
Tom Higgins
Tom Higgins is a journalist covering all aspects of the financial world, from investing and sustainability to pensions and personal finance. He graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London in June 2020 and has since written online and in print for the Financial Times group, New Statesman media group, numerous trade magazines, and has worked with Bloomberg on social media projects. He has a deep interest in environmentalism, social change, and data-driven storytelling. He can be found tweeting at @tomhuwhig.
Latest articles by Tom Higgins
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UK’s cheapest supermarket revealed
The cheapest supermarket has been crowned, according to Which? - and you could save £17 on your weekly shop by switching to it
By Sue Hayward Last updated
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HMRC tax credit renewal packs: act quickly to avoid losing benefit payments
Households receiving tax credits will be asked to confirm their details to ensure they continue to receive their entitlement. Here’s everything you need to know to make sure you don’t miss out on up to £3,480 a year
By Tom Higgins Published
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Festival ticket scam warnings – how to protect yourself
Concert ticket scams have rocketed by more than 500% over the past year, while festival fraud has more than doubled. Here’s how to keep yourself safe ahead of the festival season.
By Tom Higgins Published
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Council tax goes up - how much more are you paying where you live?
April brings an increase to most people’s council tax bills - find out how much more your council tax bill is and how it compares to the rest of the country
By Nicole García Mérida Last updated
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Rent increases: cost of living crisis is pushing rent to ‘unaffordable’ levels - what can renters do?
Rents are rocketing, and tenants are competing for a shrinking number of rental properties. We explain how to deal with rent hikes and outline your rights
By Vaishali Varu Last updated
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Broadband speed: how fast does your broadband need to be?
Avoid the dreaded buffering by ensuring your broadband speed is fast enough to meet your needs
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Warning: new council tax rebate scams - here's how to spot them
Households have been warned of scammers pretending to be local councils
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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How to report scams and get your money back after being scammed
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Holidaymakers lose nearly £3,000 to scams, bank warns
Fake flights, hotels and caravans leave holidaymakers out of pocket by thousands of pounds. Here's what to look out for and how to stay safe from holiday scams
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Energy bills: Nearly half of adults struggled to pay before prices surged
Over five million households at risk of not being able to pay their energy bills
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Apple Pay Wallet text scam: how to stay safe from latest fraud attempt
Here is how to spot and avoid the Apple Pay Wallet text scam
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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What is a ponzi scam? How to tell a Ponzi scheme from a genuine investment opportunity
Ponzi schemes are evolving, making it critical to know how to spot one
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Can you reclaim thousands in missing state pension payments? Mothers urged to check NI records
Simply filling in a form could result in a higher pension and a worthwhile lump sum
By Tom Higgins Published
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Iceland gives out more £30 vouchers to pensioners to help with cost of living
Iceland has boosted its voucher scheme to give out more vouchers to vulnerable customers
By Tom Higgins Last updated
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Pre-paid funeral providers to be regulated
Considering a pre-paid funeral plan? We explain which firms will be regulated and what you need to know if you already have one
By Tom Higgins Published
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Two in three UK crypto owners borrowed money to invest
Consumers who borrowed money to buy crypto coins are left with devastating losses and debt after the coins crash
By Tom Higgins Published
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Brits buy less food amid cost of living crisis
Households are cutting back on food purchases as costs soar, official stats show
By Tom Higgins Published
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House prices hit a new record high
House prices up by £3,000 according to Halifax’s latest house price index
By Tom Higgins Published
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BT vs Sky: which is the better broadband provider?
If you’re trying to decide between BT and Sky for your broadband, we’ve done the hard work for you, comparing what they offer, how much their packages cost and any areas where they go the extra mile
By Tom Higgins Published
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Energy firms’ customer service falls as bills skyrocket
Citizens Advice says customer service of energy providers at a five-year low
By Tom Higgins Published
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Santander to cut branch opening hours as more customers go online
Here’s what Santander’s reduced opening hours mean for you
By Tom Higgins Published
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42% of people ‘expect to be financially worse-off in next three months’
Households say they are worried about their finances deteriorating over the coming months
By Tom Higgins Published