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Your Health, Your Choice: Your health is your greatest investment

Father Julian Laurence, who has retired as a vicar

Father Julian Laurence, who has retired as a vicar

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Interview: Farewell to the priest who served Chard and Taunton

One in three families are not claiming Child Benefit in their baby’s first year, according to HMRC

One in three families are not claiming Child Benefit in their baby’s first year, according to HMRC

New parents across UK missing out on Child Benefit support

Ministers are under pressure to cut delays and costs in the UK’s “stressful” homebuying system, with MPs calling for urgent reforms to speed up property transactions.

Ministers are under pressure to cut delays and costs in the UK’s “stressful” homebuying system, with MPs calling for urgent reforms to speed up property transactions.

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Homebuyers face ‘gruelling’ delays as MPs demand urgent overhaul of broken system

Which of these streaming apps do you currently pay for?

Which of these streaming apps do you currently pay for?

Brits could save £170 per year as new rules crack down on unwanted subscriptions

Fuel prices surge as petrol and diesel costs jump and fill-ups hit £100

Fuel prices surge as petrol and diesel costs jump and fill-ups hit £100

Fuel prices surge again as drivers hit with £100 a tank - how to save 5p a litre

Affected individuals will be required to keep digital records and use compatible software to send four quarterly updates on income and expenses to HMRC under the new rules

Affected individuals will be required to keep digital records and use compatible software to send four quarterly updates on income and expenses to HMRC under the new rules

New tax changes affect thousands of South West traders and landlords

Your Health, Your Choice: Make your health an investment priority

The 2025 £1 coin was snapped up for £90.08 on eBay after 16 bids

The 2025 £1 coin was snapped up for £90.08 on eBay after 16 bids

This King Charles £1 coin is worth almost £100 - how to spot

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

Searches for “Making Tax Digital” have surged 614% ahead of a major HMRC tax rule change in April.

Searches for “Making Tax Digital” have surged 614% ahead of a major HMRC tax rule change in April.

860,000 workers face a new HMRC tax system in April - here's what it means

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

The annual update to benefit rates from the Department for Work and Pensions affects everything from Universal Credit to maternity payments and disability support.

Full list of DWP payments rising for parents, carers and families in 2026

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as A proposal to introduce a new tax code giving pensioners double the personal allowance is now waiting for parliamentary debate.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as A proposal to introduce a new tax code giving pensioners double the personal allowance is now waiting for parliamentary debate.

MPs urged to review HMRC Personal Allowance tax threshold for pensioners

Self-storage in the South West sees rapid uptake as UK market surpasses £1.2 billion

Self-storage in the South West sees rapid uptake as UK market surpasses £1.2 billion

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Self-storage in the South West sees rapid uptake as UK market surpasses £1.2 billion

Thousands of households can get free electric blankets and microwaves under new £1million fund

Thousands of households can get free electric blankets and microwaves under new £1million fund

£1 Million Warm Fund offers free electric blankets and dehumidifiers to thousands

The UK’s best and worst energy suppliers have been named in new Which? rankings

The UK’s best and worst energy suppliers have been named in new Which? rankings

UK’s best and worst energy suppliers, according to new Which? rankings

Tesco Clubcard is offering new triple voucher rewards to turn a £10 voucher into £30 to spend

Tesco Clubcard is offering new triple voucher rewards to turn a £10 voucher into £30 to spend

Tesco Clubcard offering trick to turn £10 in vouchers into £30 to spend

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, as thousands call for the HMRC personal allowance to rise to £20,000

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves poses outside 11 Downing Street, London, with her ministerial red box, as thousands call for the HMRC personal allowance to rise to £20,000

HMRC responds to calls for personal allowance to increase from £12,750 to £20,000

“Frozen pipes are one of the most common issues we see during cold snaps

“Frozen pipes are one of the most common issues we see during cold snaps

British Gas issue warning to 54,000 homes as temperatures set to plummet even lower

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

The company suggests this simple measure could reduce bills by £80.

The company suggests this simple measure could reduce bills by £80.

Octopus Energy urges UK homeowners to get 99p item that 'warms houses quicker'

An accountancy expert has shared an HMRC warning for Instagram, YouTube and TikTok users of 'costly penalties' as many content creators are missing paying tax they didn't know they owed

An accountancy expert has shared an HMRC warning for Instagram, YouTube and TikTok users of 'costly penalties' as many content creators are missing paying tax they didn't know they owed

HMRC warning for Instagram, YouTube and TikTok users of 'costly penalties'

People in Somerset are being warned that anyone earning more than £1,000 from Christmas side hustles must report their earnings to HMRC and may need to pay tax

People in Somerset are being warned that anyone earning more than £1,000 from Christmas side hustles must report their earnings to HMRC and may need to pay tax

HMRC cracks down on Somerset’s festive makers

The coin is one of 210,000 issued in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens in Richmond, south east London.

The coin is one of 210,000 issued in 2009 to mark the 250th anniversary of Kew Gardens in Richmond, south east London.

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The rare 50p coin that sold for 645 times its shop value on eBay - check behind sofa

Sir Stephen Timms has said the Government will hold off making changes to the Pip eligibility criteria until he has finished a review into the payments.

Sir Stephen Timms has said the Government will hold off making changes to the Pip eligibility criteria until he has finished a review into the payments.

No DWP Pip eligibility changes at next month’s Budget, says minister

Eligible households to receive confirmation of £150 energy bills discount

Eligible households to receive confirmation of £150 energy bills discount

Eligible households to receive confirmation of £150 energy bills discount

At La Fontana, every resident is treated with respect and compassion with individual care plans to meet all their needs

At La Fontana, every resident is treated with respect and compassion with individual care plans to meet all their needs

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Welcome to wonderful La Fontana Care Home and a career in care

DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend debtors' driving licences approved by the House of Lords by a narrow margin this week

DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend debtors' driving licences approved by the House of Lords by a narrow margin this week

DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend debtors' driving licences approved

The DWP is warning people to be aware of Winter Fuel Payment scams

The DWP is warning people to be aware of Winter Fuel Payment scams

Winter Fuel Payment scam warning from DWP as text message fraud soars

Paul Fox from the Money and Pensions Service

Paul Fox from the Money and Pensions Service

Column: Smart money moves for the year’s final stretch

Millions of people are missing out on Council Tax support as they don't know they are eligible, says a new report

Millions of people are missing out on Council Tax support as they don't know they are eligible, says a new report

Council Tax warning as millions miss out on £1,500 they don't know to apply for

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

HMRC has warned that fraudsters are targeting individuals with fake tax refund offers and phishing messages to steal personal and financial information

HMRC has warned that fraudsters are targeting individuals with fake tax refund offers and phishing messages to steal personal and financial information

HMRC phone scam rise sparks alert across Somerset

Column: Tips for managing your finances at university

It now takes the average first-time buyer more than 12 years to save for a house deposit - but how can you speed up the process, and not get turned down?

It now takes the average first-time buyer more than 12 years to save for a house deposit - but how can you speed up the process, and not get turned down?

The three things that get you turned down for a mortgage and how to avoid them

More than three-quarters (76%) of people believe it is important to have the option to pay with cash and four-fifths (82%) think all shops should accept it, a survey has found.

More than three-quarters (76%) of people believe it is important to have the option to pay with cash and four-fifths (82%) think all shops should accept it, a survey has found.

More than half of shoppers unable to pay with cash as shops go card-only

Waste experts say the common mistake could also land you with a pest problem, as well as the £80 fine this summer

Waste experts say the common mistake could also land you with a pest problem, as well as the £80 fine this summer

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UK households warned that breaking little-known bin rule could see them fined

HMRC has issued a scam warning on how to spot fake phone calls, texts, voicemails and emails

HMRC has issued a scam warning on how to spot fake phone calls, texts, voicemails and emails

HMRC scam warning - how to spot fake phone calls, texts, voicemails and emails

UK inflation rises higher than forecast as food prices rocket for consumers

UK inflation rises higher than forecast as food prices rocket for consumers

UK inflation rises higher than forecast as food prices rocket for consumers

Experts are warning that the Energy Price Cap could rise again in October, by around 3%

Experts are warning that the Energy Price Cap could rise again in October, by around 3%

Energy Price Cap

Warning that energy price cap could increase again this year in 'not great news'

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has conformed changes to 'cruel' winter fuel payments

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has conformed changes to 'cruel' winter fuel payments

Winter Fuel Payment

More needs to be done after changes to 'cruel' Winter Fuel Payment cuts

HMRC has given out millions in Tax-Free Childcare but many are still missing out - here's how to apply

HMRC has given out millions in Tax-Free Childcare but many are still missing out - here's how to apply

HMRC gives out £632 million to working families - here's how to apply

Tesco Clubcard has new deals available with its partners to mark its 30th birthday - including trips to Merlin attractions

Tesco Clubcard has new deals available with its partners to mark its 30th birthday - including trips to Merlin attractions

Tesco Clubcard announces changes for customers with new deals on offer

How to get the best UK mobile phone deals whatever your budget

How to get the best UK mobile phone deals whatever your budget

How to get the best mobile phone deals whatever your budget

Choose the best broadband deal - and increase your wifi speed can be tricky

Choose the best broadband deal - and increase your wifi speed can be tricky

How to choose the best broadband deal - and increase your wifi speed

The price of home insurance is going down - but Martin Lewis says it's time to check even more carefully to make sure you are getting the best deal

The price of home insurance is going down - but Martin Lewis says it's time to check even more carefully to make sure you are getting the best deal

Home insurance prices are dropping - but Martin Lewis says we should be careful

UK wage growth remains stubbornly high as unemployment steadies, new figures show

UK wage growth remains stubbornly high as unemployment steadies, new figures show

Pay grew by more than five per cent ahead of National Minimum Wage hike

Stamp duty changes come into force on April 1 2025

Stamp duty changes come into force on April 1 2025

HMRC Stamp Duty changes from April 1: Everything you need to know

The pay rise for more than 3 million workers comes as the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase

The pay rise for more than 3 million workers comes as the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage increase

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Millions to get pay rise of up to £1,400 from today - what to know

B. Gibbs Funeral Services: Offering compassionate support to families

B. Gibbs Funeral Services: Offering compassionate support to families

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B. Gibbs Funeral Services: Offering compassionate support to families

The suggestion, by the BBC’s new chairman, comes as Lisa Nandy considers alternatives to the current TV Licence

The suggestion, by the BBC’s new chairman, comes as Lisa Nandy considers alternatives to the current TV Licence

Changes to TV Licence fees could see wealthier homes paying more for BBC

Santander said it was shutting the branches in June, while also cutting hours across 36 sites and switching 18 to be counter-free

Santander said it was shutting the branches in June, while also cutting hours across 36 sites and switching 18 to be counter-free

Santander announces plans to shut 95 bank branches putting 750 jobs at risk

Thousands of people with side hustles on eBay, Vinted, Air BnB and other platforms will no longer have to pay tax on their earnings, following an HMRC announcement

Thousands of people with side hustles on eBay, Vinted, Air BnB and other platforms will no longer have to pay tax on their earnings, following an HMRC announcement

HMRC rule change to boost eBay, Vinted and other side hustles

There's a chance to buy back National Insurance years, for a full State Pension, but be quick

There's a chance to buy back National Insurance years, for a full State Pension, but be quick

Clever State Pension trick that could help beat National Insurance deadline