Personal Finance

People in Weston-super-Mare earn more PIP than anyone else in Somerset.

Personal Independence Payment

Weston-super-Mare records Somerset's highest PIP claimant rate

Your Health, Your Choice: Healthy choices are worth the investment

Paul Fox from the Money and Pensions Service

Paul Fox from the Money and Pensions Service

Personal Finance

Column: Five financial tips for seasonal workers to help boost long-term finances

Weston-super-Mare's Halifax branch is closing down

Weston-super-Mare's Halifax branch is closing down

'Doubly disappointing' - Weston-super-Mare Halifax branch to close

One in three families are not claiming Child Benefit in their baby’s first year, according to HMRC

One in three families are not claiming Child Benefit in their baby’s first year, according to HMRC

Thousands of UK families missing out on Child Benefit

A 'pop-up' living room was set up in Weston-super-Mare

A 'pop-up' living room was set up in Weston-super-Mare

Renters Rights Act

Pop-up 'living room' set up in Weston to raise awareness of new law

Citizens Advice North Somerset is currently based at Unit 27 in the Sovereign

Citizens Advice North Somerset is currently based at Unit 27 in the Sovereign

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice addresses future in Weston-super-Mare amid site changes

A pop-up “Living Room” will be set up in the Italian Gardens

A pop-up “Living Room” will be set up in the Italian Gardens

Renters Rights Act

Weston event to help renters and landlords get ready for landmark new law

Dan Aldridge column: How Parliament can hold fuel companies to account

Affected individuals will be required to keep digital records and use compatible software to send four quarterly updates on income and expenses to HMRC under the new rules

Affected individuals will be required to keep digital records and use compatible software to send four quarterly updates on income and expenses to HMRC under the new rules

Thousands of South West sole traders and landlords face tax changes

Your Health, Your Choice: Invest in your wellbeing today

Self-storage in the South West sees rapid uptake as UK market surpasses £1.2 billion

Self-storage in the South West sees rapid uptake as UK market surpasses £1.2 billion

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Self-storage in the South West sees rapid uptake as UK market surpasses £1.2 billion

The Bank of England is set to host a citizens' forum in Weston-super-Mare in February

The Bank of England is set to host a citizens' forum in Weston-super-Mare in February

Bank of England

Bank of England to host forum for Weston residents on cost of living

Admiral Insurance is advising holidaymakers to think twice before posting real-time updates online

Admiral Insurance is advising holidaymakers to think twice before posting real-time updates online

The social media mistake that can invalidate your home insurance this Christmas

People in Somerset are being warned that anyone earning more than £1,000 from Christmas side hustles must report their earnings to HMRC and may need to pay tax

People in Somerset are being warned that anyone earning more than £1,000 from Christmas side hustles must report their earnings to HMRC and may need to pay tax

HMRC warns Somerset’s Christmas crafters over tax risks

Millions are missing out on HMRC cash as homeworking tax relief claims fall

Millions are missing out on HMRC cash as homeworking tax relief claims fall

Millions miss out on HMRC payout as homeworking tax relief claims fall

Paul Fox from the Money and Pensions Service

Paul Fox from the Money and Pensions Service

Column: End-of-year money-saving tips you’ll want to try

7 million households must read their meter by October 1 to avoid overpaying

7 million households must read their meter by October 1 to avoid overpaying

7 million households must read their meter by October 1 deadline

Dan Aldridge MP visits Broadway Lodge.

Dan Aldridge MP visits Broadway Lodge.

Dan Aldridge MP: 'No one should ever have to face addiction alone'

Paul Fox from the Money and Pensions Service

Paul Fox from the Money and Pensions Service

Personal Finance

Column: MoneyHelper's guide to pension myths to be aware of

HMRC has warned that fraudsters are targeting individuals with fake tax refund offers and phishing messages to steal personal and financial information

HMRC has warned that fraudsters are targeting individuals with fake tax refund offers and phishing messages to steal personal and financial information

Authorities warn Somerset residents over HMRC scam calls

All means tested DWP benefits will now mean claimants are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

All means tested DWP benefits will now mean claimants are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

Weston residents can claim £150 energy bill support this winter

Column: Ways to take control of your money at university

Groves Family Funeral Directors: Compassionate Direct Cremation Services

Groves Family Funeral Directors: Compassionate Direct Cremation Services

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Groves Family Funeral Directors: Compassionate Direct Cremation Services

BBC chairman, Dr Samir Shah said “reforming the licence fee, replacing it, or coming up with a whole new mechanism” are all options

BBC chairman, Dr Samir Shah said “reforming the licence fee, replacing it, or coming up with a whole new mechanism” are all options

Government update on £170 Licence Fee as BBC chairman says it could be replaced

The BBC TV licence is rising in 2025, but some people can get one for free or at a discount

The BBC TV licence is rising in 2025, but some people can get one for free or at a discount

TV licence fee to increase this year - here's what you'll pay

How you can make your clothes last longer using simple TikTok trends

How you can make your clothes last longer using simple TikTok trends

Your Money Matters

Cost of living crisis

The viral TikTok hacks that could make your clothes last longer

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for 350 times face value on eBay - how to spot

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for 350 times face value on eBay - how to spot

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for 350 times face value on eBay - how to spot

The announcement will come as a blow to millions of savers.

The announcement will come as a blow to millions of savers.

Martin Lewis' MSE issues Premium Bonds warning as NS&I slashes winning rate

The CMA analysed the loyalty pricing of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op.

The CMA analysed the loyalty pricing of Tesco, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Waitrose and Co-op.

Supermarket shoppers urged to shop around despite ‘genuine savings’ in loyalty prices

Metanium nappy ointment in the yellow tube is now selling for upwards of £30 a tube on eBay

Metanium nappy ointment in the yellow tube is now selling for upwards of £30 a tube on eBay

Discontinued Metanium nappy rash ointment selling for £30 on eBay

November was the first time in 17 months that shop price inflation has been higher than the previous month

November was the first time in 17 months that shop price inflation has been higher than the previous month

Supermarket shoppers warned of 'inevitable' price rises

Government figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that 318,834 claimants had their benefits stopped

Government figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) have revealed that 318,834 claimants had their benefits stopped

Universal Credit warning as more than 300,000 people have benefits stopped

Groves Family Funeral Directors: Dignified Direct Cremation Services

Groves Family Funeral Directors: Dignified Direct Cremation Services

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Groves Family Funeral Directors: Dignified Direct Cremation Services

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence increased by £10.50 to £169.50 earlier this year

The cost of getting a BBC TV Licence increased by £10.50 to £169.50 earlier this year

Thousands eligible for a free TV licence saving £170 - how to apply

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

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

The Royal Mint's 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation today have been 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 as rare £2 coin could be worth £500 - how to spot

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after in the UK, with the Royal Mint naming it one of its rarest and most valuable coins

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the most sought-after in the UK, with the Royal Mint naming it one of its rarest and most valuable coins

'Check your change': Royal Mint's most valuable coins as 50p sells for £210

David Bean of the Countryside Alliance also raised concerns about the impact on rural communities.

David Bean of the Countryside Alliance also raised concerns about the impact on rural communities.

Winter Fuel Payment

Another Winter Fuel Payment warning issued ahead of 'cruel' Christmas

Petrol prices have been rising.

Petrol prices have been rising.

Personal Finance

The cheapest places to buy petrol in North Somerset as average prices rise

Nationwide explained how romance scams often involve criminals building online relationships

Nationwide explained how romance scams often involve criminals building online relationships

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide issues urgent romance scam warning after worrying 42 per cent rise

Have you been putting your money into a Lifetime ISA?

Have you been putting your money into a Lifetime ISA?

Martin Lewis on how to get £1,000s free towards your first home - ISAs explained

Are you worried about possibly having to pay tax on sales you make on Vinted, Airbnb or other digital platforms?

Are you worried about possibly having to pay tax on sales you make on Vinted, Airbnb or other digital platforms?

Martin Lewis issues alert to Vinted users over 'side hustle tax'

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

Cost of living crisis

The DWP cost of living payments you could claim in 2024 - see the full list

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the UK's rarest and most valuable coins according to The Royal Mint

The Kew Gardens 50p coin is one of the UK's rarest and most valuable coins according to The Royal Mint

Rare 50p coin sells for more than £250 - how to spot if you have one

The DWP are offering a Christmas bonus this month

The DWP are offering a Christmas bonus this month

DWP urge benefits claimants to look out for a five-letter code which means bonus

The Martin Lewis Money Show is on ITV1.

The Martin Lewis Money Show is on ITV1.

Martin Lewis issues urgent warning as help offered to bereaved nears deadline

There are several payments being made this December

There are several payments being made this December

Winter Fuel Payment, DWP Xmas bonus and £300 cost of living payment dates

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis shared his thoughts as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a £470 rise in payments to Universal Credit claimants

Autumn Statement

Martin Lewis reacts as Universal Credit £470 increase announced

See how you might be able to get a free flight upgrade next time you travel with these tips from Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis.

See how you might be able to get a free flight upgrade next time you travel with these tips from Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis.

Martin Lewis reveals tips on how to get 'mythical' free flight upgrade

Some of the individuals featured in the documentary struggle to put food on the table.

Some of the individuals featured in the documentary struggle to put food on the table.

Weston-super-Mare

Labour spokesperson and Conservative MP react to Weston destitution figures

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost

Married couples are being urged to check if they could receive a £250 cash boost

Cost of living crisis

HMRC warns married couples they could be missing out on a £250 cash boost

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

If you have not received the Cost of Living Payment from HMRC, but believe they're eligible, they should wait until after 20 November before contacting HMRC

Cost of living crisis

One million more people to begin receiving £300 cost of living payment this week