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The shelves filled with essential items and clothing rails (Image: Jayne Price)

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This valleys foodbank is giving families emergency foil blankets to stay warm

Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from October 1 after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

Energy bills will rise by £149 for the average household from October 1 after Ofgem announced it would be raising its energy price cap

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Which? reveals top 5 tips to tackle Ofgem price cap rise as energy bills soar

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

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Is it cheaper to leave your heating on all day?

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

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

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against change hits 450,000 signatures

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

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Winter Fuel Payments latest as petition against change approaches new milestone

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

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Winter Fuel Payments update as petition against changes hits new milestone

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'

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

DWP Universal Credit, PIP, and other benefit claimants may find their payments affected by bank holidays

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Universal Credit, PIP and other claimants to receive early DWP payment this week

Martin Lewis, the founder and chairman of MoneySavingExpert.com, said: “The energy market is broken

Martin Lewis, the founder and chairman of MoneySavingExpert.com, said: “The energy market is broken

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Martin Lewis calls for rule change to fix 'broken energy market'

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

New figures released by the DWP revealed more than 180,000 benefit claimants had their payments stopped

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Universal Credit warning as 180,000 claimants have benefits stopped

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

Singletons in Newport are paying over the odds

Singletons in Newport are paying over the odds

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Single people in Newport pay more than £13k extra per year

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Decision to pull free school meals in Wales with 'almost zero notice' was unlawful

Are you eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

Are you eligible for the £299 cost of living payment in February

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DWP give seven-day warning ahead of £299 cost of living payment

From left, Community Foundation Wales chair Alun Evans, Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt and Newsquest regional editor for Wales, Gavin Thompson, after the Welsh Government donated £1m to the Our Communities Together Appeal.

From left, Community Foundation Wales chair Alun Evans, Minister for Social Justice Jane Hutt and Newsquest regional editor for Wales, Gavin Thompson, after the Welsh Government donated £1m to the Our Communities Together Appeal.

Communities Together

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Our cost-of-living campaign's up for award - as deadline for grant applications looms

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

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

The Our Communities Together fund has helped groups like the Raven House Trust to deliver more food parcels

The Our Communities Together fund has helped groups like the Raven House Trust to deliver more food parcels

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Days left to apply for the Our Communities Together cost-of-living appeal

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150.

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Millions urged to check if they are eligible for £150 Warm Home Discount

For the first time since it was launched 47 years ago, parents can now claim Child Benefit online, HMRC has announced

For the first time since it was launched 47 years ago, parents can now claim Child Benefit online, HMRC has announced

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Parents warned not to miss out on £1,200 a year boost - how to apply

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

Those on Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit and Child Tax Credit are eligible for DWP Help to Save scheme

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Eligibility rules for HMRC Help to Save scheme worth up to £600 a year

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills rise by £94

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills rise by £94

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Energy bill prices rise today as experts issue new warning

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

You could be eligible for a number of payments in 2024

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

We asked Kevin Mountford, co-founder and consumer expert at savings platform Raisin UK what the cheapest way to boil water is.

We asked Kevin Mountford, co-founder and consumer expert at savings platform Raisin UK what the cheapest way to boil water is.

YOUR MONEY MATTERS

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Is it cheaper to boil water in a kettle, microwave or on the hob?

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

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Delay of energy efficiency programme 'could plunge people in poverty this winter'

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out

More than 1.6million households and businesses participated in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS) scheme last year, with £11 million being paid out

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You could be paid to use less energy tonight - how you can save

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

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Call for winter rent freeze and eviction ban as cost-of-living crisis bites

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills increase by £94 from January

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Energy bills set to increase by £94 for millions in January

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?

The Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future DWP cost of living payments

The Work and Pensions Committee called for the Government to consider widening the eligibility criteria for future DWP cost of living payments

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Cost of living payments should be paid to more people, MPs say

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

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

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 Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

The Money Saving Expert was speaking to the audience of the Martin Lewis Money Show on ITV earlier this week

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Martin Lewis highlights common but 'costly' thermostat mistake costing you money

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

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

Thousands of Welsh homes to get cost-of-living payment in coming weeks

Thousands of Welsh homes to get cost-of-living payment in coming weeks

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Thousands of Welsh homes to get £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

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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

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DWP announces major change for parents on Universal Credit

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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

Mathew Bartlett, of Sharon Full Gospel Church in Pontypool, and Lisa White, community engagement officer of Hope for the Community, outside the church.

Mathew Bartlett, of Sharon Full Gospel Church in Pontypool, and Lisa White, community engagement officer of Hope for the Community, outside the church.

Communities Together

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Simple heating top up scheme is saving lives and making a difference

Our Communities Together has supported Raven House Trust. L-R, Community Foundation Wales' Katy Hales, Raven House Trust foodbank coordinator Samantha Harrhy, finance manager Becca Jevons, volunteer Gill Passey and Newsquest regional editor Gavin

Our Communities Together has supported Raven House Trust. L-R, Community Foundation Wales' Katy Hales, Raven House Trust foodbank coordinator Samantha Harrhy, finance manager Becca Jevons, volunteer Gill Passey and Newsquest regional editor Gavin

Communities Together

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£1m given to community groups in cost of living crisis - now we need your help again

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,

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No10 denies plans to scale back winter fuel allowance for pensioners

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is a one-off discount on your electricity bill worth £150

Cost of living crisis

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