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08:38, 29 JAN 2026
Cheshire banks among 44 Santander branches set to shut - full list
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The move puts 291 jobs at risk
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Metro Bank to mark new Chester branch opening with 'fan zone' and giveaways
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The new bank has created 11 jobs
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Ofgem energy price cap rise announced - how much more you'll pay
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Use our energy bills calculator to see how much your bill will rise by from April
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Brits urged to 'act now' to save money amid Winter Fuel Payment change
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Millions of households are set to miss out on their Winter Fuel Payment meaning it is even more essential to save where they can
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Changes to be made to Child Benefit this weekend — including increased payments
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Payments are to be increased, and some higher earners will be excluded from the High Income Child Benefit Charge
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Six money-saving challenges that could see you put away up to £6,890 in 2024
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Take on one of these savings challenges and give your finances a boost
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£10 Christmas benefits bonus branded 'insult' after no rise in 51 years
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The £10 bonus was paid by the DWP at the start of the month to those on legacy benefits
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There are several simple ways you could reduce your water bills this winter, according to Severn Trent
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Sophie Evans Young at Severn Trent shares a range of handy tips and free-of-charge services for their customers
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Cheshire town is one of the luckiest in the UK for major Lotto wins
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Warrington is in the top 10 areas in the UK for the amount of big-money lottery wins
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BAE Systems is looking for skilled tradespeople to join its growing team
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BAE Systems is a growing business and is currently recruiting for a wide range of permanent and contingent roles
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Ofgem confirms what new average gas and electric bills will be from July
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Millions will see their bills drop
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Pensioners have until Friday to claim £301 cost of living cash
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City of Chester MP Samantha Dixon urges older people to check if they're eligible
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Why thousands of DWP claimants are set to receive early benefit payments
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Universal Credit claimants are likely to see their payments land earlier in the coming weeks
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Thousands of 'hard-up' families missing out on help with food costs - how to apply
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Over 200,000 eligible households are yet to apply for the NHS Healthy Start scheme
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DWP Budget announcement of tighter sanctions on Universal Credit claimants
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People who turn down 'reasonable' offer of work could be penalised
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Brits with anxiety, depression or stress could get £627 a month from DWP
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People of working age may be eligible for financial support if a mental health conditions affects their every day life
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Eligible Brits can now claim up to £34 a month towards their food shop
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Mums and mums-to-be on low incomes can get a pre-paid card to help give an extra cash boost
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Banks including Santander and TSB offer up to £200 if you switch to them – full list of offers
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Switching bank accounts is easier than many people expect
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23 DWP freebies in January as benefit claimants won’t get £720 in payments due to court case
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Many people fail to claim benefits which would really help them out
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Universal Credit claimants must report 18 changes to DWP - full list
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Claimants risk losing their benefits if they fail to tell the Department for Work and Pensions about the changes
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16 DWP benefits that could help you cope with cost of living crisis
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There are many different types of support available, so it's always worth checking what you are eligible for
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Expert reveals 4 things people end up paying for that they don't need
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Families can be caught out by overdrafts, subscriptions, broadband and insurance and get a big hit in the pocket
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PIP cash up to £156 a week available for people with asthma and other respiratory conditions
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There are 24 respiratory conditions that could make you eligible for PIP - including asthma, cystic fibrosis, sleep apnoea and chronic bronchitis
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State Pension payments set to rise to more than £815 a month from April 2023
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The DWP has published the proposed new rates for the State Pension and other benefits older people may also be entitled to
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