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Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the DWP confirms Winter Fuel Payments will start arriving from mid-November, with most pensioners due to receive up to £300 by the end of December.

DWP confirms when £300 Winter Fuel Payments will start landing in bank accounts

These appliances should be turned off completely to keep energy bills lower.

These appliances should be turned off completely to keep energy bills lower.

5 appliances you should turn off completely to save money on energy bills

Brits have been warned to be cautious following investing advice from social media

Brits have been warned to be cautious following investing advice from social media

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People urged to check financial advice from source with average loss of £802

Two Dorset residents win over £1m on National Lottery

Martin Lewis explains the difference between pension withdrawals, drawdown and annuities, and why taking money at the wrong time could increase your tax bill.

Martin Lewis explains the difference between pension withdrawals, drawdown and annuities, and why taking money at the wrong time could increase your tax bill.

Martin Lewis reveals the simple pension mistake that could trigger an HMRC bill

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

Postcode Lottery

The 4 Dorset areas that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery last month

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government says it wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work.

Secretary of State for Work and Pensions Pat McFadden as the Government says it wants employers to do more to keep disabled people in work.

DWP unveils major workplace sickness policy overhaul as disability debate grows

Martin Lewis says millions of drivers face a longer wait for car finance compensation after legal challenges forced the FCA to pause its £9.1bn redress scheme.

Martin Lewis says millions of drivers face a longer wait for car finance compensation after legal challenges forced the FCA to pause its £9.1bn redress scheme.

Martin Lewis issues fresh warning after car finance compensation delay

Unclaimed National Lottery ticket worth £58K bought in Dorset

Dorset winners from June 2026's Premium Bonds draw picked up more than £600,000

Dorset winners from June 2026's Premium Bonds draw picked up more than £600,000

Five Dorset residents collect £50k prizes as June Premium Bonds winners revealed

Martin Lewis has shared tips for how to find your stopcock ahead of winter

Martin Lewis has shared tips for how to find your stopcock ahead of winter

Martin Lewis warns couples to check this simple thing before it’s too late

DWP change lets claimants try work without reassessment

DWP change lets claimants try work without reassessment

Personal Finance

A major DWP rule change is coming this month - here’s what it means for your benefits

Dorset Police warning as victims lose £1,675 every minute to investment scams

Clair Williams, Azets’ Head of Employment Tax.

Clair Williams, Azets’ Head of Employment Tax.

Thousands of people in Dorset to lose home working tax relief from this week

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Saturday April 4 2026

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Saturday April 4 2026

National Lottery

£3.9million winning National Lottery numbers drawn - have you won?

There's a pension boost from April 2026 - here's a full breakdown of the new payments for anyone over State Pension Age

There's a pension boost from April 2026 - here's a full breakdown of the new payments for anyone over State Pension Age

Department for Works and Pensions

Pension boost 2026 - full breakdown of new payments for those over State Pension Age

From April, the cost of a TV licence will increase by £5.50 to £180

From April, the cost of a TV licence will increase by £5.50 to £180

BBC TV Licence cost set to rise again for millions of UK households next month

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Saturday February 21 2026

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Saturday February 21 2026

National Lottery

Tonight's £6.9million winning National Lottery numbers drawn - have you won?

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Saturday February 14 2026

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Saturday February 14 2026

National Lottery

Tonight's £3.8million winning National Lottery numbers drawn - have you won?

Half term money trap? Why February can rival summer holiday costs – and how families can save.

Half term money trap? Why February can rival summer holiday costs – and how families can save.

Family Days Out

5 tips to save £200 as February half term costs hit record high

“Every pound matters.” Pensioners who haven't received Winter Fuel Payments are urged to check the deadline and claim extra support.

“Every pound matters.” Pensioners who haven't received Winter Fuel Payments are urged to check the deadline and claim extra support.

Winter Fuel Payment

Pensioners warned over looming Winter Fuel Payment deadline or miss up to £300

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Saturday February 7 2026

National Lottery Lotto numbers for Saturday February 7 2026

Personal Finance

Tonight's £10.3million winning National Lottery numbers drawn - have you won?

New research shows just 24% of Brits have signed the signature strip on their credit or debit cards, leaving more than three-quarters carrying cards that may be technically invalid.

New research shows just 24% of Brits have signed the signature strip on their credit or debit cards, leaving more than three-quarters carrying cards that may be technically invalid.

Millions of UK cardholders at risk of fraud by forgetting one simple step

'Hundreds of thousands' of older people are missing out Pension Credit, and the extra benefits it provides

'Hundreds of thousands' of older people are missing out Pension Credit, and the extra benefits it provides

Department for Work and Pensions

'Hundreds of thousands' of older people missing out on £4,300 State Pension boost

Dorset winners from January 2026's Premium Bonds draw picked up more than £1million

Dorset winners from January 2026's Premium Bonds draw picked up more than £1million

One Dorset resident wins £100k prize as January Premium Bonds winners revealed

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

It's good news for many pensioners as the DWP confirms the amount pensions will rise by in 2026

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP confirms exact amount pensions will increase to in 2026 for millions

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

Postcode Lottery

The Dorset postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery last month

Many will be looking to find ways to cut heating costs as energy bills increase and snow and ice hits UK

Many will be looking to find ways to cut heating costs as energy bills increase and snow and ice hits UK

How to cut heating costs as millions see energy bills increase amid snow and ice

National Savings and Investments have announced the January 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

National Savings and Investments have announced the January 2026 Premium Bonds winners. See if you've won big.

Personal Finance

January Premium Bonds winners revealed - see if you won £1 million

With the right habits and a little consistency, your score can improve faster than you think.

With the right habits and a little consistency, your score can improve faster than you think.

Personal Finance

Here are 7 easy ways to boost your credit score in 2026 - all you'll need to know

Are you due a tax rebate from HMRC? Here's how to find out, and what your tax code means.

Are you due a tax rebate from HMRC? Here's how to find out, and what your tax code means.

HMRC tax codes - how to check if you are on the right code, and get a rebate

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

A number of Dorset postcodes scooped prizes during the Postcode Lottery last month

Postcode Lottery

The Dorset postcodes that scooped prizes in the Postcode Lottery last month

Warning for homebuyers as HMRC gets tough on bogus Stamp Duty claims.

Warning for homebuyers as HMRC gets tough on bogus Stamp Duty claims.

Home buyers warned of Stamp Duty scams after court ruling

Dorset winners from July 2025's Premium Bonds draw picked up more than £1million

Dorset winners from July 2025's Premium Bonds draw picked up more than £1million

The Dorset winners who picked up prizes in this month's Premium Bonds draw

An estimated 26,662 pensioners in West Dorset are at risk of losing the £300 payment, which helps with heating bills in the cold winter months

An estimated 26,662 pensioners in West Dorset are at risk of losing the £300 payment, which helps with heating bills in the cold winter months

National government

'Heating or eating' for pensioners warning as bid to scrap winter fuel payments

People worry about the cost of heating

People worry about the cost of heating

Personal Finance

Thousands in Dorset receive one-off energy payments

Business owners have expressed their delight at the news that parking will be lowered

Business owners have expressed their delight at the news that parking will be lowered

Business owners 'delighted' as car parking prices slashed for summer in new trial

One in eight Dorset households in fuel poverty

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Parents on Universal Credit with one child under 17 are now able to claim up to £1,015 a month for childcare costs

Universal Credit claimants alerted to childcare support worth up to £20,000

More tenants get social housing in Dorset

More tenants get social housing in Dorset

Personal Finance

More tenants get social housing in Dorset

Guidance issued to help households tackle energy costs this Christmas

Guidance issued to help households tackle energy costs this Christmas

Guidance to help households tackle energy costs this Christmas

Bridport Citizen Advice is offering top tips to avoid scammers. Inset, Rovarn Wickremasinghe

Bridport Citizen Advice is offering top tips to avoid scammers. Inset, Rovarn Wickremasinghe

Citizens Advice

'Recognise the red flags': Tips for shoppers to avoid being scammed this Christmas

Low-income households in Dorset will be able to apply for the next round of supermarket vouchers soon

Low-income households in Dorset will be able to apply for the next round of supermarket vouchers soon

Cost of living crisis

Next round of funding support for low-income households to open soon

The Royal Mint has revealed its most valuable 50p coins, while some of the UK's most sought after stamps have also been revealed

The Royal Mint has revealed its most valuable 50p coins, while some of the UK's most sought after stamps have also been revealed

These rare and valuable UK stamps and coins could be worth a fortune

Wages rise faster than inflation across Dorset

The DWP Winter Fuel Payment provides energy bill support worth up to £600, with applications opening in a matter of weeks

The DWP Winter Fuel Payment provides energy bill support worth up to £600, with applications opening in a matter of weeks

Cost of living crisis

Millions eligible for £600 energy bill support this winter - how to apply

DWP PIP benefit claimants have been issued a warning

DWP PIP benefit claimants have been issued a warning

DWP warn PIP payments will stop if none of these circumstances are reported

Good news for hundreds of first-time buyers in Dorset

Good news for hundreds of first-time buyers in Dorset

Personal Finance

Good news for hundreds of first-time buyers in Dorset

The DWP has issued a warning over a new £750 cost of living payment scam message

The DWP has issued a warning over a new £750 cost of living payment scam message

Cost of living crisis

DWP issue warning over new £750 cost of living payment scam

WORK will start 'as quickly as possible' on a roof leak which has restricted access to a cash machine for several weeks in west Dorset.

WORK will start 'as quickly as possible' on a roof leak which has restricted access to a cash machine for several weeks in west Dorset.

Work starting on roof leak which has closed town's only cashpoint

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Cost of living crisis

Thousands eligible for £442 in free supermarket vouchers - how to apply

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

Royal Mint reveals 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation - how much they are worth

The new £150 DWP cost of living payment will be sent to millions of eligible homes from tomorrow

The new £150 DWP cost of living payment will be sent to millions of eligible homes from tomorrow

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive new cost of living payment from today

A cash machine which has been out of order in a west Dorset town for several weeks is causing frustration for residents.

A cash machine which has been out of order in a west Dorset town for several weeks is causing frustration for residents.

Frustration as town's only cash machine remains unusable