That was down to supply shortages, triggered by lockdowns designed to stop the spread of Covid, which hit car production hard. With new cars in short supply and deliveries arriving months late, motorists were forced to buy secondhand, driving up demand and prices. Some owners have even sold their used motor for more than they […]

Millions of households are due to see their energy bills rise again in January after Ofgem announced a new increase in the price cap. The energy price cap will increase by five percent from the current £1,834 to £1,928 from January 1 for a typical dual fuel household in England, Wales and Scotland. Ofgem said […]

Waspi women, which stands for Women Against State Pension Injustice (or Inequality, as there are now two campaigns), were hit by moves to bring the state pension age into line with men in the Pensions Act 1995. This affected women born in the 1950s, who argued that they were not given sufficient warning of the […]

NatWest Group has set out plans to close another 19 branches, mostly in the early part of next year, the latest tranche of hundreds of banks that have closed in recent years. The bank said it will shut 18 NatWest branches and one Royal Bank of Scotland set. The NatWest branches are mainly spread across […]

With energy bills set to rise again in January, Martin Lewis explained the “one deal” on the market that’s offering a “good” rate. Ofgem has announced that it will be increasing the energy price cap by five percent in its next quarterly adjustment, adding around £94 to average bills over the course of the year. […]

Nationwide Building Society has launched a new, competitive instant access savings account to encourage saving among young people. The new FlexOne Saver will pay a competitive five percent on balances up to £5,000. Nationwide has also increased the rate on its off-sale FlexOne Regular Saver account to five percent. As the cost of living crisis […]

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Energy price cap set to rise: Here’s what it means for your finances (Image: Getty) Ofgem has announced it will be raising the energy price cap on January 1, driving costs up again for millions of households […]

The rules on Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) will be changed to allow savers to pay into multiple ISAs of the same type in one year and to facilitate transfers between providers. The government is also giving the green light for “certain fractional shares” to be held in ISA. This will be a welcome move for […]

Where Hamleys leads, toy lovers follow and this year’s top picks from the iconic retailer promise endless fun and education too. The line-up, from £18, includes predicted best-seller, LOL Magic Flyers, a new innovative take on the ever-popular LOL doll, closely followed by perennial favourite Barbie. For imaginative early years play there is Disney Winnie and Piglet’s Treehouse and a […]

There’s a new treat in store for foodies and their festive cheeseboards this Christmas as full-bodied Cheddars from Golden Hooves, part of an eco-focused, UK farming co-operative, make their debut. The sustainable shining stars, a global award-winning Vintage Cheddar whose crumbly texture bursts with rugged savoury and caramel notes and its rounded Mature sibling – […]