Finance

More than £600,000 is to be allocated to several schemes across the county as part of the sixth phase of the Government’s Household Support Fund (HSF)

Personal Finance

Thousands of households in region can apply for Household Support Fund - here's how

Six overlooked retirement costs that could impact your plans

Six overlooked retirement costs that could impact your plans

Six overlooked retirement costs that could impact your plans

Yorkshirewoman Rachel takes over as new chair of Darlington Building Society

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced £11.8 billion to compensate those impacted by the infected

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has announced £11.8 billion to compensate those impacted by the infected

Chancellor reveals billions in compensation for blood and Post Office scandal victims

Plans for a Tees Valley Multibank

Plans for a Tees Valley Multibank

Council bosses agree to provide £25k towards 'multibank' to help people in need

Coin collecting in County Durham is big business, including people selling 50p coins on Facebook, eBay and other online sources

Coin collecting in County Durham is big business, including people selling 50p coins on Facebook, eBay and other online sources

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Everything about rare 50p coins as County Durham sellers make £15k online

North Yorkshire Council estimates a deficit of between £50m and £90m in the next four years

North Yorkshire Council estimates a deficit of between £50m and £90m in the next four years

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Call for reform of council funding as deficit estimated between £50m and £90m

Neil Parker Chief Exec of Joslin Rhodes and founder of PlanHappy

Neil Parker Chief Exec of Joslin Rhodes and founder of PlanHappy

Why the Chancellor may have backed herself into a corner

The five most expensive rare coins that have been sold in County Durham have been revealed, as they have been sold between £5,000 and £10,000 on eBay

The five most expensive rare coins that have been sold in County Durham have been revealed, as they have been sold between £5,000 and £10,000 on eBay

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The five 'rare' expensive 50p coins sold in County Durham for more than £10,000

Middlesbrough winter fuel support

Middlesbrough winter fuel support

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Financial support offered by North East council to help pensioners this winter

Simon Hook, partner, Gary Ellis, managing partner, Steve Harris, partner

Simon Hook, partner, Gary Ellis, managing partner, Steve Harris, partner

North East business advisory firm launches new city centre office

Mauricio Armellini

Mauricio Armellini

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Bank of England experts are on their way to Middlesbrough

North East children living in cold homes as parents struggle with cost of living

North East children living in cold homes as parents struggle with cost of living

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North East children living in cold homes as parents struggle with cost of living

The items are listed on eBay and Facebook Marketplace and include a Kew Gardens 50p and a King Charles 'Gold' 50p coin

The items are listed on eBay and Facebook Marketplace and include a Kew Gardens 50p and a King Charles 'Gold' 50p coin

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'Extremely rare' 50p coins sold by County Durham residents for up to £5000

Elderly people can be targets of financial abuse, along with other forms of abuse.

Elderly people can be targets of financial abuse, along with other forms of abuse.

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Financial abuse cases uncovered among residents receiving adult social care

Comment by Ben Houchen on climate project go ahead

Banks will have the power to pause payments for up to four days to give them more time to investigate fraud.

Banks will have the power to pause payments for up to four days to give them more time to investigate fraud.

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UK banks given powers to block customer cards for 4 days whenever they see fit

Bannatyne Gym in Darlington

Bannatyne Gym in Darlington

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Bannatyne set to up membership fees over 'rising costs' for second time in 11 months

The North East is expected to have the lowest rise in energy bills in the country, even though prices are still going up by more than £60,

The North East is expected to have the lowest rise in energy bills in the country, even though prices are still going up by more than £60,

Energy Price Cap

North East to see lowest average rise in electricity bills says expert

These new rules will see more than two million workers able to keep an estimated £200m a year that is paid in tips, gratuities and service charges.

These new rules will see more than two million workers able to keep an estimated £200m a year that is paid in tips, gratuities and service charges.

New tipping law to be rolled out in restaurants across the UK this week

The proposed designs

The proposed designs

Listed site to be converted into flagship building society branch

Cllr Chris Foote-Wood (on left) and other campaigners outside Barclays Barnard Castle branch as it closed on Wednesday

Cllr Chris Foote-Wood (on left) and other campaigners outside Barclays Barnard Castle branch as it closed on Wednesday

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Demonstration held to 'mourn loss' of Barclays after bank 'betrays' town with closure

Dave Farry outside his former Post Office in Ferryhill

Dave Farry outside his former Post Office in Ferryhill

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County Durham subpostmaster claims 'goalposts' for Horizon payments have moved

Winter fuel payment LIVE: Millions to lose out on hundreds of pounds

Winter fuel payment LIVE: Millions to lose out on hundreds of pounds

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Winter fuel payment LATEST: MPs vote to scrap support payments

Age UK is warning the move will push thousands of people into poverty. Labour MPs Andy McDonald and Lola McEvoy, insets, are on opposing sides of the debate

Age UK is warning the move will push thousands of people into poverty. Labour MPs Andy McDonald and Lola McEvoy, insets, are on opposing sides of the debate

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Winter fuel payment cuts will 'impoverish thousands of Darlington pensioners'

Barclays, Barnard Castle.

Barclays, Barnard Castle.

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Second public meeting called over earlier closure of town's Barclays bank

September Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

September Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

September Premium Bond winners have been announced - have you won £1 million?

Head Office, razorblue

Head Office, razorblue

Overcoming IT challenges in the insurance, legal, and finance sectors

NS&I has told Premium Bond holders about a deadline that must be met each month to get any winnings.

NS&I has told Premium Bond holders about a deadline that must be met each month to get any winnings.

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Premium Bond holders issued warning by NS&I as deadline approaches

HMRC returned £3.57 billion in overpaid taxes to workers last year, an FOI request has revealed.

HMRC returned £3.57 billion in overpaid taxes to workers last year, an FOI request has revealed.

HMRC error sees more than 5.5 million workers paid £661 - are you owed money?

Moor House Wind Farm in Darlington

Moor House Wind Farm in Darlington

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Durham council pension fund invests £30m in renewable energy projects

Debbie Simpson and John Forth

Debbie Simpson and John Forth

Sunderland businesses urged to apply for funding - before money runs out

HMRC returned £3.57 billion in overpaid taxes to workers last year, an FOI request has revealed.

HMRC returned £3.57 billion in overpaid taxes to workers last year, an FOI request has revealed.

HMRC error sees more than 5.5 million workers paid £661 - are you owed money?

The average UK household's winter bills are set to go up by £149 this winter as a new price cap is placed.

The average UK household's winter bills are set to go up by £149 this winter as a new price cap is placed.

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Average UK household energy bill to rise by £149 this winter amid new price cap

HMRC has issued a deadline a parents so they do not miss out on £1,331 of child benefits.

HMRC has issued a deadline a parents so they do not miss out on £1,331 of child benefits.

HMRC issues warning to parents who could miss out on £1,331 amid deadline

Have you got any King Charles III coins in your loose change?

Have you got any King Charles III coins in your loose change?

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Rare King Charles 50p coin sells for £153 on eBay - how to tell if you have one

A Freedom of Information (FOI) has found that pensioners could be owed more than £100,000 from the DWP.

A Freedom of Information (FOI) has found that pensioners could be owed more than £100,000 from the DWP.

Thousands of pensioners could be owed more than £100,000 in DWP error

Check this guide to know what mortgage is best for you.

Check this guide to know what mortgage is best for you.

What are the different types of mortgages? A simple need to know guide

Paul Edwards, who has joined Darlington Building Society as Chief Risk Officer

Paul Edwards, who has joined Darlington Building Society as Chief Risk Officer

New senior officer ‘excited’ to join building society that makes a difference

Former CEO Stephen Lancaster in the Middlesbrough office

Former CEO Stephen Lancaster in the Middlesbrough office

From Middlesbrough to Mayfair - GB Bank to switch HQ away from North East

Neil Parker Chief Exec of Joslin Rhodes and founder of PlanHappy Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

Neil Parker Chief Exec of Joslin Rhodes and founder of PlanHappy Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT

How to retire perfectly, with enough money to make your dreams come true

Chris Brown, Director of Products and Marketing at Darlington Building Society. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Northern Echo

Chris Brown, Director of Products and Marketing at Darlington Building Society. Photograph: Stuart Boulton/The Northern Echo

Building a community of mortgages

Barclays, TSB and the Co-Operative Bank are currently offering switch deals to new customers following the likes of Lloyds and Nationwide who have run similar offers recently.

Barclays, TSB and the Co-Operative Bank are currently offering switch deals to new customers following the likes of Lloyds and Nationwide who have run similar offers recently.

Martin Lewis reveals how to claim free cash from major banks including Barclays

The company offered a Porsche as a prize for anyone who could hit a hole-in-one.

The company offered a Porsche as a prize for anyone who could hit a hole-in-one.

Darlington golf event offers Porsche as a prize for hole-in-one

Darlington Building Society staff after completing the leadership development programme

Darlington Building Society staff after completing the leadership development programme

New leadership programme has positive impact at Darlington Building Society

Metro Bank has about 2.7 million customers (PA)

Metro Bank has about 2.7 million customers (PA)

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First of its bank for residents and businesses opening in the North East

David Fort (Haines Watts), Rick Chana (Evelyn Partners), Donna Bulmer (Haines Watts), Antony Sassen (Haines Watts), Tom Shave (Evelyn Partners), James Sutton (Haines Watts), Fiona Cresswell (Haines Watts) and Jonathan Scott (Haines Watts)

David Fort (Haines Watts), Rick Chana (Evelyn Partners), Donna Bulmer (Haines Watts), Antony Sassen (Haines Watts), Tom Shave (Evelyn Partners), James Sutton (Haines Watts), Fiona Cresswell (Haines Watts) and Jonathan Scott (Haines Watts)

'Exciting time' as Newcastle office of business advice firm is taken over

The Bank of England makes its decision on Thursday

The Bank of England makes its decision on Thursday

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North East business leaders give mixed views on timing of interest rate cut

The National Lottery and EuroMillions have turned hundreds of people into millionaires overnight

The National Lottery and EuroMillions have turned hundreds of people into millionaires overnight

National Lottery

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The 10 biggest National Lottery and EuroMillions prizes ever won by Brits

Newcastle Building Society colleagues celebrate

Newcastle Building Society colleagues celebrate

Building society becomes pioneer with UK-first pension plan

The Treasury has shared that 1p and 2p coins will be used for years to come

The Treasury has shared that 1p and 2p coins will be used for years to come

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Treasury gives verdict on whether 1p and 2p coins will go out of circulation

New rules introduced by the UK's financial watchdog mean that banks shutting branches will need to protect customers' access to cash.

New rules introduced by the UK's financial watchdog mean that banks shutting branches will need to protect customers' access to cash.

Banks closing branches told they will have to protect customers access to cash

Gillian Sayburn and Andrew Little

Gillian Sayburn and Andrew Little

Shock rise in financial battles for businesses across the North East

The Barclays branch in Barnard Castle.

The Barclays branch in Barnard Castle.

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Barclays confirms new closure date for County Durham branch - and it's months away