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Inflation rises to 10.4% as food prices surge: what does it mean for you?
As prices rise again, household finances are coming under a lot more pressure. We look at what’s increased and why, and how you can beat inflation
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Revealed: Airline exchange rate rip-off hikes flight costs by up to 11%
Some airlines add a hefty markup when flights are paid for in sterling rather than a different currency. We reveal which airlines use a poor exchange rate - and how to avoid getting stung
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How to save £130 by switching to OVO Energy
Looking to cut your energy costs? A new offer from Ovo Energy could bag you saving of around £130 - we have all the details
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Tesco to slash triple Clubcard voucher exchange perk
Saving up and swapping your Tesco Clubcard vouchers to save money on treats like days out has always been a big part of the supermarket’s popular loyalty scheme.
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Passport delays: Why you must check your passport before booking your holiday and your rights if you can’t travel
Over one thousand passport office workers are set to strike for five weeks from April which could mean passport delays ahead of the summer holidays. We look at what this means for you
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TV Licence fee could see biggest rise in 20 years from 2024 – what are your options?
It’s time to ask whether you really need a TV Licence, as prices will rise in 2024 - we go through your options
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Alcohol duty freeze – what does it mean for the price of a pint?
Jeremy Hunt postpones the expected alcohol duty rise and cuts the price of draught beer – we have all the details
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Help to Save scheme extended - get 50p for every £1 you save
The government has extended the Help to Save scheme that can help you make the most of savings with an added bonus - we explain how it works and who is eligible.
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Free childcare for working parents – how much could it save you?
We reveal how the government’s extended childcare support framework can help save working parents up to £6,500 a year
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The UK airports ditching the 100ml liquid hand luggage limit
How UK airports are slowly ditching the 100ml liquid hand luggage rule before June 2024
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Budget 2023: How much more can you save for retirement with the new pension tax changes?
The government has axed the pensions lifetime allowance, announced in the Spring Budget. We explain what this means and how it could give you a major pensions boost.
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Are fuel prices going down in the UK?
Anger rises as the fall in the wholesale price of fuel is not being reflected in the price we pay at the pumps
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Will energy prices go down in 2023?
As households grapple with a big increase in their electricity and gas bills, we look at energy prices and if they could fall in 2023
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Spring Budget 2023: key takeaways
From extensions to the Energy Price Guarantee to greater levels of free childcare, what does Jeremy Hunt’s Budget mean for your finances?
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UK will avoid a recession this year: but what does one mean for your money?
Slow growth and rising prices are putting our money under serious strain. We explain how you can protect your finances from the impacts of a recession
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Government confirms Energy Price Guarantee extension
The Energy Price Guarantee extension means household energy bills will remain at £2,500 for an extra three months
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Spring budget 2023: when is it and what to expect
The chancellor Jeremy Hunt is preparing to deliver his spring budget on 15 March 2023. We look at what changes could be announced, and how they’ll affect the pound in your pocket
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Top Amazon scams to avoid in 2023
Amazon scams use every trick in the book to convince you they’re genuine. Here are some of the most common attempts we've seen so far.
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Pension savers set for a triple boost in the Budget
Jeremy Hunt is expected to hike a trio of pension allowances, including the lifetime allowance, in his Spring Budget on 15 March. We explain what it means for you
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Prepayment meter ‘penalty’ to be scrapped from July - will you be £45 a year better off?
Prepayment meter customers will no longer pay more than those on direct debit from July. We explain what it means for the energy bills of the 4m households affected
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New support for struggling mortgage borrowers - but there's a cost
Around 356,000 borrowers may be at risk of missing monthly payments by summer 2024. We explain what help will now be available - and the impact it can have on your credit score
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Cheaper fixed deals from energy firms may return - first sight of what they could look like
A fixed rate deal as low as £2,200 a year for your energy may sound good - but there’s lots to consider before you decide
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Virgin Trains launches split ticketing option - can it save you money?
Train fares have just gone up by nearly 6% so if you don’t already use split ticketing it’s worth giving it a go to save money
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Barclays to close another 14 branches this year - the full list
Barclays are closing a further 14 branches in addition to the 30 already announced in January. Here’s everything you need to know
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Train strikes in March and April: when are they and how to get a refund
Train strikes are happening in March and April. We explain your rights if you cannot travel and want your money back, and if you aren’t able to make it to a big event
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Silicon Valley Bank UK bought by HSBC - what does it mean for bank customers?
Silicon Valley Bank is an American bank that you won’t have seen on the UK high street - but its collapse this weekend caused the government much alarm. We explain everything you need to know
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Boots to cut Advantage Card points - but introduce new discounts
Boots is making a change to how many Advantage Card points you can earn for every £1 you spend as well as new discounts - find out how this affects you
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Workplace pensions: earnings limit change makes pension saving easier for more people
New workplace pensions legislation will mean more can bag extra money from their bosses
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Greggs is opening 150 new stores - will there be one near you?
Popular fast-food franchise Greggs is branching out with 150 new stores set to open this year across the UK- will there be one near you?
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