What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes for new ones
Personal finance
What to do with old £20 notes – how to exchange old notes for new ones
Old paper £20 and £50 notes are no longer legal tender. We explain what to do with your old banknotes and where to exchange them.
29 Dec 2022
Key dates for 2023: here are the dates you need to know when it comes to your money in 2023
Personal finance
Key dates for 2023: here are the dates you need to know when it comes to your money in 2023
There is no shortage of important dates to be aware of next year – which are likely to affect your financial health. We run through the key dates in 2…
27 Dec 2022
Is it cheaper to leave the heating on low all day?
Personal finance
Is it cheaper to leave the heating on low all day?
The weather is getting colder and energy bills are rising, but is it really cheaper to leave the heating on low all day or should you only turn it on …
23 Dec 2022
How much does it cost to run an electric oven?
Personal finance
How much does it cost to run an electric oven?
We explain how much making a jacket potato, casserole or pizza in the oven costs you.
22 Dec 2022
The best offers for switching banks – get up to £175 free cash
Personal finance
The best offers for switching banks – get up to £175 free cash
Looking to move bank accounts? You can now bag as much as £200 for switching current accounts
22 Dec 2022
Why you need to act fast to get the best deals on savings accounts
Savings
Why you need to act fast to get the best deals on savings accounts
Savings rates are at their highest levels in over a decade, according to data from Moneyfacts
20 Dec 2022
What you need to think about before dipping into your investments
Personal finance
What you need to think about before dipping into your investments
With the costs of living affecting everyone right now, it’s understandable that you may want to dip into your investments. But before you do, here’s w…
20 Dec 2022
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Wood-burning stove vs central heating ‒ which is cheapest?
Personal finance
Wood-burning stove vs central heating ‒ which is cheapest?
Demand for wood-burning stoves has surged as households try to reduce their heating costs this winter. But how does a wood burner compare with central…
20 Dec 2022
Government extends mortgage guarantee scheme to help first-time buyers
Mortgages
Government extends mortgage guarantee scheme to help first-time buyers
The mortgage guarantee scheme helps those with 5% deposits secure high loan-to-value mortgages.
20 Dec 2022
How much does it cost to run a dishwasher?
Personal finance
How much does it cost to run a dishwasher?
We look into how much it costs to run a dishwasher and what you can do to reduce your energy bill.
19 Dec 2022
When will interest rates go up?
UK Economy
When will interest rates go up?
New interest rates will be announced this month – we look at whether they will go up and what the impact will be.
19 Dec 2022
Self-assessment tax returns: what you need to know about getting your tax bill right
Income tax
Self-assessment tax returns: what you need to know about getting your tax bill right
Understanding how self assessment works can help you ensure you pay the right amount of tax, as well as avoid penalties for missing the deadline.
16 Dec 2022
Pensions
Pensioners urged to check Pension Credit eligibility by 18 December to unlock £324 cost of living payment
Pensioners must apply for Pension Credit by 18 December to qualify for £324 payment, and then a further £900 next year. We explain who is eligible (yo…
16 Dec 2022
Consumers save nearly £3m by reducing energy use at peak hours, says the ESO
Personal finance
Consumers save nearly £3m by reducing energy use at peak hours, says the ESO
The ESO’s Demand Flexibility Service rewards consumers for using less energy during peak hours.
15 Dec 2022
Bank of England raises interest rate by 0.5%
UK Economy
Bank of England raises interest rate by 0.5%
The Bank of England has raised interest rates once again, this time by 0.5%. This takes the bank’s base rate to 3.5%, the highest it’s been since 2008…
15 Dec 2022
The best credit cards for cashback – December 2022
Personal finance
The best credit cards for cashback – December 2022
If you’re looking for a credit card that gives you cash back on your spending, here are the best deals around at the moment.
14 Dec 2022
Millions of homeowners face £250 jump in monthly mortgage payments next year
Mortgages
Millions of homeowners face £250 jump in monthly mortgage payments next year
The Bank of England has warned that homeowners and buy-to-let investors will need to pay thousands of pounds in extra mortgage payments next year. We …
14 Dec 2022
UK house prices rose 12.6% in October says the ONS
House prices
UK house prices rose 12.6% in October says the ONS
House prices have continued to rise according to data from the ONS, but all is not what it seems with the data.
14 Dec 2022
Understanding winter fuel payments
Personal finance
Understanding winter fuel payments
As winter sets in and temperatures plunge, many of us are worried about our rising energy bills. But the government’s winter fuel payment could help e…
14 Dec 2022
5 things you didn’t realise were affecting your credit score
Personal finance
5 things you didn’t realise were affecting your credit score
Make sure you’re keeping your credit score in top shape by avoiding these five mistakes.
14 Dec 2022
How to gift money to children this Christmas
Personal finance
How to gift money to children this Christmas
From funds, premium bonds to a share in their favourite brands – here’s how to gift money to children to Christmas.
13 Dec 2022
Premium Bond prize rate to rise from 2.2% to 3%
Savings
Premium Bond prize rate to rise from 2.2% to 3%
NS&I is increasing the Premium Bond prize rate for the third time this year, meaning there are hundreds of extra prizes in every draw. We look at how …
13 Dec 2022
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