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  1. Government help for energy bills

    impact on everyone's energy bills, understanding what help is available and which cost of living payments you're eligible for may help ease some of your worry. If you're finding it hard to keep up with ... increases this winter, you might be entitled to financial support. Warm Home Discount This is a one-off payment of £150 to help with the cost of energy over winter. It's usually added as credit to your electricity

  2. How to transfer money or pay someone online

    the person you’re sending money to their 6-digit sort code their 8-digit account number a payment reference (usually your name, so the person knows who sent them the money) whether you want the money ... money to be sent straight away, or at a later date and time. Money sent using the 'Faster Payments' through online banking on your smartphone app will reach the recipient’s account within 2 hours

  3. Random acts of kindness

    older person. Ways to be kind Lauren Nottingham A few years ago, my 91-year-old neighbour became a widower and has since lived on his own. After this tough time in his life, I made him a Victoria Sponge and

  4. The new State Pension

    Pension. This page will explain how the new State Pension works. The new State Pension is a regular payment from the government that most people can claim in later life. You can claim the new State Pension ... your spouse or civil partner’s contributions at retirement, or if you're widowed or divorced. However, if you're widowed, you may be able to inherit part of your partner’s Additional State Pension

  5. Anniversary prize draw rules

    UK Weekly Lottery players who have joined the programme for 12 months and have renewed with valid payments before their subscription end date. The Promoters may reject any application without giving reason ... as to any change in the prize structure. The Promoters are not responsible for any delay in bank payments. No liability is accepted for the loss, theft or delayed receipt of any communication. ·

  6. How to manage and save money this winter

    help schemes that can help with your energy bills this winter.  Winter Fuel Payment This is an annual tax-free payment to help with heating costs. In winter 2025-26, a household is entitled to receive ... Pension Credit or another means-tested benefit to qualify. Find out more about Winter Fuel Payment. Cold Weather Payment If it's very cold where you live (at or below 0 degrees) for a period of time, and you're

  7. How to get help with urgent or one-off expenses

    If you have an unexpected bill or emergency cost that you can't pay, There might be support available. Find out more from Age UK.

  8. The decline of cash during the COVID-19 pandemic

    7 months.  Going cashless The UK is becoming an increasingly cashless society. Half of all payments are now made by card and in less than 10 years’ time it is predicted only 10% of transactions ... accepting card payments with many scrapping any minimum spend requirement. Those of us able to ‘go digital’ have done so, whether that's online shopping, contactless or mobile payments. Millions

  9. A guide to redundancy in the UK

    entitled to. You will be paid throughout your notice period and your final pay should include other payments such as any outstanding holiday pay. In addition, you’re entitled to redundancy pay if you’ve worked ... for each year you were under 41 but over 22 half a week’s pay for each year you were under 22. The payments can cover up to a maximum of 20 years’ service. You may get extra redundancy pay from your employer

  10. Cost of living advice

    energy bills, care or housing – but you might be surprised. If you're eligible, these are payments you're entitled to. Make sure you're getting the money you should be.   There are things

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