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More than one million people in England missed out on savings of around £40 in the 12 months leading up to this April because they didn't buy a prescriptions 'season ticket'. That's according to data from our Freedom of Information request. Here's what you need to know and how you can cut your medical costs.
3 January 2023
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Family members of a 98-year-old – who was refunded £15,000 in council tax overpayments and had future bills axed due to her having vascular dementia – have urged others in a similar position to check if they can do the same.  
15 November 2022
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The UK tax office is to refund 60,000 people that had tax rebates processed by Tax Credits Ltd. The move comes after a MoneySavingExpert.com (MSE) investigation found that the third-party tax rebate firm was alleged to have submitted claims using forged signatures, without consent, and made it difficult for people to get hold of any money owed. 
29 September 2022
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If you stayed at home to care for family, as far back as 1978, your national insurance (NI) record may have been hit with errors that could see you missing out on £1,000s in state pension payments. Below we explain how to check and claim.  
31 August 2022
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Some 5,000 households in the UK who paid a doubled ground rent on their homes will get a refund after an investigation by the competition watchdog revealed “unfair” leasehold practices.
23 August 2022
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If you weren't eligible for the £150 council tax rebate to help with the cost of living but are struggling to pay your energy bills, you may be entitled to a one-off cash payment. We've trawled the websites of every UK council to see which ones have released their eligibility criteria for the money, and so check below.
11 July 2022
In council tax bands A-D and pay by direct debit? Check when your £150 energy rebate is coming
The vast majority of councils say that they've paid the £150 council tax rebate, a scheme launched in April to help tackle rising energy prices, to households that pay their bills by direct debit. If you haven't had yours yet, don't panic. Here's what you need to know.
29 May 2022
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Millions will see benefit payments, such as universal credit and child benefit, rise from today under an uplift for the new financial year. If your family income is under £30,000 and you're not in receipt of any state support - it's worth spending 10 minutes to check if you're due benefits.
10 April 2022
Growing numbers told they won't get £150 council tax rebate this month
People should brace for the prospect that their £150 council tax rebate might not come in April, with reports of one council informing thousands of residents that a "software issue" is holding the payments up. But make sure you set up a direct debit in the meantime to prevent further delays.
5 April 2022
Martin Lewis's three must-dos by 5 April
The tax year ends on Tuesday 5 April and MoneySavingExpert.com founder Martin Lewis has an urgent warning. Rules state you can only claim back tax for up to four years, so if you're owed money from the 2017/18 financial year, do it now or you lose the opportunity. Many could be missing out on £1,000s if they don't act now. Martin explained how in the cost of living crisis episode of The Martin Lewis Money Show Live. Below is the key excerpt…
14 March 2022

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