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Thousands of people have said they are concerned about their bills increasing (Picture: AFP) Tens of thousands of pensioners will not receive the winter fuel payment this Christmas due to a massive backlog in claims, forcing them to fend for themselves as temperatures plummet. The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is grappling with waves of new claims for pension credit after Chancellor Rachel Reeves said in July that those…

Wondering what your festive light display adds to your electricity bill? (Picture : Getty Images) Before you know it, it’ll be time to get the Christmas decorations out, untangle the fairy lights, and deck the halls. But one thing that might not put you in the festive spirit is the rising cost of living and how this might affect your ho-ho-holidays. With everything from the cost of energy bills to…