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Cost Of Living
Cost Of Living
Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response
HMRC
The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021
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Council approves highest level of council tax for the borough
Your Money
'We are faced with little alternative but to recommend an increase'
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EDF offering up to 16 hours of free electricity for some from this weekend
EDF
EDF customers are being urged to take action and earn free electricity for the weekend
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RAC issues rundown for massive vehicle tax changes in April 2025 for all petrol, diesel, electric cars
Cost Of Living
Full list of what people will pay with some tax doubling and many drivers paying for the first time
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Universal Credit update could make thousands more eligible for payments
Universal Credit
Usually, savings or money over £16,000 will stop you from claiming the benefit
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Urgent March 31 property change deadline as new £125,000 threshold rules begin
Your Money
The old rules are set to end on March 31, with the threshold for paying the tax set to return to its previous level from April 1. Here's everything you need to know
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NS&I Premium Bond prize rate slashed as Martin Lewis’ MSE debates ‘is it worth it’
Your Money
Savers with Premium Bonds accounts are facing some rough news this week
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'Forgotten' energy bill hack takes inspiration from Victorian era to keep your home warm
Cost Of Living
As energy prices continue to spiral out of control, households across the country are looking for ways to keep their homes warm without turning on the heating and increasing their energy bills
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Warning as thousands in Leicester could be left without heating or hot water
Your Money
People are being urged to take action
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New £100,000 Leicestershire flooding support announced for residents
Flooding
One-off payments will also support those hit by January's devastation
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DWP warning over five benefits that are set to be stopped with one ending in a month
DWP
The first legacy benefit to be discontinued is Tax Credits, which will cease entirely in April this year.
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Mum throws Harry-Potter themed party for £80 with one trick
Harry Potter
Emma said she found everything she needed for the event in one shop
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DWP WASPI campaigners ask public to do one thing to help them
DWP
A new WASPI update urges people to act quickly
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Woman taken aback by what this washing machine button does
Facebook
The woman admitted she'd previously never noticed it
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Morrisons offers exclusive discount to disabled shoppers claiming certain benefits
Morrisons
The exclusive discount is available to all those receiving certain benefits or transport support to help with a disability
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DWP benefits and discounts for people over State Pension age - full list issued
DWP
The DWP has confirmed the financial support available for those over State Pension age, including the rise in State Pensions and a range of benefits and discounts
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DWP £1,400 boost as it announces expansion for 100,000 people
Cost Of Living
The government will be extending the Sector-Based Work Academy Programmes to 26 more areas
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Some car owners who act before April will be £195 better off
Your Money
Road taxes are changing this year for EV drivers but they could delay the impact
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WASPI issues three word message to Labour urging 'do better'
WASPI
WASPI have issued a warning to the party
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Energy bills set to rise from April - see how much extra you'll pay
Your Money
The impact will vary from household to household
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WASPI alert as DWP decision risks setting 'dangerous precedent'
Labour Party
Campaigners are fundraising for a fresh legal challenge in hopes of securing DWP compensation
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Lloyds Bank warning as this account 'doesn't meet condition' for £175 offer
Lloyds Bank
A new customer was left disappointed as they couldn't get the funds even though they had made the switch
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Huge update on plan to increase personal tax allowance to £20,000
Politics
The petition, which has garnered over 161,000 signatures, is set to be debated in Parliament after easily surpassing the 100,000 barrier. The Treasury has been forced to respond
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74,000 home buyers to be stung for 'thousands' extra by missing deadline
Cost Of Living
A major change is coming on April 1 and it will cost people a lot
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Coronation Street first look sees double death 'confirmed' as legend says 'I will die today'
Coronation Street is lining up explosive scenes next week as two characters' lives hang in the balance
Emmerdale fans only just realising where they've seen Joe Tate's doctor before
Emmerdale
Emmerdale Joe Tate’s mysterious recently made his debut - and fans were left floored after they realised who the actor is that plays him
Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried
Emmerdale
Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate
Emmerdale fans 'feel sick' as they 'know' what John has really done with Anthony's body
Emmerdale
Emmerdale John revealed where Anthony's body is - but some viewers are convinced he's lying
Coronation Street star's boyfriend makes unexpected cameo in ITV soap
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans were stunned as they realised Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne, had his real-life partner on the soap.
Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans only just realising Dingle icon has totally different real voice after 29 years
A Dingle icon on Emmerdale has left fans seriously baffled after hearing their real accent
Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers
Dogs
Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre
Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'
Courts
Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit
Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response
HMRC
The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021
Coronation Street fans 'work out' horror kidnap twist as Rob Donovan victim 'sealed'
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans are convinced that one resident will have a huge part to play in the upcoming armed siege, as it was confirmed that Rob Donovan would make his grand return.
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Coronation Street
Coronation Street first look sees double death 'confirmed' as legend says 'I will die today'
Coronation Street is lining up explosive scenes next week as two characters' lives hang in the balance
Emmerdale fans only just realising where they've seen Joe Tate's doctor before
Emmerdale
Emmerdale Joe Tate’s mysterious recently made his debut - and fans were left floored after they realised who the actor is that plays him
Emmerdale legend 'to return' after 26 years in Kim Tate twist - and she should be worried
Emmerdale
Emmerdale viewers are convinced a 90s legend will be returning to the Dales to help Joe Tate take down his step-grandmother Kim Tate
Emmerdale fans 'feel sick' as they 'know' what John has really done with Anthony's body
Emmerdale
Emmerdale John revealed where Anthony's body is - but some viewers are convinced he's lying
Coronation Street star's boyfriend makes unexpected cameo in ITV soap
Coronation Street
Coronation Street fans were stunned as they realised Rob Mallard, who plays Daniel Osbourne, had his real-life partner on the soap.
Emmerdale
Emmerdale fans only just realising Dingle icon has totally different real voice after 29 years
A Dingle icon on Emmerdale has left fans seriously baffled after hearing their real accent
Primark's £7 pyjama bottoms 'so cute' shoppers say they'd wear them out
Shopping
Primark shoppers are obsessed with the retailer's new pyjama bottoms, with many saying they would wear the "cute" items outside
Garden centre's no-dogs policy is 'great news', say LeicestershireLive readers
Dogs
Gates said it has made the 'difficult decision' to ban dogs from its new garden centre
Driver crashed into wall on trip to buy cigarettes after having 'a lot to drink'
Courts
Leanne Robbins was nearly three times the legal drink-driving limit
Update on personal tax allowance £20k - current rates and Treasury response
HMRC
The amount you can earn before being taxed hasn't risen since 2021
