Personal Finance

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

National government

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

People worry about the cost of heating

People worry about the cost of heating

Personal Finance

Thousands in Dorset receive one-off energy payments

Business owners have expressed their delight at the news that parking will be lowered

Business owners have expressed their delight at the news that parking will be lowered

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Business owners 'delighted' as car parking prices slashed for summer in new trial

One in eight Dorset households in fuel poverty

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

More tenants get social housing in Dorset

More tenants get social housing in Dorset

Personal Finance

More tenants get social housing in Dorset

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

Bridport Citizen Advice is offering top tips to avoid scammers. Inset, Rovarn Wickremasinghe

Bridport Citizen Advice is offering top tips to avoid scammers. Inset, Rovarn Wickremasinghe

Citizens Advice

'Recognise the red flags': Tips for shoppers to avoid being scammed this Christmas

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

Cost of living crisis

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

The Royal Mint has revealed its most valuable 50p coins, while some of the UK's most sought after stamps have also been revealed

The Royal Mint has revealed its most valuable 50p coins, while some of the UK's most sought after stamps have also been revealed

These rare and valuable UK stamps and coins could be worth a fortune

Wages rise faster than inflation across Dorset

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

Cost of living crisis

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

DWP PIP benefit claimants have been issued a warning

DWP PIP benefit claimants have been issued a warning

DWP warn PIP payments will stop if none of these circumstances are reported

Good news for hundreds of first-time buyers in Dorset

Good news for hundreds of first-time buyers in Dorset

Personal Finance

Good news for hundreds of first-time buyers in Dorset

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

Cost of living crisis

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

WORK will start 'as quickly as possible' on a roof leak which has restricted access to a cash machine for several weeks in west Dorset.

WORK will start 'as quickly as possible' on a roof leak which has restricted access to a cash machine for several weeks in west Dorset.

Work starting on roof leak which has closed town's only cashpoint

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

Cost of living crisis

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

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

Royal Mint reveals 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation - how much they are worth

The new £150 DWP cost of living payment will be sent to millions of eligible homes from tomorrow

The new £150 DWP cost of living payment will be sent to millions of eligible homes from tomorrow

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive new cost of living payment from today

A cash machine which has been out of order in a west Dorset town for several weeks is causing frustration for residents.

A cash machine which has been out of order in a west Dorset town for several weeks is causing frustration for residents.

Frustration as town's only cash machine remains unusable

You could be eligible for Council Tax Support if you are on low income or claiming benefits

You could be eligible for Council Tax Support if you are on low income or claiming benefits

Cost of living crisis

Millions missing out on £1,000 council tax support - are you eligible?

Money Saving Expert often informs members of the public on cash hacks to be had

Money Saving Expert often informs members of the public on cash hacks to be had

Martin Lewis fan urges others to make one simple phone call that made her £2330

Universal Credit

Universal Credit

Personal Finance

More people in Dorset having to apply for benefits

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

Cost of living crisis

Could you be set to get £600 savings boost

More people were unable to pay their debts in Dorset in 2022

More people were unable to pay their debts in Dorset in 2022

Personal Finance

More people 'spiralling into debt' across Dorset

The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage will rise this weekend

The National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage will rise this weekend

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive pay rise worth up to £1,600 this weekend

The change would see the state pension age rise to 68

The change would see the state pension age rise to 68

Cost of living crisis

Huge change to state pension rules delayed

Households could save £400 on their energy bills thanks to the funding

Households could save £400 on their energy bills thanks to the funding

Local government

Council secures £4.3million to provide bill-slashing upgrades to homes

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP encourage everyone eligible to sign up for £3,500 cost of living support

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

Royal Mint reveals 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation - how much they are worth

Here are 6 online scams you should be aware of

Here are 6 online scams you should be aware of

Personal Finance

6 online scams you need to be aware of to prevent losing your money

There are two bank holiday dates in April, with Good Friday falling on April 7 and Easter Monday falling on April 10

There are two bank holiday dates in April, with Good Friday falling on April 7 and Easter Monday falling on April 10

Cost of living crisis

PIP, Universal Credit and other benefit payment dates for Easter

More than eight million people will qualify for a new £900 cash boost from the DWP

More than eight million people will qualify for a new £900 cash boost from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

DWP issues update on £900 cost of living payments - dates and eligibility

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Leaving a device plugged in and switched on at the mains will use electricity, even if the device itself isn’t in use

Cost of living crisis

6 appliances adding to your soaring energy bills due to simple mistake

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost this Valentine's Day

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost this Valentine's Day

Married couples could be eligible for £250 cash boost - how to claim

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost this Valentine's Day

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost this Valentine's Day

Married couples could be eligible for £250 cash boost - how to claim

BP profits could fuel every household in Dorset for 51 years Picture: PA

BP profits could fuel every household in Dorset for 51 years Picture: PA

Personal Finance

BP profits could fuel every household in Dorset for 51 years

Personal Finance

Help for businesses to accelerate and grow

Martin Lewis warned parents to make sure they are not being short-changed on ITV's Martin Lewis Money Show Live

Martin Lewis warned parents to make sure they are not being short-changed on ITV's Martin Lewis Money Show Live

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis issues important advice to anyone with children

Millions will receive up to £1,350 in cost of living payments from the DWP this year

Millions will receive up to £1,350 in cost of living payments from the DWP this year

Cost of living crisis

Thousands on Universal Credit won't receive £900 cost of living payments

Martin Lewis issued a “general energy security message” for everyone with washing machines

Martin Lewis issued a “general energy security message” for everyone with washing machines

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis issues warning to everyone in the UK with a washing machine

The DWP have issued a warning to anyone expecting cost of living payments this year

The DWP have issued a warning to anyone expecting cost of living payments this year

Cost of living crisis

£1,350 cost of living payment update - who is eligible & when you'll be paid

Energy suppliers including British Gas, OVO and Utilita are providing free credit to eligible customers

Energy suppliers including British Gas, OVO and Utilita are providing free credit to eligible customers

Cost of living crisis

Energy suppliers giving out up to £250 in free credit - who is eligible

You can open a LISA at any age between 18 and 39

You can open a LISA at any age between 18 and 39

Martin Lewis reveals tip that can make you £1,000 free every year

You can open a LISA at any age between 18 and 39

You can open a LISA at any age between 18 and 39

Martin Lewis reveals tip that can make you £1,000 free every year

Energy suppliers including British Gas, OVO and Utilita are providing free credit to eligible customers

Energy suppliers including British Gas, OVO and Utilita are providing free credit to eligible customers

Cost of living crisis

Energy suppliers giving out up to £250 in free credit - who is eligible

Martin Lewis issued an “important message” to anyone aged between 12 and 20 as they could potentially miss out on more than £2000

Martin Lewis issued an “important message” to anyone aged between 12 and 20 as they could potentially miss out on more than £2000

Martin Lewis warning to million who could be missing out on £2,100

The Money Saving Expert was speaking on ITV’s The Martin Lewis Money Show Live when he issued the warnings

The Money Saving Expert was speaking on ITV’s The Martin Lewis Money Show Live when he issued the warnings

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis issues two ‘must-know’ warnings to anyone going on holiday this year

The DWP gave Universal Credit claimants a temporary £20 boost each week during the Covid pandemic

The DWP gave Universal Credit claimants a temporary £20 boost each week during the Covid pandemic

Cost of living crisis

Millions to miss out on backdated £720 payment after court ruling

Norton Finance recommended the day of the week it would be cheapest to book your holiday

Norton Finance recommended the day of the week it would be cheapest to book your holiday

Your Money Matters

Cheapest day to book a holiday and travel revealed by financial experts

Thousands of benefits claimants, including people who receive PIP or attendance allowance, won’t automatically receive the cost of living payment

Thousands of benefits claimants, including people who receive PIP or attendance allowance, won’t automatically receive the cost of living payment

Cost of living crisis

Thousands will miss out on £900 DWP cost of living payment this year

More than eight million people will qualify for a new £900 cost of living payment, with some eligible for up to £1,350

More than eight million people will qualify for a new £900 cost of living payment, with some eligible for up to £1,350

Personal Finance

DWP warning to millions expecting cost of living payments this year

The Winter Fuel Payments are worth between £100 and £300 and have been topped up by a £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment

The Winter Fuel Payments are worth between £100 and £300 and have been topped up by a £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment

Cost of living crisis

Households urged to check bank account for missing £600 DWP payment

The Winter Fuel Payments are worth between £100 and £300 and have been topped up by a £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment

The Winter Fuel Payments are worth between £100 and £300 and have been topped up by a £300 Pensioner Cost of Living Payment

Cost of living crisis

Households urged to check bank account for missing £600 DWP payment