Much of the nation has been reliant on central heating this month after temperatures plunged to icy lows. And, as always, many are confused as to what works out cheapest. Is it better, financially, to keep the boiler ticking over on low all day? Or should bill-payers whack the thermostat up the moment their home […]

Boots has been forced to take “vital” products off its shelves in a bid to deter gangs as Britain is gripped by soaring shoplifting rates. Experts say the thieves have their eye on baby formula and other “hot products” to sell on to dodgy outlets in the UK or buyers abroad. It was also suggested […]

Martin Lewis’s letter to Jeremy Hunt in full – five key requests ahead of Spring Budget (Image: PA) Martin Lewis has published an open letter of policy requests to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt ahead of the Government’s upcoming Spring Budget. From “unfair” Child Benefit rules to above-inflation mid-contract broadband and mobile price hikes, the Money Saving Expert […]

People can save more than £50 a year by making sure their loft is properly insulated, experts have said. According to Energy Saving Trust, as much as a quarter of heat is lost through the roof of a poorly or uninsulated home, making this a key area to look after to help reduce energy bills. […]

A substantial number of savers may be at risk of losing money in tax, according to recent research. An analysis carried out by Shawbrook Bank found there were nearly 4.2 million savings accounts at risk of tax in September 2023, an increase of 900,000 since April 2023. The data from CACI also showed there were […]

High earners have been warned they may end up with nowhere near enough income in retirement to maintain their standard of living. Research from Hargreaves Lansdown found just 30 percent of high earners are on track for what is deemed a “comfortable” retirement, which is £37,300 for a single person and £54,500 a year for […]

More than 465,000 households in the UK face “fuel poverty” this winter due to the January increase in the energy price cap, figures show. Data science firm Outra revealed that the price cap increase on January 1 led to a 12.2 percent rise in households affected by fuel poverty, compared to October 2023. A household […]

Martin Lewis has called on Jeremy Hunt to ‘fix’ four key policies in an open letter to the Chancellor. The message urged Government action to change the rules for Child Benefit, the Lifetime ISA, above inflation broadband and mobile price increases, and the real terms cut to student living loans. Mr Lewis said on X: […]

Ken Woods was desperate when he asked Crusader to help him escape the tech mire and get what had been promised to the public – that people could keep their home numbers and the changeover was free.  ++ If you’ve been affected by this issue or feel you’ve been a victim of injustice, please contact […]

Food banks are seeing new faces every single day, with one recording an increase of 161 per cent in referrals in the last two years, as many struggle to afford life in Britain. Demand has skyrocketed in recent months, but donations are dwindling as soaring energy costs, food price inflation and growing poverty leave Britons […]