‘I’m a property expert and these 6 clues prove you’re paying too much | Personal Finance | Finance
The UK’s property market is in a state of flux, with incoming changes to stamp duty making it challenging to work out where house prices are going and how much to offer when you are looking to buy a home. One expert claimes to be able to spot the signs that a home is overpriced. Jo Eccles, founder and managing director of Eccord, told The More...
‘I saved £3K on my car with simple switch drivers don’t know about’ | Personal Finance | Finance
A driver shared how a simple switch has slashed her car costs by £3,000 yet the majority of motorists do not even know you can do it. Charlotte Coles, 32, from Basingstoke, organised a car finance deal when More...
Interest rates LIVE: Bank of England expected to hold rate at 4.5% | Personal Finance | Finance
UK average regular earnings growth remained at 5.9% in the three months to January and was 3.2% higher after taking Consumer Prices Index inflation into account, the Office for National Statistics has said. Meanwhile, More...
Full list of Lloyds, Halifax and Bank of Scotland branch closures in April | UK | News
The Lloyds Banking group is set to close a total of 252 bank branches during 2025 and 2026, citing a growing reliance on online and mobile banking services.The banking giant said the decision to close branches More...
DWP payments to help buy food and other essentials | Personal Finance | Finance
Extra financial support could be available for those claiming certain benefits, thanks to the Budgeting Loan provided by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). This loan is exclusively for individuals who More...
HMRC warning on pensions contributions as your employer must obey rule | Personal Finance | Finance
HMRC has clarified the rules around pension contributions after a question from a taxpayer. The person asked the tax authority: “If salary sacrifice would take me below NMW [National Minimum Wage] can More...
DWP fraud warning over £10,000 limit as ‘you could face prosecution’ | Personal Finance | Finance
The DWP has clarified the rules around penalties that can be imposed on claimants as new anti-fraud laws are coming in. MPs have been scrutinising draft legislation that would allow administrative penalties More...
State Pension: These savers could boost pot by as much as £6,500 with simple fix | UK | News
The Government has said parents who did not claim child benefit will be able top up their state pension for free. Parents will be able to apply for the National Insurance credits from April 2026, although the More...
Contactless card users warned payment limit could change | Personal Finance | Finance
A proposed change by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) could completely change your shopping experience. Under the new proposal, the current £100 cap on contactless payments could be removed. This limit More...
Claim up to 90% discount on water bills before increase – full list of discounts available | Personal Finance | Finance
Britons are being advised to check discounts in their area (Image: (Image: GETTY)) UK residents are facing a pressing call to verify their eligibility for a water bill discount ahead of the significant hikes More...
