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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

Willie Hay says the British Government has embraced Alice in Wonderland politics.

Willie Hay accuses British Government of ‘Alice in Wonderland politics’ Kevin Mullan

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

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

Colum Eastwood has said: 'The health service has basically collapsed in Northern Ireland. It would embarrass a third world country.'

NHS has ‘basically collapsed’, outcomes would ‘embarrass third world country’ Kevin Mullan

Colum Eastwood denouncing the legacy bill on Wednesday.

Eastwood angrily denounces ‘legacy bill’ as ‘affront to democracy’ Kevin Mullan

The 'Free Derry' mural in the Bogside area of the city.

DERRY JOURNAL Editorial: Britain looking after ‘its boys’ with legacy bill Kevin Mullan

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

An Ulster History Circle blue plaque in honour of Bridget Desmond

Book review: Bridget Desmond showed us how to stand on our own feet Rachael Ferguson

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

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

Independent Councillor Nicholas Crossan.

Financial aid for Donegal businesses hit by flooding welcome 'but not enough' Laura Glenn

Colum Eastwood

Colum Eastwood says rail review a ‘once-in-a-generation’ opportunity Kevin Mullan

UK Weather: Flood alerts issued for parts of the UK Daniel Mcneil

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

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

Empire Cinema group enters administration - full list of closures Beth Franklin

Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters who demand ‘no more U-turns’ from Labour leader

Watch: Sir Keir Starmer heckled on stage by green protesters Will Millar

A Just Stop Oil protester runs onto Court 18 and releases confetti

Just Stop Oil disrupt Wimbledon with ‘orange confetti & jigsaw pieces’ Will Millar

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

Local councils call for total ban on disposable vapes by 2024

A narrow stretch of the A5 between Derry and Strabane

A5 described as ‘killer’ and ‘Ireland’s most dangerous road’ Kevin Mullan

The A5

Dáil unanimously passes motion calling on Dublin to reaffirm 50% A5 funding Kevin Mullan

Leo Varadkar

Doherty accuses Varadkar of ‘partitionism’ as he compares life expectancies Kevin Mullan

Donegal TD Deputy Padraig MacLochlainn.

Updated defective blocks scheme will 'leave many homeowners behind' - TD Laura Glenn

An Israeli armoured vehicle is stationed amid billowing smoke during an ongoing military operation in Jenin city in the occupied West Bank on July 4, 2023. Israel's biggest military operation for years in the occupied West Bank continued for a second day on July 4, leaving at least 10 Palestinians dead and forcing thousands to flee their homes as the government said it struck "with great strength" the militant stronghold. (Photo by Jaafar ASHTIYEH / AFP) (Photo by JAAFAR ASHTIYEH/AFP via Getty Images)

Eastwood brings forward motion condemning ongoing actions of Israel

Health conditions that could see you collect an extra £400 a month Daniel Mcneil

Teachers promised £2,400 bonus by Labour to cap ‘mass resignations’

Labour plan to offer teachers £2,400 bonus to cap mass resignations Will Millar

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

Conor Murphy

Murphy warns swingeing cuts doing ‘irreparable’ and ‘lifelong’ damage Kevin Mullan

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

Leo Varadkar

Varadkar: €44.5m for Magee will help deliver ‘long-standing' Derry demands Kevin Mullan

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

Homeowners are seeking 100% redress on homes built with defective blocks.

Defective Concrete Block Act 2022 expected to be signed this Friday Laura Glenn

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

Enjoy the seaside

Going Green: ​Make little changes before visiting the seaside Green campaigner and consumer expert Angela Terry

Brand ambassador, Nadine Coyle, launches Skin Generics at CoDA

Nadine Coyle launches Skin Generics at City of Derry Airport Staff Reporter

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

Magee College

What will Dublin’s €44.5m allocation for Magee College do? Kevin Mullan

'Far from there being mass emigration, the population of Donegal increased', the Taoiseach has said.

Varadkar says Donegal not suffering mass emigration after McDonald criticism Kevin Mullan