Money

Updated 17 SEP 2019

Martin Lewis reveals how homeowners could be risking £1,000 fine

Martin Lewis has revealed households could be at risk of landing a £1,000 fine if they don’t complete a form sent to them by their local council.…
The one thing you should NEVER do at a house viewing, according to Phil Spencer

When viewing your dream house, chances are you'll want to shout it from the rooftops, telling everyone – including the estate agent – just how…
5 ways to reduce wedding costs for yourself and your guests

It's easy to get carried away when wedding planning, and with so many different factors to consider – from the venue to the wedding dress and the…
I'm in HUGE debt because of Instagram - here's how I'm clearing it

MyFrugalYear is the anonymous instagram account who has broken all the rules to talk candidly about money. About how much she's spent and how much…
Phil Spencer reveals how to boost your property value by thousands – for free

After 19 years working on Location, Location, Location with Kirstie Allsopp, it's fair to say Phil Spencer knows a thing or two about buying and…
Martin Lewis reveals the 5 hidden cash payouts that could earn you hundreds

Martin Lewis has revealed many people across the UK are owed hundreds of pounds from energy providers, the taxman and student loan companies, which…
Childcare vouchers are changing in April - all you need to know ahead of the deadline

The government is set to bring the Childcare Vouchers scheme to an end in April 2018, meaning that parents will no longer be able to join the scheme…
The Royal Mint unveils 4 new Beatrix Potter 50p coins - find out how much they're worth

The Royal Mint has released four new 50p coins as part of its ongoing celebration of the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth. The first coin,…
Under-55s could soon receive £10,000 from the government with no strings attached

Having an extra £10,000 would be life-changing for many of us, offering the opportunity to travel more, start a business, or simply live more…
Tax-free childcare is now open to all parents with children under 12 – find out how to apply

All working parents with children under the age of 12 can now apply for the government's tax-free childcare scheme – helping to save up to £2,000…

Council tax is set to increase in April – find out how much it could cost you

Nearly every household in England is set to face council tax rises from April 2018, along with higher charges for waste disposal and parking,…
This is when your old £10 notes need to be spent by

Brits have less than one month to spend their old paper £10 notes. The notes will cease to be legal tender in the UK on 1 March, and will no longer…
The cost of passports is about to increase – how to beat the hike

The cost of a child's passport in the UK could soar by nearly 30 per cent in March, according to new plans announced by the Home Office. The cost…
The easy way you could save £300 a year in your home

Millions of households in the UK have spent an extra £1,500 on bills over the past six years by failing to switch energy suppliers, it has been…
This is how to get an IKEA Christmas tree for just £5

Finding the perfect Christmas tree for your home can not only be a difficult task, but an expensive one. But this year you could get a locally…
A railcard for 26-30 year olds is launching next year!

Train passengers aged between 26 and 30 may soon be able to save money on train tickets with the launch of a new railcard in the UK. The 26-30…
Your old £1 coins need to be spent by this date

If you've still got some old one pound coins lying around, you don't have long left to spend them! The coins will cease to be legal tender on 15…
The new £10 note featuring Jane Austen is available today

The new plastic £10 notes featuring an image of Jane Austen have gone into circulation. More than a million of the notes were released at selected…
A-Level students, you can get a free Nando's today!

Students across the UK will be receiving their A-Level results on Thursday, and if you're one of them you'll be able to celebrate (or commiserate)…
Brits' surprising investments revealed as interest rates fall

Low interest rates are forcing Brits to switch traditional savings for more quirky investments – including books, vinyl records and toys. First…