Council tax bills increased 5.1 percent in the past year with one area seeing their bills go up by almost 14 percent. Analysis from RIFT found average bills for Band D properties went up from £1,966 last year to £2,065 this year. London saw the biggest increase, as bills went up 6.2 percent to £1,801 […]
Shoppers are being urged to “watch out” for fake Black Friday discount scams as the number in circulation surges. Research from Barclays Bank found the reported purchase scams increased by a staggering 34 percent over Black Friday and Cyber Monday in 2022, with £1,072 being lost on average per person to scammers. Scammers often replicate […]
Nearly four in ten adults want to start their own business – but are too scared to go it alone, research has found. A poll of 2,000 adults found 49 percent of these love the idea of being their own boss, with 45 percent becoming more determined to start their own business since the start […]
Fraud officials at the DWP are to review claims for five benefits and the state pension next year. The DWP has said the reviews of state pension claims will include those administered through the ‘Get Your State Pension online’ service during this financial year. Fraud and error rates fell 3.6 percent over the past year, […]
Martin Lewis has shared a list of the latest best fixed rate and other energy deals with a simple rule of thumb to help decide whether to go for one or not. He has told users it may be worth fixing if the price on offer is two percent or lower beneath the Ofgem price […]
They’re raising tens of thousands of pounds on average, enough to transform their final years, but this option isn’t for everyone. It’s only open to homeowners aged 55 and over, and has both pros and cons, depending on your personal circumstances. Latest figures show older homeowners are raising typical lump sums of almost £100,000 and […]
The drop in inflation is positive news for households as it means incomes might be less stretched than they have been. The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) significantly fell to 4.6 percent this month – the lowest level in two years – with the slowdown coming after energy prices soared last year. However the decline in […]
Energy standing charges are set to be reviewed after customers have been left angered by rising costs. Regulator Ofgem says now is the “right time” to look at the basic price of energy bills, with households set for further increases next year. Concerns have been raised that energy bills – combined with general living costs […]
Introduction: Philo is a popular streaming service that offers a wide range of TV channels and on-demand content. If you’re a Philo subscriber and need to update your payment method, this article will guide you through a quick and easy process. Whether you want to switch to a new credit card, update your billing information, […]
