eBay this week

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Rare Royal Mint coins as 50p sells for more than 300 times face value

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter

The issue attracted the attention of Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis who addressed the missing HMRC Child Benefit payments on Twitter

Child Benefit payments delayed as thousands of claimants left without money

The portrait of King Charles will appear on all four banknotes – the £5, £10, £20 and £50 – with no other alterations to the existing designs

The portrait of King Charles will appear on all four banknotes – the £5, £10, £20 and £50 – with no other alterations to the existing designs

Everywhere you can get brand new King Charles bank notes from today

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week