Inflation jump just the start — Rachel Reeves will make things worse | Personal Finance | Finance
The jump in inflation in October was not a big surprise after the 10% increase in household fuel bills, but the cost-of-living crisis will worsen before it gets better. Most commenters expect the measures in the October Budget to add to inflation next year, as businesses pass on the costs of the large increases in minimum wages and in employer’s More...
DWP exact date confirmed for state pension top-up deadline | Personal Finance | Finance
People thinking of topping up their National Insurance (NI) contributions to increase their state pension may want to act now ahead of a final deadline. You can currently pay voluntary NI contributions over More...
Brit savers send money overseas to escape new Rachel Reeves tax grab | Personal Finance | Finance
Many Brits are moving their money into overseas investments to avoid a tax grab by Rachel Reeves, it is claimed. The move has been driven by a desire to avoid higher capital gains tax rates, as well as the slashing More...
Lloyds customer hoping to claim £200 told he may have to visit Halifax branch | Personal Finance | Finance
A saver thinking of switching to Lloyds Bank was told they may have to visit a Halifax branch to find out if they were eligible for some free cash. Lloyds Bank is currently offering £200 to switchers opening More...
Martin Lewis reveals four conditions which can reduce council tax bill to £0 | Personal Finance | Finance
Money expert Martin Lewis has listed four health conditions which could see your Council Tax bill reduced to £0. Returning to his ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show Live – also available on catch up service More...
Pensioners urged how to avoid new inheritance tax with loophole | Personal Finance | Finance
Britons are being urged to plan the use of their pensions more effectively before Rachel Reeves’s inheritance tax raid comes into force. In her first Autumn Budget, the Chancellor announced that from April More...
Martin Lewis issues warning to anyone who bought their house before 1991 | Personal Finance | Finance
Money expert Martin Lewis is urging people across the UK to check if they might be owed thousands of pounds back in council tax. That’s because despite years of campaigning on the issue, various governments More...
Simple change to thermostat could save more than £100 on energy | Personal Finance | Finance
UK energy customers could potentially save over £100 on their heating bills by merely reducing their thermostats by a small degree. According to Citizens Advice, lowering the thermostat by just 1C can result More...
EDF Energy gives £148 to customers ditching and switching before price | Personal Finance | Finance
Energy customers are being urged to ditch and switch to energy firm EDF Energy after it launched the ‘cheapest deal’ ahead of the next Ofgem energy price cap rise. EDF Energy is now offering a new Simply More...
Octopus Energy launches new smart tariff helping households save £140 a year | Personal Finance | Finance
Octopus Energy has launched a new smart tariff for households with traditional electric storage heaters, which could help them save around £140 a year. The ‘Snug Octopus’ tariff automatically schedules More...
