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Millions of people are receiving payments to help with high bills amid the cost of living crisis - what further support is coming in 2023?

Cost of living payment: What other support is coming in 2023? Sophie Wills

The DWP will pay more than seven million households and HMRC will follow with around 830,000 more, taking the total number of households eligible for the cost of living payment to around eight million.

Cost of living payment: Exact date £300 boost will be paid this autumn Sophie Wills

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults David George

Insulators on an electricity sub station are seen near homes in Manchester.

Homes to save £100s on energy as new scheme begins - are you eligible? Sophie Wills

Doreen Thompson adjusts her thermostat at her home as she limits her use of heating to keep up with her increasing energy bills, at her home in south London.

Ofgem chief’s warning energy bills could be ‘even higher’ this winter Sophie Wills

The UFU and Ian Paisley MP meet with the new Shadow NI secretary. Pic: DUP

The campaign was backed by Ian Paisley MP By The Newsroom

An open cash register containing pound coins and notes is pictured in a convenience store in London

DWP confirms £300 cost of living payment in update on £94bn support

Survey reveals the booziest UK cities - is your area on the list? Daniel Mcneil

Colm Gildernew MLA has called on Allied Irish Bank to improve services and saving rates for customers following the extortionate profits it has made so far this year. Credit: marcin jucha - stock.adobe.com

Parents urged to claim benefit worth thousands as criteria extended Sam Johnson

MPs are warning the Government to do more to tackle the increase in smart devices being used in domestic abuse cases

MPs warn of baby monitors and smart speakers enabling domestic abuse Rebecca Braybrook

How much wine, beer & spirits will cost after government tax increase Chelsie Sewell

Schools across England will face major disruption today as teachers strike over pay (Photo: Getty Images)

Back to school - teachers strikes finally over Daniel Mcneil

We have to adapt to changes and become more resilient to weather. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Pledge to protect lives and wellbeing in UK Angela Terry

A host of Vevor DIY and electrical appliances have been recalled after putting users at risk of electric shock

Warning as 34 branded DIY items recalled due to risk of fire Chelsie Sewell

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House of Lords’ committee reports on the potential impact of the Windsor Framewo... By The Newsroom

UK Weather: Flood alerts issued for parts of the UK

Pictured in May 1992 amidst the hustle and bustle of the Ballyclare May Fair is horse dealer George Rainey from Drumbeg, Lisburn, who is seen relaxing from his toil on the back of a convenient cart and as he watches the world go by. Picture: News Letter archives/Darryl Armitage

Dairy experts’ high praise for Ulster livestock during their visit (1928) Darryl Armitage

The 1975's set in Malaysia was cancelled after Matty Healy and Ross McDonald kissed on stage - Credit: Getty

The 1975 set stopped after Matty Healy kisses bandmate in Malaysia Ethan Evans

Asian hornets have been spotted in the Dover area in Kent

Public warned as Asian hornets spotted in Dover Rahmah Ghazali

Councils have called for a total ban on disposable vapes by 2024

Local councils call for total ban on disposable vapes by 2024 Rebecca Braybrook

Tens of thousands of children are being taken on holiday during term time as parents look to save money

More parents opt to take children out of school for holidays Rebecca Braybrook

Raising the value of benefits would have been preferable to sending out a string of lump sum cost of living payments to households, according to a leading UK economics thinktank which has dubbed the sporadic cash boosts an “ineffective sticking plaster”.

Cost of living payments are ‘ineffective sticking plaster’, warns IFS Sophie Wills

The UK is not on track to reach legally binding targets to reduce carbon pollution. Photo: Adobe

Going Green: Where does the UK sit in the world rankings? Angela Terry

France travel warning: Foreign Office issues alert to Brits as riots over police shooting see 1,300 arrests

France travel warning to Brits as riots over police shooting continue Will Millar

Millions of Britons are invited to work in Australia for up to three years with changes made to its working holiday visa.

Millions of Britons invited to work in Australia under new changes Rahmah Ghazali

Three judges have overturned a ruling, which previously said Rwanda could be considered a ‘safe third country’.

Government’s plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda ruled ‘unlawful’ Chelsie Sewell

Government ‘preparing for Thames Water collapse - contingency plans’ Sam Johnson

Enjoy the seaside

Going Green: Make little changes before visiting the seaside

Gang who used ‘Thank you NHS van’ to transport 100kg drugs during pandemic jailed for almost 100 years

Gang who used ‘Thank you NHS van’ to transport cocaine & heroin jailed Chelsie Sewell

Secretary-General of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) Mick Lynch said 20,000 rail workers have voted to strike for three days in July. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

RMT announces 3 days of rail strike action in July Rahmah Ghazali

The number of mushroom farms has reduced from 296 in 1991, to 10 in 2023.

Mushroom industry in NI will 'disappear' if UK Government fails to act Joanne Knox

A three year old British girl is thought to be among those stabbed in the knife attack

British girl, 3 among those stabbed in knife attack in Annecy, France Chelsie Sewell

Tesco have cut the price of everyday items

Tesco slash prices of several everyday items - full list Sam Johnson

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex arrives to give evidence at the Mirror Group Phone hacking trial at the Rolls Building at the High Court on June 6, 2023. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

Prince Harry could face removal from US over visa issues Sam Johnson

The Government says around £130million worth of energy vouchers are still available to help with energy costs - you could be due a payment of up to £400, but there isn’t long left.

Households urged to cash in unused energy vouchers before deadline Sophie Wills

Parents claiming Universal Credit will receive hundreds of pounds more from the end of June.

Parents claiming Universal Credit to receive £100s more in shake-up Sophie Wills

Superdrug to cut cost of sun cream with items available from just £2.79

Superdrug to cut cost of suncream with items available from just £2.79 Chelsie Sewell

UK supermarket price rises ‘hit new high’ due to coffee & chocolate Chelsie Sewell

Campaigners have urged the Government to extend Wednesday’s deadline for the “alternative fund” of the Energy Bill Support Scheme.

Households have 1 day left to apply for £400 help towards energy bills Sophie Wills

Food-price inflation is an increasing problem for many people

Supermarkets urged to price cap certain foods on voluntary basis Chloe Clarke

A Martin Lewis fan has claimed £22,000 in free cash after following his advice on Money Saving Expert - and it is thought that more than 21,000 households could be eligible for similar payments after a major change.

Martin Lewis: Fan gets £22,000 in free cash from DWP thanks to tip Sophie Wills

The government has extended the scheme which gives savers at 50 percent bonus until 2025

Government extends money scheme to boosts your savings by 50 percent Chelsie Sewell

The NHS will soon allow patients to acces private healthcare

Patients to use NHS app to access private healthcare Rebecca Braybrook