Personal Finance

Martin Lewis discussed the popular form of savings during his Martin Lewis Podcast on BBC Sounds.

Martin Lewis exposes 'complete urban myth' around NS&I Premium Bonds

The Health and Wellbeing Board approved the plan at County Hall yesterday.

The Health and Wellbeing Board approved the plan at County Hall yesterday.

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'Excellent' Isle of Wight anti-poverty plan agreed at County Hall

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

In the first Labour Budget since 2010 – and the first ever delivered by a woman – Ms Reeves promised to “invest, invest, invest”

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Budget highlights from pensions and fuel duty to inheritance and price of a pint

Changes are expected to National Insurance, Universal Credit, National Minimum Wage, Carers' Allowance, Child Benefit and Free Childcare Hours among others

Changes are expected to National Insurance, Universal Credit, National Minimum Wage, Carers' Allowance, Child Benefit and Free Childcare Hours among others

Budget 2024: What to expect from 'painful' budget

The latest Indices of Deprivation statistics found the Isle of Wight was in the bottom quarter of local authority areas in terms of income deprivation.

The latest Indices of Deprivation statistics found the Isle of Wight was in the bottom quarter of local authority areas in terms of income deprivation.

Local government

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'Working people are struggling more at the moment' Charities speak out

To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have tips to earn you as much as £1,000

To help you with your Christmas coffers, Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have tips to earn you as much as £1,000

Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert top tips for making £1,000 before Christmas

Protesters in Brading recently

Protesters in Brading recently

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School closure would force parents to choose between education, food and warmth

Local councils pay only 50p for Liability Order applications to Magistrates' Courts, according to housing charity Shelter.

Local councils pay only 50p for Liability Order applications to Magistrates' Courts, according to housing charity Shelter.

Local government

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Islanders taken to court over council tax face increased fees of up to £128.50

The cancellation of winter fuel payments for more well off pensioners has caused an outcry.

The cancellation of winter fuel payments for more well off pensioners has caused an outcry.

Personal Finance

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"I'm a pensioner but I'm glad Winter Fuel Allowance is means tested"

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Anyone can become victim of a scam but here are some ways to avoid it

A look at poverty levels among children

A look at poverty levels among children

Personal Finance

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Find out how many Island children are living temporarily in hotels

Concerns over winter fuel payments

Concerns over winter fuel payments

National government

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"If you don’t want your granny to freeze this winter, complain to Mr Quigley"

Personal Finance

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Second home tax means we'll have to downsize our five-bedroom Island home

Be wary of doorstep traders

Be wary of doorstep traders

Personal Finance

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Increased reports of Nottingham Knockers on the Island (here's what to do)

House prices and the latest data

House prices and the latest data

Personal Finance

Huge rise in house prices for Island's first time buyers

HSBC. Newport is closed for refurbishment.

HSBC. Newport is closed for refurbishment.

Personal Finance

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Here's why town centre bank WON'T reopen today as planned

Find out more about tax investigations in the UK, including your rights and responsibilities

Find out more about tax investigations in the UK, including your rights and responsibilities

Tax investigation uncovered: Your rights and responsibilities

HSBC, St James' Street, Newport.

HSBC, St James' Street, Newport.

Personal Finance

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Here's why this town centre bank is closing for two weeks

Tax investigation

Tax investigation

How to deal with HMRC when under tax investigation

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

The average household in England, Wales and Scotland will see energy bills fall by £238

Everything you need to know about your energy bills as price cap set to fall

To date, the DWP has not acknowledged its failings nor put things right for those women affected, the ombudsman said.

To date, the DWP has not acknowledged its failings nor put things right for those women affected, the ombudsman said.

DWP owes compensation to thousands affected by pension error, ombudsman rules

Find out about Emma's Motorway story

Find out about Emma's Motorway story

How to get more money when selling your car in 2024

Older people are struggling to get by by paying private rent.

Older people are struggling to get by by paying private rent.

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Islanders aged 65-plus who rent privately on the rise 'due to lack of social housing'

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

NHS Healthy Start scheme vouchers worth £442 can be claimed by families on Universal Credit, Pension Credit and more

Personal Finance

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Thousands missing out on free supermarket vouchers - are you eligible?

The rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570 and £50,270 will reduce from 12 per cent to 10 per cent from January

The rate of national insurance for workers earning between £12,570 and £50,270 will reduce from 12 per cent to 10 per cent from January

Autumn Statement

National Insurance rate cut for 27 million workers from January announced

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans to honour the triple-lock on state pensions next year, worth up to £900 a year for pensioners

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced plans to honour the triple-lock on state pensions next year, worth up to £900 a year for pensioners

Autumn Statement

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Pensions to increase by up to £900 next year, Jeremy Hunt confirms

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?

Cost of living crisis

Are you eligible for £600 Winter Fuel Payment support?

Car park users are being urged to remain vigilant following a new parking meter scam in Newport.

Car park users are being urged to remain vigilant following a new parking meter scam in Newport.

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Car park users caught out by new parking meter scam in Newport

Prices for 10 common everyday items in the weekly food shop at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi revealed

Prices for 10 common everyday items in the weekly food shop at Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's and Aldi revealed

Your Money Matters

Cheapest supermarkets for 10 most common items revealed by new analysis

Martin Lewis hosted an emergency episode of his show last night

Martin Lewis hosted an emergency episode of his show last night

Cost of living crisis

Martin Lewis urges Brits to do one thing now if you're struggling with mortgages

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

'Extra-special' 50p coin among Royal Mint's ten most valuable coins

Prices of common household items have risen at supermarkets during the summer, new analysis has revealed

Prices of common household items have risen at supermarkets during the summer, new analysis has revealed

Your Money Matters

Cost of living crisis

Price of common household items surge at supermarkets amid cost of living crisis

This letter writer will benefit from 25p per week more money.

This letter writer will benefit from 25p per week more money.

Personal Finance

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Measly 25p per week extra for pension is bad for my blood pressure!

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

Royal Mint reveals 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation - how much they are worth

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

The 50 pence piece has become the most valued and collected coin in the UK

Royal Mint reveals 10 rarest 50p coins in circulation - how much they are worth

It may be the month of love but watch out for dating scams, says watchdog

It may be the month of love but watch out for dating scams, says watchdog

Local government

It may be the month of love but watch out for dating scams, says watchdog

The £301 cost of living payment, due in spring, is the first of five set to be paid to millions this year

The £301 cost of living payment, due in spring, is the first of five set to be paid to millions this year

Cost of living crisis

DWP reveals everyone eligible for new cost of living payments

The Government campaign will urge households to turn down boilers despite the recent cold snap

The Government campaign will urge households to turn down boilers despite the recent cold snap

Personal Finance

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Government says turn down boiler temperatures in new campaign

Travel links and costs for mainland hospital appointments are not as bad as some people have said.

Travel links and costs for mainland hospital appointments are not as bad as some people have said.

Travel costs for mainland hospital appointments not as bad as columnist described

This correspondent can't believe the complacency of Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely.

This correspondent can't believe the complacency of Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely.

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I can't believe MP Bob Seely's complacency over the cost of living crisis

There are many easy ways to use less water that could help you switch on some savings on your energy bills.

There are many easy ways to use less water that could help you switch on some savings on your energy bills.

How saving water could save you money this winter

Lurpak priced at £7.49 on the shelves of Morrison's, Newport, yesterday.

Lurpak priced at £7.49 on the shelves of Morrison's, Newport, yesterday.

Your Money Matters

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"I am having to penny-pinch" Islanders lay bare daily cost of living struggle

If you are a carer, you could be entitled to more money than you are currently receiving, as well as a Christmas bonus

If you are a carer, you could be entitled to more money than you are currently receiving, as well as a Christmas bonus

Cost of living crisis

You could be eligible for extra £3,000 DWP support and a Christmas bonus

Jeremy Hunt has warned that everyone will need to pay “a bit more tax” as he warned of “sacrifices” across the board

Jeremy Hunt has warned that everyone will need to pay “a bit more tax” as he warned of “sacrifices” across the board

Cost of living crisis

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Everyone will need to 'pay a bit more tax' in new budget, Jeremy Hunt warns

Local government

Vulnerable residents could get higher council tax relief...but only if we can afford it

The Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, should realise nurses deserve better pay, says this correspondent.

The Isle of Wight MP, Bob Seely, should realise nurses deserve better pay, says this correspondent.

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Does Island MP Bob Seely think it's okay for nurses to be paid so little?

The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the UK this week

The first planned blackouts in decades might hit parts of the UK this week

Cost of living crisis

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UK homes could face 4pm to 7pm blackouts this winter, National Grid chief warns

The energy price guarantee for every UK household will end in April, Jeremy Hunt announced

The energy price guarantee for every UK household will end in April, Jeremy Hunt announced

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Jeremy Hunt to water down energy support as price guarantee set to end in months

MP comments on mini-budget and what he hopes it means for the Isle of Wight

MP comments on mini-budget and what he hopes it means for the Isle of Wight

National government

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MP comments on mini-budget and what he hopes it means for the Isle of Wight

An event is being held at the Riverside Centre today.

An event is being held at the Riverside Centre today.

Help with energy crisis and bills at event in Newport TODAY

HSBC in Newport.

HSBC in Newport.

Newport HSBC bank closes for essential maintenance

The benefit can add thousands of pounds onto state pensions

The benefit can add thousands of pounds onto state pensions

Martin Lewis highlights 'little known benefit' that can pay you thousands

A string of peers voiced their concerns in the Lords as Prime Minister Liz Truss faced mounting pressure to raise benefits in line with inflation

A string of peers voiced their concerns in the Lords as Prime Minister Liz Truss faced mounting pressure to raise benefits in line with inflation

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Growing pressure on Liz Truss to boost benefit payments in line with inflation

An event will give advice on the energy crisis.

An event will give advice on the energy crisis.

Winter is Coming event for advice and help during energy crisis