Latest articles by Ruth Emery
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HSBC regular saver rate hiked from 1% to 5% - here's how to get it
The bank is increasing interest rates on a range of savings products including its HSBC regular saver account and cash ISAs.
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Energy bill increases: how to beat unfair energy direct debit hikes
As energy bills rise, some customers have noticed their direct debits payments have increased by more than expected. Here are your rights if you are affected
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New ECO plus insulation grant could save households £310 a year
A new ECO plus insulation grant could put £1 billion into insulating homes and other energy efficiency improvements. We look at how the scheme works and how to claim.
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Autumn Statement 2022: what the benefits increases mean for you
The chancellor has announced that benefits will rise by 10.1% in April, while also making several changes to universal credit. We explain how the new policies could impact you.
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Autumn Statement 2022: state pension to rise 10.1% in April
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has pledged to keep the triple lock on the state pension, as well as announcing an uplift to pension credit and a new cost of living payment for pensioners
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Royal Mail extends deadline to use up non-barcoded stamps to July 2023
Royal Mail extends deadline to use up non-barcoded 1st and 2nd class stamps to 31 July next year before they become invalid for postage
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Property sales stall while rental market picks up steam
The UK housing market is grinding to a halt, according to surveyors, with house prices falling in East Anglia and south-east England
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Amazon adds extra fee to choose music on Alexa – can you beat the hike?
Amazon Prime members must pay an extra £8.99 a month to have full control over their music choice and playlists
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Interest rates rise to 3% - what it means for your mortgage, borrowing and savings
The Bank of England has hiked rates by 0.75 percentage points, the biggest jump for three decades. We explain what this means for your money
