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Martin Lewis has explained whether it is cheaper to leave your heating on all day or use it only when needed, and why homes prone to condensation may be different.

Should you leave your heating on all day? Martin Lewis has shared his verdict

The Royal Mint says mintage figures help establish a coin's rarity, and a low-mintage coin might sell for more than its face value.

The Royal Mint says mintage figures help establish a coin's rarity, and a low-mintage coin might sell for more than its face value.

Rare 50p Snowman coin sells for more than 350 times face value on eBay

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as The State Pension age rise means many people in England will wait longer for a free bus pass.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as The State Pension age rise means many people in England will wait longer for a free bus pass.

Free bus passes delayed for another group as State Pension age rises

Warnings have been issued about City of York Council's finances

Warnings have been issued about City of York Council's finances

City of York Council

Claims of 'big tax rises' due to £32.3m York black hole branded 'scaremongering'

Barclays Partner Finance will offer early settlements to some mis-sold car finance customers.

Barclays Partner Finance will offer early settlements to some mis-sold car finance customers.

Barclays to pay drivers early – but they must make a big decision within a month

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London, as a State Pension Age campaign passes 112,000 in a call to boost for jobs for younger workers

Prime Minister Andy Burnham leaves 10 Downing Street, London, as a State Pension Age campaign passes 112,000 in a call to boost for jobs for younger workers

Department for Works and Pensions

Calls to cut state pension age to 65 and free up jobs for younger workers grow

Which? explains why it advises against drying washing on radiators, with alternatives and tips for reducing moisture indoors.

Which? explains why it advises against drying washing on radiators, with alternatives and tips for reducing moisture indoors.

Which? warning over common mistake that is making homes colder and bills higher

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as DWP Cold Weather Payments return, with £25 available for every seven-day period of freezing weather.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as DWP Cold Weather Payments return, with £25 available for every seven-day period of freezing weather.

Cold Weather Payments

Cold Weather Payment launches today to help thousands with winter heating bills

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, Rolls-Royce Head of Emerging Talent Ellie Long, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Rolls-Royce Group CEO Tufan Erginbilgic and Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby to

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds, Rolls-Royce Head of Emerging Talent Ellie Long, Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey, Rolls-Royce Group CEO Tufan Erginbilgic and Prime Minister Andy Burnham during a visit to the Rolls-Royce factory in Derby to

Christmas shoppers warned over hidden delivery charges as watchdog issues warning

Morrisons has launched its Disney Christmas collection, with free sticker packs on £15 spends, character toys for £4.99 and festive bells for £1 for More Card members.

Morrisons has launched its Disney Christmas collection, with free sticker packs on £15 spends, character toys for £4.99 and festive bells for £1 for More Card members.

Morrisons brings back Disney stickers with £4.99 character toys and new £1 bells

Chancellor of Prime Minister Andy Burnham embracing the Exchequer John Healey after delivering his budget in the House of Commons, Westminster.

Chancellor of Prime Minister Andy Burnham embracing the Exchequer John Healey after delivering his budget in the House of Commons, Westminster.

I'm a personal finance writer - here are the 8 Budget changes I'm most pleased to see

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, where he pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey poses for photographs as he leaves 11 Downing Street, London, where he pledged £100 to households in Council Tax bands A-D

Wrong council tax band? What it could mean for your £100 bank energy payment

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people owed money

Department for Works and Pensions

Are you owed £8,000? HMRC is sending out 311,000 new letters to people due money

Aldi's Inclusion Candles return on November 1, with prices from £5.99 and savings of up to £70 compared with selected The White Company candles.

Aldi's Inclusion Candles return on November 1, with prices from £5.99 and savings of up to £70 compared with selected The White Company candles.

Aldi supersize White Company candle dupes are back – £70 cheaper than the real thing

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey delivering his Budget in the House of Commons, London, from £100 bank payments and pension tax changes to cash ISAs, fuel duty and savings.

12 ways John Healey’s Budget 2026 plans could affect your money

How to check if you are one of the 20 million households who will get £100 from the Government this winter to help with energy bills

How to check if you are one of the 20 million households who will get £100 from the Government this winter to help with energy bills

How to check if you will receive £100 energy bill support payment

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey leaves number 11 Downing Street, London.

Budget 2026 what to expect from John Healey as Chancellor prepares major announcement

Screen grab of MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, appearing before the Ali Bell, Director of Communications and Policy, Consumer Council for Water, for a hearing on regulation of water, energy and broadband, at the House of Commons, London.

Screen grab of MoneySavingExpert's Martin Lewis, appearing before the Ali Bell, Director of Communications and Policy, Consumer Council for Water, for a hearing on regulation of water, energy and broadband, at the House of Commons, London.

Martin Lewis on DWP benefits that could cut your broadband or phone bill to £10

Check the rules for TV licenses.

Check the rules for TV licenses.

What happens if you don't pay your TV licence? The rules households must know

The London 2012 Olympic Games Blue Peter piece drew 26 bids on eBay before being snapped up for £156.20.

The London 2012 Olympic Games Blue Peter piece drew 26 bids on eBay before being snapped up for £156.20.

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling on eBay for more than 300 times its face value

Martin Lewis's advice is to let sunlight in during the day and close curtains as it gets dark to help retain warmth.

Martin Lewis's advice is to let sunlight in during the day and close curtains as it gets dark to help retain warmth.

Clocks changing

Martin Lewis's free energy bill trick to use before clocks go back this weekend

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £122.18 on eBay after attracting eight bids in an online auction.

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £122.18 on eBay after attracting eight bids in an online auction.

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 220 times face value on eBay

Mortgage rates could be cheaper by Christmas - but experts warn borrowers against waiting for a big drop

Mortgage rates could be cheaper by Christmas - but experts warn borrowers against waiting for a big drop

Mortgage rates could fall by Christmas - but brokers warn borrowers of key mistake

Martin Lewis is giving mortgage advice on when to act before your deal ends

Martin Lewis is giving mortgage advice on when to act before your deal ends

Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 400 times face value on eBay

Martin Lewis has explained changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders and people with certain health conditions could save a third on train fares.

Martin Lewis has explained changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders and people with certain health conditions could save a third on train fares.

Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money

Martin Lewis has explained changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders and people with certain health conditions could save a third on train fares.

Martin Lewis has explained changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders and people with certain health conditions could save a third on train fares.

Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money

Personal Finance

New scheme offers cashback in top York bars and independents - here's how to do it

Rare King Charles 50p sells for more than 200 times its face value

Kevin Hollinrake MP outside the Post Office in Bedale.

Kevin Hollinrake MP outside the Post Office in Bedale.

MP challenges cash access decisions in North Yorkshire

Winter Fuel Payments are expected to reach most eligible pensioners in November or December 2026. Find out when letters will arrive, who qualifies and how much you could get.

Winter Fuel Payments are expected to reach most eligible pensioners in November or December 2026. Find out when letters will arrive, who qualifies and how much you could get.

Winter Fuel Payment

When will Winter Fuel Payments arrive? Pensioners could get up to £300 this winter

Drying laundry with a dehumidifier and a fan made all the difference

Drying laundry with a dehumidifier and a fan made all the difference

I thought my dehumidifier had solved indoor laundry drying – then I added one thing

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

Department for Works and Pensions

Pensioners and DWP benefit claimants could get £150 off bills under scheme reopening

A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4% of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier to independence.

A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4% of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier to independence.

Blue Badge parking crisis - UK areas where disabled drivers face the biggest struggle

The 2008 20p coin fetched more than 224 times its original face value after a collector snapped it up on eBay

The 2008 20p coin fetched more than 224 times its original face value after a collector snapped it up on eBay

Check your change as rare Royal Mint 20p coin sells for 224 times face value

Winter Fuel Payment letters are arriving soon. Pensioners should check these rules, including the £35,000 income threshold for repayments.

Winter Fuel Payment letters are arriving soon. Pensioners should check these rules, including the £35,000 income threshold for repayments.

Winter Fuel Payment

Pensioners could miss out on £300 Winter Fuel Payment despite being the right age

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has warned 1.1 million sole traders and landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has warned 1.1 million sole traders and landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.

HMRC warning to 1.1m people earning £30,000 as major tax change is just months away

Rylan delivers some of Amazon’s first Prime Day orders

Rylan delivers some of Amazon’s first Prime Day orders

Amazon Prime Day deals 2026 - best deals and what to avoid as prices drop

Official NHS guidance recommends turning radiators on once outside temperatures fall below 15°C to protect against seasonal illnesses.

Official NHS guidance recommends turning radiators on once outside temperatures fall below 15°C to protect against seasonal illnesses.

Expert reveals the exact date UK households should turn on their heating this month

20 million UK consumers could share in £1bn Google claim over 'hidden charges'

BT has agreed a rescue deal to save TalkTalk from administration, protecting telecoms services for 2.5 million customers and 900 employees.

BT has agreed a rescue deal to save TalkTalk from administration, protecting telecoms services for 2.5 million customers and 900 employees.

TalkTalk saved from administration by BT in major deal affecting 2.5m customers

The rarest £1 coins in UK change that sell for up to £60 online

People in England face a longer wait for a free bus pass as the State Pension age rises from 66 to 67.

People in England face a longer wait for a free bus pass as the State Pension age rises from 66 to 67.

Free bus pass warning as another State Pension age change means longer wait

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Personal Finance

Martin Lewis poll reveals most want triple lock scrapped to fund social care

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Andy Burnham announces VAT cut on energy bills 'from this Thursday' in keynote speech

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Department for Works and Pensions

Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Pensioners given major tax promise as Andy Burnham reveals new care plan

Evri customers are facing reported delivery disruptions around the UK

Evri customers are facing reported delivery disruptions around the UK

Evri delivery warning as parcel backlog reportedly stuck in shops 'for days'

Beans on toast has risen 33% in price over the past decade, according to Updraft research.

Beans on toast has risen 33% in price over the past decade, according to Updraft research.

Shoppers face price rise on baked beans on toast - which own brand tin is cheapest?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Department for Works and Pensions

What is the triple lock? The DWP state pension rule facing Budget pressure

Around 3.2 million pensioners are due HMRC refunds after a state pension tax calculation error.

Around 3.2 million pensioners are due HMRC refunds after a state pension tax calculation error.

Millions of pensioners could be owed money after HMRC mistake

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £152 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £152 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for 300 times its face value and how to spot it

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension warning as savers rush to access their money before death tax changes

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

One simple task millions need to do before energy bills rise next week October 1