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Until recently, the Royal Mint Kew Gardens 50p coin was the rarest of its kind in circulation in the UK

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Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for nearly 400 times face value on eBay

A smart meter next to an energy bill

A smart meter next to an energy bill

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'Smart meters are not being installed for benefit of consumers'

PIP offers vital support for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to help with additional costs

PIP offers vital support for Disabled people and those with long-term health conditions to help with additional costs

DWP PIP eligibility and claim help tool launched by charity Turn2us

Homebase customers and employees should be aware of their rights ahead of risk of administration

Homebase customers and employees should be aware of their rights ahead of risk of administration

Homebase administration fears for employees and customers

Council Tax is set to rise again, with an average increase of £100 due next year

Council Tax is set to rise again, with an average increase of £100 due next year

Cost of living crisis

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Council Tax bills set to rise by an average of £100 in the new year

Coin experts have highlighted two rare Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values.

Coin experts have highlighted two rare Royal Mint 50p coins described as ‘gems’ with ‘sky rocketing’ values.

'Check your change' - Coin expert highlights two 'gem' 50p coins worth a fortune

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Rachel Reeves announced that Labour will be lowering the cap on deductions that can be taken from benefit payments by up to £420 a year.

Universal Credit claimants receive £420 boost in Budget as benefit increase confirmed

Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.

Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.

HMRC to crackdown on parents who've 'gifted' children money in past 7 years

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

Around 250,000 20p coins minted in November 2008 are believed to have entered circulation with no date.

How to spot the rare 20p coin selling for 350 times its face value

The penny is one of the rarest coins ever produced according to experts

The penny is one of the rarest coins ever produced according to experts

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'Check your change': This is the penny worth 'at least £150,000'

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) benefits, including Universal Credit, are usually hiked in April in line with September’s inflation data

How much DWP Universal Credit, PIP and other benefits could rise by next year

“While boosting your State Pension doesn’t sound sexy, this is about big money

“While boosting your State Pension doesn’t sound sexy, this is about big money

'Start now': Martin Lewis six month warning of 'most lucrative' thing you can do

Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.

Inheritance tax is paid on the estates of people who have sadly passed away.

HMRC to crackdown on parents who've 'gifted' children money in past 7 years

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Government update on Winter Fuel Payment cuts as legal bid to overturn launched

There are a number of unclaimed estates in Worcestershire

There are a number of unclaimed estates in Worcestershire

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Could you be entitled to a fortune? All the unclaimed estates in Wyre Forest

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

The 'extra-special' rare 50p coin sold for £4,000 and how to spot it

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NS&I issues urgent bank transfer warning to anyone with Premium Bonds

The error by The Royal Mint meant that it was worth 600 times it's original value

The error by The Royal Mint meant that it was worth 600 times it's original value

Check your coins - Royal Mint mistakenly create King Charles £1 coins worth £600

Number of families hit by benefit cap in Wyre Forest has risen by nearly two-thirds

Number of families hit by benefit cap in Wyre Forest has risen by nearly two-thirds

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Number of families hit by benefit cap in Wyre Forest has risen

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

Wyre Forest enjoys fastest growing disposable incomes in the West Midlands over recent decades

Wyre Forest enjoys fastest growing disposable incomes in the West Midlands over recent decades

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Wyre Forest enjoys fastest growing disposable incomes in West Midlands

The coin was designed in 2011 to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games, and previously described by the Royal Mint as “extra special”.

The coin was designed in 2011 to mark the London 2012 Olympic Games, and previously described by the Royal Mint as “extra special”.

Rare 50p coin sells for £3,700: Royal Mint's rarest coins and how to spot them

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

The Household Support Fund aims to help struggling households in England with bills and essentials.

Cost of living crisis

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Cost of living payment support extended in England this winter

Winter Fuel Payment

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Martin Lewis targets Rachel Reeves with another Winter Fuel Payment warning

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

From this winter only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get Winter Fuel Payments from the DWP

Cost of living crisis

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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

Only those on Pension Credit or means-tested benefits will get the Winter Fuel Payment

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Martin Lewis responds to Rachel Reeves cutting 'crucial' benefits for elderly

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

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If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

Health to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

The famous Kew Gardens 50p remains the most coveted coin in circulation, with a mintage of just 210,000, the Mint said

'Check your change': The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins revealed

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

The rare coin, which has previously been sold for more than £500, is still believed to be in circulation

'Check your change': Your £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has the power to impose a fine on benefit claimants, including those receiving Universal Credit

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DWP issues £50 fine warning to everyone on Universal Credit and other benefits

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Millions of benefit recipients, including a number on Universal Credit, saw their payments increase by 6.7 per cent in April

Universal Credit £470 increase for many claimants this month

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

Notes carrying the portrait of King Charles III will be issued for the first time on June 5

A major change to banknotes is being introduced this week

A smart meter next to an energy bill

A smart meter next to an energy bill

Reader's letter

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'Smart meters benefit the energy companies, not us'

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

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UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

If you do not watch or record live TV, or stream BBC iPlayer you could be eligible for a £169.50 refund on your TV licence

UK households can claim £170 refund on TV licence fee - are you eligible?

A smart meter next to an energy bill

A smart meter next to an energy bill

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'I refused to have one fitted because a smart meter can’t save me money'

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

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Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit

The DWP issued a review warning to those on Universal Credit, State Pension, PIP, DLA, Housing Benefit and Pension Credit

DWP review warning to those on Universal Credit, PIP, State Pension and more

Display of produce in butcher's shop window

Display of produce in butcher's shop window

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Food bank says it can't afford to issue meat vouchers

TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list

TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list

TSB to close 36 bank branches and cut 250 jobs - see the full list

The new service, launched by the DWP and the Department for Health and Social Care, will bring together medical assistance and advice on workplace support

The new service, launched by the DWP and the Department for Health and Social Care, will bring together medical assistance and advice on workplace support

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DWP launches new trial as part of sweeping changes to welfare system

DWP PIP could be worth up to £9,583.60 a year depending on your circumstances

DWP PIP could be worth up to £9,583.60 a year depending on your circumstances

DWP issues update to PIP claimants - how much can you actually claim

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Check if you could be able to get a council tax discount.

Personal Finance

If you have one of these medical conditions you may not need to pay council tax

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

Money Saving Expert has shared his thoughts on Premium Bonds.

Money Saving Expert has shared his thoughts on Premium Bonds.

Martin Lewis confirms whether Premium Bonds are really ‘worth it’

A Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £134 on eBay with a Fleetwood-based seller earning the small fortune

A Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £134 on eBay with a Fleetwood-based seller earning the small fortune

Lancashire seller receives £134 for this 50p coin- have you got one somewhere?

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

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Millions of Netflix viewers issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

Universal Credit and PIP claimants to receive early DWP payment next month

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Every household in the UK is legally required to have a TV licence if they watch or record live TV, regardless of what channel it is on

Millions of Netflix viewers issued £1,000 TV Licence fine warning

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

UK pensioners and over 60's are entitled to many things

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From TV to travel - All the free benefits available to pensioners and over 60s

The Kew Gardens 50p is a highly desirable coin, due to its scarcity in circulation and as a commemorative coin

The Kew Gardens 50p is a highly desirable coin, due to its scarcity in circulation and as a commemorative coin

Online bidding war sees rare Royal Mint 50p coin sell for £2,500

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date

The rare Royal Mint 20p coins selling for more than £150 - how to spot