Money

Updated 12 MAR 2018

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,…
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…
How you can get Aldi's award-winning gin for free

Aldi's Oliver Cromwell London Dry Gin has been flying off the shelves since it was awarded a gold medal at the International Wine and Spirits…
This is how much you need to earn to buy a house by 2020

If you're hoping to get on the property ladder in the next few years, you might want to read this! While we all know how difficult it has become to…
Getting married? How to watch out for mounting costs and tackle them

Wedding season is here again, and while it's a happy time for couples and their guests, it can also prove very costly. Here’s how the bills pile up…
Child Trust Funds: Your child could have £1000 in a 'lost' savings account

Are you a parent to a child born between 2002 and 2010? If so, they could have thousands of pounds sitting forgotten in a savings account somewhere.…
IKEA is giving away a free gift with every purchase – here's how to get yours

You could win a holiday to Sweden, a spa stay or £1,000 to spend at IKEA on your next trip to the home and furniture store, no matter how much you…
20 easy ways to save money in the home

Whether you're trying to save for something special or would simply like a bit of extra cash each month, just a few simple tweaks to your routine…
Old £5 notes need to be spent by this date

Members of the public don't have long to spend their old £5 notes. The paper notes will cease to become legal tender on Friday 5 May, and will no…