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ISAs: ‘The most popular account’ to boost tax free savings – how to apply | Personal Finance | Finance

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Getting the best out of ISAs should become easier for UK savers (Image: GETTY) Getting the best out of ISAs should become easier for UK savers after the government announced a shake-up that will let them […]

Updated: Dec 2, 2023
Side hustle success: Father son duo on track to making £70k a year on top of 9 to 5 | Personal Finance | Finance

John and his son Victor are managing a fleet of 10 vehicles, which they hope will generate £70,000 and more in subsequent years. Victor initially turned to car sharing company Turo while looking for a time-effective way to make additional income. He uploaded his girlfriend’s BMW One series and was shocked to find it got […]

Updated: Dec 2, 2023
Woman, 55, had never used a computer. Now she books cruise trip rock shows for 2,000 | Personal Finance | Finance

Just a few years ago Vikki, 55, barely knew how to switch a computer on. Now she routinely books up to 2,000 people onto cruise ships to view a hugely popular rock show tribute to rock legend Meatloaf and songwriter Jim Steinman, which involves booking every single guest on board individually. “People often underestimate me,” […]

Updated: Dec 2, 2023
Rejoiner ‘hatred getting worse’ after EU forced to admit it needs City of London – insider | Politics | News

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer would squander the benefits of Brexit by cosying up to the EU and “watering things down”, a City analyst has claimed in a fresh warning to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. And David Buik has warned: “The Remainer hatred of Brexit is not going away – it’s getting worse.” Mr Buik, […]

Updated: Dec 1, 2023
DWP confirms how much your weekly state pension payments will be from next year | Personal Finance | Finance

Millions of state pensioners receiving the new and old payments are in for a significant cash boost yet again as Chancellor Jeremy Hunt confirmed the triple lock will be reinstated in his Autumn Statment last month. Recent figures show that average earnings have increased by 8.5 percent this year, whereas inflation has come down to […]

Updated: Dec 1, 2023
TV licence fee increase confirmed as BBC charge could increase by £10.65 next year | Personal Finance | Finance

The BBC’s TV licence fee is tipped to increase by £10.65 bringing the total charge up to £169.65 after two years of freezes to combat the cost of living crisis. The DCMS has confirmed that there are no plans to freeze the fee further after Independent MP Julian Knight asked if it would consider “freezing […]

Updated: Dec 1, 2023
These energy suppliers will pay you to use less electricity this evening – full list | Personal Finance | Finance

Britons can be paid not to use as much electricity this very evening if they are signed up with a supplier taking part in the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS). Customers looking to save cash through the scheme must also have a working smart meter installed at the property. The DFS will be activated on December […]

Updated: Dec 1, 2023
British Gas customers to be paid to reduce their energy usage today | Personal Finance | Finance

British Gas is inviting customers to take part in an event today where they can get paid to reduce their electricity usage during peak hours. Customers will be paid £5 for each kWh they reduce their usage between 4.30pm and 6pm later today, December 1. This is through the group’s PeakSave scheme. The supplier will […]

Updated: Dec 1, 2023
Martin Lewis warning as anyone with a private pension needs this vital document | Personal Finance | Finance

Martin Lewis has warned pension savers they need to have a vital document up to date or their savings could end up going to their ex partner. Mr Lewis told listeners to his BBC podcast that anyone with a private or workplace pension needs to have an expression of wishes document set up. The form […]

Updated: Dec 1, 2023
Ofgem price cap: How much costs of household appliances will increase next month | Personal Finance | Finance

New figures show how much the cost of using daily appliances will increase when the energy price cap increases next month. The Ofgem price cap is increasing from the start of January with typical bills for a household increasing from £1,834 a year to £1,928 a year. Calculations from Nimblefins have revealed how this will […]

Updated: Dec 1, 2023