Cost of living crisis

The cost of Christmas is expected to hit millions this year

Cost of living crisis

Debt expert shares her top tips to save on the cost of Christmas

The package will look to help Oldham's most vulnerable people this winter

The package will look to help Oldham's most vulnerable people this winter

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Multi-million pound emergency package announced to help Oldhamers through winter

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

These are the major changes coming in October you need to be aware of.

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Five big money changes coming in October from energy bills to the budget

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Cost of living crisis

Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Customers with British Gas, EDF, E.ON, OVO and other energy companies could be eligible for the Warm Home Discount Scheme

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Thousands could be eligible for £150 energy bill discount opening next month

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

Are you eligible for DWP Winter Fuel Payments, when will you be paid, and how much could you be owed?

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When will you receive DWP Winter Fuel Payments as millions set to miss out

Volunteers and workers of The Salvation Army, including Kim Rogers, second from left

Volunteers and workers of The Salvation Army, including Kim Rogers, second from left

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Salvation Army celebrates 'fantastic' spirit of volunteers in Oldham

Oldham Foodbank, which is overseen by Father Tom Davis, operates out of a warehouse on Vulcan Street

Oldham Foodbank, which is overseen by Father Tom Davis, operates out of a warehouse on Vulcan Street

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'Not sure it's a thing to celebrate': Oldham Foodbank hits conflicting milestone

Hundreds of people faced losing their home last year

Hundreds of people faced losing their home last year

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Hundreds of renters and mortgage holders in Oldham at heightened risk of losing home

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

HMRC has warned more than 1.4 million parents not to miss out on £1,300 worth of Child Benefit support

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Child Benefit £1,300 warning issued as HMRC say 'don't lose out'

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

Figures from Uswitch suggest UK energy suppliers are currently retaining more than £3 billion worth of customer credit

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Millions could be owed money by energy firms as campaigners say 'act now'

The food bank is struggling for donations and volunteers

The food bank is struggling for donations and volunteers

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Oldham food bank 'worried' as donations dwindle while demand inches into new record

Children enjoy activities as well as free meals from The Salvation Army

Children enjoy activities as well as free meals from The Salvation Army

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Charity feeds free meals to thousands of Oldham children over school holidays

Research, from Compare the Market, found that households can expect to save £350 on household bills this year

Research, from Compare the Market, found that households can expect to save £350 on household bills this year

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UK households told they will find extra £350 in bank accounts soon - this is why

Council staff were offering support of families who may need to access support services

Council staff were offering support of families who may need to access support services

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Oldham school looks to support families who need support and access to services

Cllr Arooj Shah has said she will

Cllr Arooj Shah has said she will

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5,000 Oldham children living in poverty cannot access free school meals

DWP Winter Fuel Payments can provide a much-needed boost for pensioners as the colder months roll in and the time comes to crank up the heating

DWP Winter Fuel Payments can provide a much-needed boost for pensioners as the colder months roll in and the time comes to crank up the heating

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Warning to anyone eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment - check your account

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

See if you are eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

Cost of living crisis

DWP £299 cost of living payment two-week warning - are you eligible?

Hundreds of Oldham residents needed support with their bills last year

Hundreds of Oldham residents needed support with their bills last year

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More than 850 in social housing told Oldham landlord they couldn't make ends meet

The foodbank fed an eyewatering number of people in Oldham last year

The foodbank fed an eyewatering number of people in Oldham last year

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'This is nothing to celebrate': Oldham Foodbank fed almost 30,000 last year

It's been a tumultuous 12 months for Oldham's pubs

It's been a tumultuous 12 months for Oldham's pubs

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The Oldham pubs which we said goodbye to for good in 2023

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

Residents have had the most luck cashing in the vouchers at large supermarkets such as ASDA

Residents have had the most luck cashing in the vouchers at large supermarkets such as ASDA

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Oldham's elderly and disabled blast 'unredeemable' £60 vouchers as 'useless'

The fridge has received a generous donation to help it stock up on Christmas dinner items this year

The fridge has received a generous donation to help it stock up on Christmas dinner items this year

Oldham 'community fridge' stocked with Christmas dinner to help residents

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Cost of living crisis

Is it cheaper to leave my heating on all day?

The DWP have teamed up with Harry Redknapp to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,900 every year

The DWP have teamed up with Harry Redknapp to raise awareness of Pension Credit, worth up to £3,900 every year

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Thousands missing out on support worth £4,200 as deadline approaches

This is everything you need to know about the DWP cold weather payments, and the new cold-health alerts issued by the Met Office

This is everything you need to know about the DWP cold weather payments, and the new cold-health alerts issued by the Met Office

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Cold weather payments set to trigger as Met Office issues cold-health alerts

A Treasury minister has ruled out changed to pensioners' Winter Fuel Payments in Wednesday's Autumn Statement

A Treasury minister has ruled out changed to pensioners' Winter Fuel Payments in Wednesday's Autumn Statement

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Treasury rules out change to Winter Fuel Payment worth up to £600 - are you eligible?

Energy watchdog Ofgem said British Gas, Bulb, OVO, E.On, Scottish Power and SSE have been ordered to pay £10.8 million

Energy watchdog Ofgem said British Gas, Bulb, OVO, E.On, Scottish Power and SSE have been ordered to pay £10.8 million

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British Gas, OVO, E.On and more energy suppliers ordered to pay £10.8 million

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

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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

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

DWP Winter Fuel Payments worth up to £600 will be sent to eligible homes starting this month - are you eligible, and how much could you receive?

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Winter Fuel Payments begin this month - are you eligible for up to £600?

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

DWP PIP £172 payment could be owed to Brits with asthma and 23 other health conditions

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If you suffer with Asthma or 23 other conditions you could be owed £172 per week

Millions of households are due to receive the latest £300 DWP cost of living payment this month

Millions of households are due to receive the latest £300 DWP cost of living payment this month

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How to report a missing cost of living payment as millions receive new £300 boost

These are the Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable coins, as one 50p sold for more than £200 on eBay this week

These are the Royal Mint's top 10 most valuable coins, as one 50p sold for more than £200 on eBay this week

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Check your change - Rare 50p coin sells for more than £200 at auction

The National Grid Service has said their Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) will return this winter

The National Grid Service has said their Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) will return this winter

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Ofgem approved scheme will pay UK households that use less energy from today

The chippy has raised some prices by almost £1

The chippy has raised some prices by almost £1

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Oldham fish and chip shop raises prices again

Asda are offering a cheaper Christmas dinner this year compared to 2022

Asda are offering a cheaper Christmas dinner this year compared to 2022

Asda cuts food prices for Christmas meaning full roast will cost £4.17 per head

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from today

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive new £300 cost of living payment from today

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

Almost half (47%) of adults in Great Britain are currently using less fuel such as gas or electricity in their homes, according to recent figures from the Office of National Statistics.

YOUR MONEY MATTERS

Cost of living crisis

Your fridge could add £580 to your energy bill (here's how to avoid this)

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

The DWP has announced changes for thousands of parents in receipt of Universal Credit

Cost of living crisis

DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

The Real Living Wage will see a slight increase across the UK

Cost of living crisis

Almost half a million UK workers to receive pay rise amid cost of living crisis

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

The DWP £300 cost of living payment will be sent to millions on Universal Credit and other benefits from October 31

Cost of living crisis

Millions to receive £300 cost of living payment next week - are you eligible?

Heating experts issues heated clothes airer mould warning

Heating experts issues heated clothes airer mould warning

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Heating expert issues heated clothes airer mould warning

Bleeding your radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money

Bleeding your radiators before you switch your heating on for the first time in the autumn is an easy way to save money

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Why you should bleed your radiators – and how to do it

Oldham Academy North

Oldham Academy North

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Oldham school asks for food bank donations as support scaled back

Easy to follow energy saving tips from a heating expert have been revealed

Easy to follow energy saving tips from a heating expert have been revealed

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Heating expert's simple tips that could cut your energy bills by 25 per cent

Experts have revealed their cost saving tips this winter, including when to turn your heating on, and whether you should have it on low through the day

Experts have revealed their cost saving tips this winter, including when to turn your heating on, and whether you should have it on low through the day

Cost of living crisis

When should I turn my heating on and how can I save money this winter?

The £150 cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

The £150 cost of living support is available through the Warm Home Discount Scheme

Cost of living crisis

Millions to find out about £150 Warm Home Discount eligibility today

More than 26 million awards from the household support fund have been received since its launch, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

More than 26 million awards from the household support fund have been received since its launch, according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

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Cost of living support a few clicks away for millions in England, says DWP

Ofgem is considering hiking the energy price cap by £17 a year to support struggling energy suppliers

Ofgem is considering hiking the energy price cap by £17 a year to support struggling energy suppliers

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Household bills could rise to support struggling energy suppliers, Ofgem warns

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

DWP Winter Fuel Payments could be worth up to £600 for pensioners this year,

Cost of living crisis

No10 denies plans to scale back winter fuel allowance for pensioners

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Experts have revealed whether it is actually cheaper to keep your heating on all day

Cost of living crisis

Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

Millions will be eligible to claim £600 DWP Winter Fuel Payments with applications for many opening today

Millions will be eligible to claim £600 DWP Winter Fuel Payments with applications for many opening today

Cost of living crisis

Millions can apply for £600 cost of living support from today