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Lucky Lancashire postcode lands prize in today's Postcode Lottery draw

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3 lucky North West postcode wins in today's Postcode Lottery draw

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North West Postcode Lottery winners - 4 areas won this weekend

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as pensioners who receive a Universal Credit Migration Notice are being told they must claim by their deadline to keep financial support.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as pensioners who receive a Universal Credit Migration Notice are being told they must claim by their deadline to keep financial support.

DWP issues urgent Universal Credit warning to pensioners who receive this letter

The Royal Mint says mintage figures help establish a coin's rarity, and a low-mintage coin might sell for more than its face value.

The Royal Mint says mintage figures help establish a coin's rarity, and a low-mintage coin might sell for more than its face value.

Rare 50p Snowman coin sells for more than 350 times face value on eBay

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as The State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67, with another group affected from November 6.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as The State Pension age is rising from 66 to 67, with another group affected from November 6.

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP confirms State Pension age change - people with these birthdays face longer wait

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North West Postcode Lottery winners - 20 areas won this week

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6 lucky North West postcode wins in today's Postcode Lottery draw

Government reveals how much first-time buyers can spend in Lancashire, with Burnley's cap announced at £230,000

Government reveals how much first-time buyers can spend in Lancashire, with Burnley's cap announced at £230,000

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Government reveals first-time buyers spending cap in Lancashire – check your town

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3 lucky North West postcode wins in today's Postcode Lottery draw

Were you a winner?

Were you a winner?

1 lucky North West postcode wins in today's Postcode Lottery draw

UK Blue Badges are recognised in many European countries, but rules and concessions vary, say experts

UK Blue Badges are recognised in many European countries, but rules and concessions vary, say experts

Blue Badge drivers could face unexpected fines despite having a permit

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3 lucky North West postcode wins in today's Postcode Lottery draw

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as DWP Cold Weather Payments return, with £25 available for every seven-day period of freezing weather.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as DWP Cold Weather Payments return, with £25 available for every seven-day period of freezing weather.

Cold Weather Payments

Cold Weather Payment launches today to help thousands with winter heating bills

Which? suggests foil behind radiators to retain heat. The Energy Saving Trust explains where panels work best and disputes the kitchen foil advice.

Which? suggests foil behind radiators to retain heat. The Energy Saving Trust explains where panels work best and disputes the kitchen foil advice.

Consumer experts Which? share radiator trick to help keep homes warm this winter

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North West Postcode Lottery winners - 6 areas that won this weekend

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1 lucky Lancashire postcode scoops prize in today's Postcode Lottery draw

Were you a winner?

Were you a winner?

3 lucky North West postcode wins in today's Postcode Lottery draw

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the side hustle tax allowance is set to rise from £1,000 to £3,000 in April 2027, giving a welcome tax boost to people selling on eBay, Vinted and other platforms.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the side hustle tax allowance is set to rise from £1,000 to £3,000 in April 2027, giving a welcome tax boost to people selling on eBay, Vinted and other platforms.

Major tax change to hand 400,000 people an extra £380 – are you eligible?

National Savings and Investments has announced the November 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

National Savings and Investments has announced the November 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

November Premium Bonds winners revealed - Check to see if you won £1 million

Martin Lewis is telling viewers how to cut council tax bills and get a rebate

Martin Lewis is telling viewers how to cut council tax bills and get a rebate

Martin Lewis: How to cut council tax bills and get a rebate today

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBay

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

A 2009 Kew Gardens 50p sold for £117 after 13 eBay bids. See the Royal Mint's rarest circulating 50p issues and their mintages.

Rare Royal Mint 50 coin sells for more than 230 times face value on eBay

Three Lancashire towns made the top ten

Three Lancashire towns made the top ten

3 Lancashire towns make UK's top 10 luckiest places for Postcode Lottery wins

M&S is launching its Heatgen thermal collection, which includes everything from lightweight long-sleeved tops to fleece leggings

M&S is launching its Heatgen thermal collection, which includes everything from lightweight long-sleeved tops to fleece leggings

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Shoppers snap up 10 thermal tops a minute as M&S cosy Heatgen goes on sale

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North West Postcode Lottery winners - 14 areas scooped prizes this week

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3 lucky North West postcode wins in today's Postcode Lottery draw

Lancashire city named one of Britain’s ‘luckiest’ for Postcode Lottery wins

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

Department for Works and Pensions

Are you owed £8,000? HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people due money

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, where he pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, where he pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

In the wrong council tax band? What it could mean for your £100 bank energy payment

Chancellor John Healey has delivered the Budget, but what does it mean for East Lancs?

Chancellor John Healey has delivered the Budget, but what does it mean for East Lancs?

East Lancs MPs share differing views on Burnham's first Budget

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3 lucky North West postcode wins in today's Postcode Lottery draw

HMRC is urging taxpayers to file early ahead of the January 31, 2027 self-assessment deadline.

HMRC is urging taxpayers to file early ahead of the January 31, 2027 self-assessment deadline.

Taxpayers urged to act with 95 days until HMRC self-assessment deadline

Chancellor John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

Chancellor John Healey has announced a £100 energy payment for 20 million households in council tax bands A to D, with money paid directly into bank accounts this winter.

£100 energy bill support to be sent directly to bank accounts for 20 million people

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

12 ways John Healey’s Budget 2026 plans could affect your money

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in Downing Street, London

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey in Downing Street, London

Martin Lewis speaks out as John Healey announces new State Pension tax allowance

How to check if you are one of the 20 million households who will get £100 from the Government this winter to help with energy bills

How to check if you are one of the 20 million households who will get £100 from the Government this winter to help with energy bills

How to check if you will receive £100 energy bill support payment

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey holds up the traditional red ministerial box as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, before delivering his first Budget to the Houses of Parliament.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey holds up the traditional red ministerial box as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, before delivering his first Budget to the Houses of Parliament.

Minimum wage to increase to £13.20 an hour as John Healey announces Budget pay boost

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey has scrapped the unpopular ISA changes proposed last year

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey has scrapped the unpopular ISA changes proposed last year

John Healey scraps Rachel Reeves' £8,000 ISA cut as 'savers will be delighted'

Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, is expected to announce new minimum wage rates in the Budget.

Chancellor of the Exchequer, John Healey, is expected to announce new minimum wage rates in the Budget.

Budget Minimum Wage rise - how much workers could get paid from April

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as gas standing charges costing typical households around £108 a year are set to be scrapped from 2027, with the Treasury estimating 60% could save £45 annually.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as gas standing charges costing typical households around £108 a year are set to be scrapped from 2027, with the Treasury estimating 60% could save £45 annually.

Gas standing charges to be scrapped in major Budget energy bill shake-up

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is reportedly considering reversing plans to cut the annual ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000, in a potential Budget boost for savers.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey is reportedly considering reversing plans to cut the annual ISA allowance from £20,000 to £12,000, in a potential Budget boost for savers.

John Healey tipped to reverse one of Rachel Reeves' most unpopular Budget cuts

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis in Downing Street, London, ahead of Chancellor John Healey's first budget.

Martin Lewis celebrates end of 'energy poll tax' as £108 Standing Charge axed

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

What to expect from John Healey's Budget as Chancellor prepares major announcement

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, who could change the tax-free allowance for low-income pensioners to £13,036 as the full new State Pension rises above £12,570 next April.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, who could change the tax-free allowance for low-income pensioners to £13,036 as the full new State Pension rises above £12,570 next April.

What will the Budget mean for pensioners as State Pension set to hit £13,036?

Check the rules for TV licenses.

Check the rules for TV licenses.

What happens if you don't pay your TV licence? The rules households must know

Citizens Advice has warned the Chancellor over a dangerous gap in winter energy support for disabled people and working families.

Citizens Advice has warned the Chancellor over a dangerous gap in winter energy support for disabled people and working families.

Personal Finance

Chancellor urged to prevent 'dangerous gap' in winter energy support

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Blackpool Victoria Hospital

Staff at 3 Lancashire NHS Trusts paid £1.77m to park at work last year, data reveals

Screen grab of MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, appearing before the Ali Bell, Director of Communications and Policy, Consumer Council for Water, for a hearing on regulation of water, energy and broadband, at the House of Commons, London.

Screen grab of MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, appearing before the Ali Bell, Director of Communications and Policy, Consumer Council for Water, for a hearing on regulation of water, energy and broadband, at the House of Commons, London.

Martin Lewis on DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10

The London 2012 Olympic Games Blue Peter piece drew 26 bids on eBay before being snapped up for £156.20.

The London 2012 Olympic Games Blue Peter piece drew 26 bids on eBay before being snapped up for £156.20.

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling on eBay for more than 300 times its face value

Martin Lewis's advice is to let sunlight in during the day and close curtains as it gets dark to help retain warmth.

Martin Lewis's advice is to let sunlight in during the day and close curtains as it gets dark to help retain warmth.

Clocks changing

Martin Lewis's free energy bill trick to use before clocks go back this weekend

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as it's shown HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as it's shown HMRC was owed £43.8billion by 8.2 million taxpayers at the end of 2025-26, with a watchdog warning that older unpaid tax debts are harder to recover.

HMRC faces £43.8 BILLION tax debt crisis as millions struggle to pay bills

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £122.18 on eBay after attracting eight bids in an online auction.

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £122.18 on eBay after attracting eight bids in an online auction.

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 220 times face value on eBay

Were you a winner?

Were you a winner?

1 lucky North West postcode wins in today's Postcode Lottery draw