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UNIVERSAL CREDIT is the controversial benefits system replacing a number of legacy benefits. Following the first stages of the UK roll-out, it is possible for new benefits claimants and those who have had a change in circumstances to access their Universal Credit account online – here is how. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

OFCOM, or the Office of Communications, is the UK state approved regulatory and competition authority for the country’s telecommunications, broadcasting and postal industries. On the 15th of February, Ofcom put rules in place which could allow consumers to save hundreds on their bills – how can you save money? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

ROYAL MAIL is increasing the price of postage stamps next month, it has been announced. Both First and Second Class stamps will go up in cost from March 23. This is what you need to know about the increase. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

TESCO has warned that there are millions of unused Clubcard vouchers which have been forgotten about for nearly two years. The supermarket estimates millions of shoppers in the UK could face losing their vouchers. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

BASIC STATE PENSION is a version of state pension that can be received by people born before certain dates. For people who will be or are receiving this pension it may be possible to also receive an additional payment called the Adult Dependency Increase if they have a spouse or partner who is a dependent. However, this additional payment will ...

LIFETIME ISAs are a savings vehicle allowing people to save money while avoiding certain taxes. There are currently four types of ISAs available and all have slightly different rules and features. However, all of them share a calendar focused around the tax year. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

INCOME RELATED benefit claimants could receive support from the government via budgeting loans. These loans are designed to help with certain essential purchases but there are strict rules for eligibility and repayments. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

TESCO shoppers who are looking to make their money go further may be interested to hear about a deal which the supermarket is currently running on Cadbury Creme Eggs – however those wishing to bag the bargain may not want to hesitate. Daily Express :: Finance Feed

STATE PENSION age is rising, meaning some people may reach state pension age later than they would have done under previous rules. A significant date to the changes is taking place next month – will you be affected? Daily Express :: Finance Feed

UNIVERSAL CREDIT claimants could receive more than £13,000 of free childcare per year. Working parents can claim support for some of their childcare costs so long as they qualify. These payments can come through regardless of how many hours the parent works. Daily Express :: Finance Feed