Catherine Furze
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Budget leak claims big changes ahead for DWP assessments and UC sanctions
The DWP will not confirm reports published on social media by think tank boss ahead of tomorrow's Budget → Read More
Budget Universal Credit childcare plans set to save families hundreds of pounds
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is expected to make two big announcements in Budget which could make life easier and cheaper for parents → Read More
Beans comparison sees Aldi knock market leader Heinz into eighth place
Shoppers who fancy saving up to £100 a year can make the swap from the brand leader to own-label baked beans → Read More
Blooming great Mother's Day flower deals at supermarkets including Tesco, Aldi and Asda
Retailers are offering bunches with prices ranging from £1 to £40 to help your mum celebrate her special day → Read More
Keep it local this Mother's Day as Ringtons pairs up with Jesmond flower shop
Iconic Newcastle tea company branches out with three special hampers on offer for the first time to treat your mam → Read More
Angry Tesco customers left without shopping after IT glitch
Shoppers flood social media with complaints after grocery giant apologised for cancelled online orders after technical issues → Read More
Your rights if you have had a prepay meter fitted against your will
Ofgem tells energy firms to pay out over force-fitted pay-as-you-go meters and campaigners want to hear if you are affected → Read More
Calls grow for a 'social tariff' to help low-income families afford energy bills
Citizens Advice joins Ofgem and Martin Lewis to pressure Government to introduce cheaper energy for fuel poor households → Read More
Martin Lewis warns low energy users will still suffer if £500 hike is axed
Money Saving Expert says he is now '90% sure' the Energy Price Guarantee rise will not go ahead amid fears for struggling families → Read More
Experts warn cold snap may make fruit and veg shortage worse
Met Office's yellow warning could signal new problems for fruit and vegetable supply as farmers hold off heating their greenhouses → Read More
Six of the best flower delivery companies for Mother's Day
We take a look at the best websites to visit if you want to treat your mum to a bouquet delivered to her door → Read More
Warning on impersonation scams as copycat fraudsters try to con you
Impersonation - where criminals attempt to fool you by mimicking friends, family or authorities - were responsible for almost a third of all money lost to fraudsters last year → Read More
Full list of winter energy payments that you could still get
There's still help available to help families pay for their heating as the North East gets ready for another cold snap → Read More
Gateshead gardener's fury as garage roof plants itself in her flower beds
Couple tell of their anger at 'ruined' garden after they claim they waited a year for council to attend to storm damage → Read More
New rules mean cheaper broadband for more low-income families
Virgin Media opens its social tariffs to some legacy benefits and Pension Credit as well as Universal Credit → Read More
Experts await U-turn on £500 April 1 energy price hike
There are rumours that next month's bills are being prepared as if the £2,500 cap will stay have sparked poverty campaigners' hopes → Read More
1 in 5 families with PAYG meters may have missed out on £132
Everything you need to know about cashing your energy vouchers and what to do if some of yours have already expired → Read More
DWP relaxes pensions deadline after National Insurance scramble
Government will consider payments made after April 5 on a 'case-by-case basis' as people rush to plug gaps in their NI contributions → Read More
Charity calls on Government to scrap plans to raise energy guarantee to £3,000
Citizens Advice estimates one in five families will be unable to afford their energy bills when limit rises from £2,500 in April → Read More
Tesco introduces new premium meal deal for £5.50 featuring Itsu and Yo! Sushi
Customers who fancy something a little different can choose from a new range of mains to go with their drink and crisps → Read More