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State pension to rise 10.1% this week: what it means for you
This week the full amount of the weekly state pension will increase by 10.1%, the highest ever rise, for 12.5 million retirees. We explain what that means for your state pension
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British Gas cuts energy bills by £15 for prepayment meter customers from April
One million British Gas customers on energy prepayment meters will save around £15 as British Gas cuts its penalty three months early
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State pension age rise to 68 delayed - what it means for your retirement
The state pension age will stay at current levels for longer than expected after the government today confirmed that it has shelved plans to increase it to 68 by the late 2030s. We explain what it all means for you
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State pension underpayment warning - have you been underpaid and eligible for more than £11,500?
Thousands of retirees, mainly women, are still owed money by the government after being underpaid their state pension. We explain what you need to know
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Seven ‘awful April’ price hikes – including energy bills
A whole heap of price hikes are coming in this April – we run through the main ones along with ways to beat them and save money
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Full list of broadband and TV April price hikes - how much will you be paying?
Millions of broadband customers will see bill hikes - how much will you be paying from April and how can you beat it?
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Ovo Energy launches a one-year fixed deal to beat the energy price guarantee – but can it actually save you money on energy bills?
Ovo energy has announced a one-year fixed deal for customers – we look at what it’s offering and if it can help you save money on your energy bills
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Energy supplier switching: move supplier and get up to £75
A number of energy suppliers looking to draw in new customers are now offering incentives if you switch to them. We look at how much you can bag when you move to another supplier, what it involves and if it is worth it.
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Interest rates rise to 4.25% - what does it mean for your money?
The Bank of England has increased the base rate for the 11th time in a row. We look at whether rates could rise further this year, and what the latest hike means for your mortgage and savings
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Car tax to rise by 10.1% in April: what the increase means for you
Vehicle excise duty will be increasing from 1 April, meaning higher costs for many motorists. We reveal clever ways to save money on your car tax.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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
