Thousands of Britain’s elderly face still having to make mortgage payments long after they have retired, according to official figures. An increasing number of home buyers are taking out mortgages of up to 40 years in order to make monthly payments affordable. As a result, more people will still be making payments well into the […]

Today, energy bills are set to decrease by hundreds of pounds, providing some relief for households struggling with costs. The Ofgem price cap has dropped by around 12 percent, meaning energy bills for millions of Brits will become a bit cheaper. The new price cap set by the energy regulator is now £1,690 for the […]

The school holiday is always jam-packed with social engagements – and that means extra costs, too. Whether you’re paying for holiday clubs, fuel to cover visiting friends, or hosting extra children for playdates, the costs rack up as you find things to do for family entertainment. So, we like to find savings wherever we can […]

Over at MoneyMagpie this time of year is huge. The new tax year on April 6 usually brings with it a few changes here and there, but this year will see a bulk of financial changes following the most recent budget. Here’s what you need to know. More than one Cash ISA For the first […]

April 1 is nicknamed National Prike Hike Day in the UK, as key essentials use the day to hike up their costs ahead of the new financial year. This year Britons will see their council tax, water bill and broadband all go up, among several other essential items, despite an ongoing cost of living crisis. […]

Six in 10 parents would like to find ways to boost their child’s learning – but rising costs have seen education take a back seat, according to research. A study of 1,000 mums and dads, of children aged eight to 18, revealed exactly half would have loved to have bought more revision materials or additional […]

UK startup Nukoko is using homegrown faba beans to create a cheaper, eco-friendly alternative to chocolate – so is a new love just around the corner for those with a sweet tooth and the industry at large? Nukoko’s pulse-based innovation has a lot going for it.  Along with the product, which has a satisfying nuttiness […]

After a two-year price freeze, the annual BBC TV licence fee will rise again tomorrow by £10.50. Despite wide criticism, it was confirmed by Culture Secretary Lucy Frazer that the price would increase in line with September 2023’s inflation rate of 6.7 percent, taking the cost up from £159 to £169.50 a year on April […]

Since 2021 the average wages of Publicans and managers of licensed premises saw the highest percentage increase compared to other professions, new research reveals. , by HR and payroll software provider Ciphr found that just 90 job roles (26 percent of those with data available) reported strong salary growth of 16.2 percent or more. Analysis […]

Experts are urging anybody who is keen to buy an annuity to act now as they can get up to £2,500 more income than just a couple of years ago. Yet this opportunity may not last for much longer. An annuity is the guaranteed lifetime for income that retirees can buy with their pension savings, […]