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Council approves highest level of council tax for the borough
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'We are faced with little alternative but to recommend an increase'
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RAC issues rundown for massive vehicle tax changes in April 2025 for all petrol, diesel, electric cars
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Full list of what people will pay with some tax doubling and many drivers paying for the first time
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Urgent March 31 property change deadline as new £125,000 threshold rules begin
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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’
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Savers with Premium Bonds accounts are facing some rough news this week
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Nationwide, First Direct, Lloyds and Halifax customers hit by 'IT issues'
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Customers are being left without access to money
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Warning as thousands in Leicester could be left without heating or hot water
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People are being urged to take action
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Woman taken aback by what this washing machine button does
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The woman admitted she'd previously never noticed it
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DWP £1,400 boost as it announces expansion for 100,000 people
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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
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Road taxes are changing this year for EV drivers but they could delay the impact
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Energy bills set to rise from April - see how much extra you'll pay
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The impact will vary from household to household
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DWP issues warning to people on Carer's Allowance ahead of rise in earnings threshold
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The DWP has issued a warning to people on Carer's Allowance ahead of a rise to the earnings threshold for the benefit, which will come into effect from April 2025
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Simple dash cam mistake could see you hit with a £1,000 fine and points on your licence
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Dash cams have become a popular accessory for UK drivers, but as useful as they can be, they can also end up costing you a lot of money if they're installed or used incorrectly
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HMRC warning as millions face new charges
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The number of basic-rate taxpayers affected is expected to almost double
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Twycross Zoo's new parking charges 'not going to work' claim LeicestershireLive readers
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Others believe the new charges are a 'fair price'
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Lloyds Bank update as customers hit with 'no account activity' error
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One customer had tried to contact the bank to resolve the issue but had made no progress
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Thousands of WASPI women among those potentially eligible for boost worth over £4,000
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Women born in the 1950s could be eligible for £4,200 more each year in retirement
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Three ways thieves steal money at ATMs and how to spot them
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Security experts have warned of the potential ways thieves can clone your card and take your money
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Cheap mortgage deals warning issued by experts
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The shock rise in inflation has sent swap rates soaring - and experts are warning the sub-4% mortgage deals that have been popping up of late could disappear fast
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Premium Bonds savers could get 20% 'guaranteed return' with little-known option
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NS&I is cutting the prize fund rate again for Premium Bonds
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Poundstretcher announces vouchers giveaway for this weekend
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The Leicestershire company will be awarding customers with £10 vouchers randomly
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Price rise warning as Leicestershire bus company confirms five per cent fare hike
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Costs are rising to meet maintenance costs for the firm's fleet of buses
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Leicester City Council reveals why it spent £9,000 on takeaways and food deliveries
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The council is facing serious financial difficulties
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HMRC five potentially costly mistakes including missing out on pension
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The youngest workers could be the most at risk for costly mistakes
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Twycross Zoo introduces parking charges to raise 'vital' extra cash
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The zoo says it needs to spend £1.5 million on 'vital' maintenance
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