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The research found overwhelming support for small businesses at a time of economic uncertainty when they are facing multiple financial pressures.

Lower taxes, cheaper energy and rate cuts urged for small businesses

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Major State Pension error could owe 300,000 over-60s £5k or more

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Overdue invoices top 500k in North East as pressure mounts, R3 research shows

Virgin Atlantic planes sit on the runway at Glasgow Airport.

Map shows how much drop-off fee is at your nearest major airport

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More than 500k overdue invoices in the North East in Q1, R3 research shows

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Martin Lewis explains how to 'beat' April 5 pension boost deadline

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Urgent deadline to boost State Pension with NI top-ups looms

SME's are being made to reconsider their future

Ad Feature Spring Statement leaves UK SME’s more financially vulnerable

A statue has been unveiled as part of a campaign to highlight the issue of pensioner poverty this winter.

'Freezing and forgotten': Ice sculpture leads winter fuel cuts plea

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Number of companies in Durham hits record high

Seaton Carew's Christmas tree has been saved after its future was threatened as part of planned budget cuts.

Free parking and Christmas trees saved in budget rethink

Currys CEO Alex Baldock speaks during a 'PM Connect' event at the Currys Repair Centre in 2023 (Photo: JOE GIDDENS/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

Major electrical retailer warns of reduced hiring from Budget measures

Pensioners must apply BEFORE December 21 in order to be eligible for the Winter Fuel Allowance

Ad Feature Act fast to secure Winter Fuel Payments, pensioners urged

Child plays with building blocks.

Watch: Measures for families announced in Rachel Reeves’ budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

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Changes to wages and National Insurance for Employers

Employers to pay thousands more in National Insurance from April

Jeremy Hunt will announce the 2024 Budget. Credit: Kim Mogg/Getty/Adobe

Budget 2024: Hunt cuts NI again and reforms child benefit

An important deadline which could affect how much money you have in retirement is fast approaching.

State pension warning as urgent deadline approaches

Martin Lewis issued the advice on his podcast

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to pensioners to save thousands

“The £2 single bus fare is just one example of the continued action we are taking to tackle the cost of living.”

JILL MORTIMER: New £2 single bus fares will help people with travel costs

Energy bills will be going up for millions of households, but the vulnerable will receive increased support. Credit: Getty Images

Pensioners to start receiving payments of up to £600 today

Martin Lewis said childcare credits can add thousands to a state pension (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis pension advice 2022: Money Saving Expert’s tips for OAPs

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt pictured leaving 10 Downing Street on Friday, October 14. Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images.

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt warns 'more difficult decisions' ahead

The Chancellor today unveiled his mini-budget to the House of Commons. Credit: PA

Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng’s stamp duty cut: What does it mean?

"It can be a complex area of law given how much the system has changed since its inception."

BENEFITS EXPERT: Why changes to state pension rules could cause confusion

"You should be able to make an application for help with funeral costs under the Social Fund."

BENEFITS EXPERT: Am I entitled to receive any bereavement based benefits?
Q. I am 74 years of age, my partner has recently passed away, she was 71 years old, and we have never been married.
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HMRC issues scam warning to millions of tax credits customers

Martin Lewis' MoneySavingExpert explains how to get free £2,000 for your first house (KenMcKay/ITV/Shutterstock)

Martin Lewis shares pension tip which can help you turn £800 into £5,500

The University Hospital of Hartlepool.

‘Phenomenal’ effort to cut hospital waiting lists at Hartlepool's main NHS trust

Cautious Gen Zs are restricting their spend in pubs and clubs and are instead sp...

Seven tips to help ease the impact of rocketing cost of living

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How much the average Hartlepool worker will save in National Insurance payments

Martin Lewis shares exact salary you need to be earning to benefit from tax chan...

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak gesturing as he presents the Spring Statement to MPs

Chancellor Rishi Sunak slammed over Spring Statement ‘gimmicks’

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak delivering his Spring Statement in the House of Commons, London. Picture date: Wednesday March 23, 2022. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: House of Commons/PA Wire

Spring statement – Chancellor Rishi Sunak unveils latest spending plans

The major changes to statutory sick pay rules that are coming into effect this w...

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BENEFITS EXPERT: Is it worth continuing with a claim for Universal Credit?

O2 and Virgin Mobile customers could pay as much as £48 extra per year from 1 April (image: AFP/Getty Images)

O2 and Virgin Mobile customers could face £48 annual bill hike from April

Hartlepool Conservative MP Jill Mortimer.

'Wide range of support to assist with cost of living' says Hartlepool's MP

Thumbs up: National Insurance rise set to go ahead despite cross-party opposition (image: Getty Images)

PM and Chancellor: ‘National insurance hike necessary despite cost of living cri...

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BENEFITS EXPERT: What help is available for me: a self-employed mum-to-be?

Cost of living: families could face financial 'catastrophe' in 2022 with many set for £1,200 hit to income (Photo: Shutterstock)

Families could face financial ‘catastrophe’ with £1,200 hit to income

If the DWP decide you have no capability to do any type of work then the maximum Universal Credit you can be paid increases so you may get some money.

Benefits Expert: Making a Universal Credit claim when in receipt of Personal Ind...

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These are the 10 key points in Rishi Sunak’s Budget that you need to know about

What time is the autumn budget speech, and what is Rishi Sunak likely to announce? (Photo by Tolga Akmen - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

What time is the autumn budget speech, and what is Rishi Sunak likely to announc...

typically 16-17 year olds are excluded from getting UC, however in this situation he could claim on the grounds of ill health.

BENEFITS EXPERT: Would grandson get benefits if he left approved training?

Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during a news conference after outlining plans to raise taxes to pay for reforms to the social care system and the recovery of the NHS. Picture: Toby Melville-WPA Pool/Getty Images.

What the NHS and care tax hike means to you

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said taxes may have to rise again to fund health and social care (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson suggests taxes may have to rise further as MPs to vote on social c...

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is set to announce social care reform proposals today (Photo: Shutterstock)

Boris Johnson set to unveil social care plans - what we can expect

UK prime minister Boris Johnson meets with military personnel who worked on the Afghan evacuation during a visit to Merville Barracks on September 2

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You can still continue with a nil award claim in order to obtain National Insurance credits to protect your overall contributions record

BENEFITS EXPERT: Allowance claim turned down due to occupational pension

As long as the course is not classed as higher education and you have no parental support then you can submit a claim.

BENEFITS EXPERT: College student asks if there any benefits they can claim?

I understand it can be difficult to get benefits if you are a student

BENEFITS EXPERT: ‘Would I as a teenage college student get any benefit help?’

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