Personal Finance

Millions face a longer wait for their State Pension as the age rises to 67 by 2028.

Department for Work and Pensions

State Pension age rises to 67 - who will be hit hardest as retirement age goes up?

The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest version of each British coin

The Royal Mint has revealed the rarest version of each British coin

Royal Mint reveals rarest version of each British coin including 20p, 50p and more

Could you have £2,000 sitting untouched? The forgotten savings pots millions of young adults may be entitled to

Could you have £2,000 sitting untouched? The forgotten savings pots millions of young adults may be entitled to

The forgotten £2,000 savings pot with your name on - and how to claim it

Around 1m people could be owed pension cash, but fears are growing that HMRC letters will be mistaken for scams and binned.

Around 1m people could be owed pension cash, but fears are growing that HMRC letters will be mistaken for scams and binned.

The HMRC letter you should not throw in the bin - urgent warning about 1m letters

The average age at which people choose to retire is 65 for men and 64 for women, says research

The average age at which people choose to retire is 65 for men and 64 for women, says research

Millions face a £312,000 pension shortfall – five ways to boost your pot

Can you take a free small bag? Don't get caught out at the airport - hand luggage sizes and cabin bag allowances for Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air and more.

Can you take a free small bag? Don't get caught out at the airport - hand luggage sizes and cabin bag allowances for Ryanair, easyJet, Jet2, Wizz Air and more.

Ryanair, easyJet and Jet2 free hand luggage sizes compared - full list of sizes

Which? is warning people about a “dangerous” scam where victims are being tricked into approving card payments

Which? is warning people about a “dangerous” scam where victims are being tricked into approving card payments

Which? warns Brits of 'dangerous' scam involving every day card payments

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says rip-off subscription traps face a major crackdown, with new rules making it easier to cancel unwanted contracts and avoid surprise renewals.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says rip-off subscription traps face a major crackdown, with new rules making it easier to cancel unwanted contracts and avoid surprise renewals.

Rip-off subscriptions and fake discounts face crackdown under new Andy Burnham rules

Martin Lewis' shares his simple guide to refunds, returns and the Section 75 rule that could save you hundreds

Martin Lewis' shares his simple guide to refunds, returns and the Section 75 rule that could save you hundreds

Martin Lewis' simple guide to refunds, returns and the 'inviolable' Section 75 rule

Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by August 23 to receive it automatically this winter.

Households eligible for the Warm Home Discount must be named on their energy bill by August 23 to receive it automatically this winter.

Cost of living crisis

Millions of households urged to act to get £150 off energy bills this winter

The number of pensioners paying income tax has jumped to 8.8 million, with older people handing HMRC £29.8bn as frozen tax thresholds continue to bite.

The number of pensioners paying income tax has jumped to 8.8 million, with older people handing HMRC £29.8bn as frozen tax thresholds continue to bite.

£30bn HMRC bombshell as millions more pensioners dragged into paying tax

Image of the reverse view of a number of commemorative UK fifty pence coins.

Image of the reverse view of a number of commemorative UK fifty pence coins.

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 300 times its face value

A Tesco Express as the supermarket giant issues a Clubcard alert to say 500,000 shoppers are sitting on £100 or more

A Tesco Express as the supermarket giant issues a Clubcard alert to say 500,000 shoppers are sitting on £100 or more

Tesco issues Clubcard alert as 500,000 shoppers are sitting on £100 or more

The best fee-free travel cards can help holidaymakers avoid costly overseas charges while earning cashback and rewards on holiday spending.

The best fee-free travel cards can help holidaymakers avoid costly overseas charges while earning cashback and rewards on holiday spending.

Credit cards that let you spend abroad for free and reward you when you get home

Workers face fresh cost of living squeeze says a new report into rising bills

Workers face fresh cost of living squeeze says a new report into rising bills

Cost of living crisis

Fresh cost of living warning as energy bills and wages pile pressure on families

Millions of workers will soon be able to compare their pension with the UK's best-performing schemes under sweeping Government reforms that could force poor providers to improve or close.

Millions of workers will soon be able to compare their pension with the UK's best-performing schemes under sweeping Government reforms that could force poor providers to improve or close.

Millions could get £29,000 boost as pension schemes face 'red card' crackdown

Personal Finance

Expert reveals six common mistakes as energy bills rise

Universal Credit claimants could receive up to £1,200 from HMRC through its Help to Save scheme. Martin Lewis has called it

Universal Credit claimants could receive up to £1,200 from HMRC through its Help to Save scheme. Martin Lewis has called it

Universal Credit claimants urged to claim £1,200 free from HMRC before it's too late

Martin Lewis says broadband and mobile firms should be banned from increasing prices above inflation during fixed-term contracts, warning millions of customers are paying more than expected.

Martin Lewis says broadband and mobile firms should be banned from increasing prices above inflation during fixed-term contracts, warning millions of customers are paying more than expected.

Martin Lewis reveals the broadband contract trap costing millions of households more

Home-Start Lomond attended the recent Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

Home-Start Lomond attended the recent Helensburgh and Lomond Highland Games

Personal Finance

Families urged to check what financial support is available this summer

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

Thousands of pensioners are being contacted directly as the Government steps up efforts to reach people missing out on Pension Credit.

Department for Work and Pensions

Check your post as DWP sends out thousands of letters to pensioners about extra cash

Millions of motorists are paying interest rates of up to 29.9% to spread the cost of car insurance, while new research reveals many would cut cover if monthly payments were removed

Millions of motorists are paying interest rates of up to 29.9% to spread the cost of car insurance, while new research reveals many would cut cover if monthly payments were removed

Should you pay for insurance monthly or annually? New report shows huge price hike

Energy bills are forecast to rise by 13% from July, but experts say three simple changes – including shorter showers and unplugging appliances – could save households up to £433 a year.

Energy bills are forecast to rise by 13% from July, but experts say three simple changes – including shorter showers and unplugging appliances – could save households up to £433 a year.

3 simple energy-saving tips to cut your bills by up to £433 before July's price hike

Tesco has launched its new Freebie Thursdays promotion, giving millions of Clubcard members free product coupons. Check your app to see if you've got a voucher.

Tesco has launched its new Freebie Thursdays promotion, giving millions of Clubcard members free product coupons. Check your app to see if you've got a voucher.

Tesco giving away free food this summer - here's how to claim yours

The Royal Mint's Atlantic Salmon 50p coin became the rarest 50p in the UK when it was minted in 2023

The Royal Mint's Atlantic Salmon 50p coin became the rarest 50p in the UK when it was minted in 2023

The Royal Mint's rarest 50p coins sell for almost £900 on eBay

Campaigners argue many older people need a TV for company

Campaigners argue many older people need a TV for company

TV licences could be free again for all pensioners after thousands back new campaign

A petition has been created that argues that new charges and lower mileage allowances will unfairly hit disabled people who rely on Motability vehicles every day.

A petition has been created that argues that new charges and lower mileage allowances will unfairly hit disabled people who rely on Motability vehicles every day.

DWP responds to growing backlash over Motability scheme changes

From Chase to Barclaycard Rewards, Martin Lewis has shared the best ways to avoid hidden charges when using your card overseas.

From Chase to Barclaycard Rewards, Martin Lewis has shared the best ways to avoid hidden charges when using your card overseas.

Martin Lewis says one simple switch could stop Brits wasting money on holiday

The chances of winning a prize in the Premium Bonds draw will improve from 23,000-to-one to 22,000-to-one from the July 2026 draw.

The chances of winning a prize in the Premium Bonds draw will improve from 23,000-to-one to 22,000-to-one from the July 2026 draw.

Premium Bonds odds to improve from July 2026 as NS&I adds 322,000 extra prizes

Tesco Clubcard members are being offered cut-price cinema trips this month in a new blockbuster deal that slashes ticket prices to just £5 — or £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers

Tesco Clubcard members are being offered cut-price cinema trips this month in a new blockbuster deal that slashes ticket prices to just £5 — or £2.50 in Clubcard vouchers

The £2.50 cinema ticket trick Tesco shoppers can use this month

More than 737,000 taxpayers filed returns in April as HMRC urged people not to leave everything until January.

More than 737,000 taxpayers filed returns in April as HMRC urged people not to leave everything until January.

The simple tax mistake millions make every year - and why HMRC hates it

Personal Finance

The rare UK coin set to sell for £300,000 at auction this month

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide customers urged to check £300 deposit change in 'valuable' move

Many parents forget to reconfirm their HMRC tax free childcare over the summer as holidays loom

Many parents forget to reconfirm their HMRC tax free childcare over the summer as holidays loom

Parents warned they could lose £2,000 if they miss key HMRC deadline

Helensburgh and Lomond Foodbank

Helensburgh and Lomond Foodbank

Argyll and Bute Council

Food bank gives out more than 3,500 food parcels in a year

Experts issue Ryanair, easyJet and BA cost of baggage fee warning as war continues

Have you won in the May Premium Bonds?

Have you won in the May Premium Bonds?

Check the May Premium Bonds winners and see if you've won £1 million

Rare £10 note snapped up by collectors due to serial number - how to spot

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

MPs raise alarm over Universal Credit payment swings due to system glitch

Department for Works and Pensions

DWP responds to 'double payment' Universal Credit glitch affecting thousands

UK households urged to act as average home sat on £200 of energy credit

These three quick checks could save you hundreds of pounds when travelling abroad this summer

These three quick checks could save you hundreds of pounds when travelling abroad this summer

The two-minute check that could save holidaymakers £100s this summer

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

A DWP trial shows online PIP applications are easier and more successful.

More people could get DWP benefits under new online application system, report finds

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin is one of 210,000 minted in 2009

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin is one of 210,000 minted in 2009

The rare Queen Elizabeth 50p coin selling for more than £160 - how to spot

The coin was sold for £5 on eBay on Sunday, March 22

The coin was sold for £5 on eBay on Sunday, March 22

Tiny minting error turns 5p coin into £5 eBay treasure selling for 100 times value

Millions risk missing this HMRC tax deadline – have you checked yours?

Millions risk missing this HMRC tax deadline – have you checked yours?

Millions risk missing this HMRC tax deadline – have you checked yours?

Royal Mint reveals the 18 rarest Queen Elizabeth II coins still in circulation

Nationwide just hiked rates - here’s how much cash could hit your account

Nationwide just hiked rates - here’s how much cash could hit your account

Nationwide Building Society

Nationwide new deals could add £347 cash to your account this year - here's how

Martin Lewis is backing new rules to stop subscription traps and save money

Martin Lewis is backing new rules to stop subscription traps and save money

What Martin Lewis says companies don’t want you to know - and how to beat it

The little-known HMRC hack that could unlock £2,000 per child and how to claim it this Easter

The little-known HMRC hack that could unlock £2,000 per child and how to claim it this Easter

Personal Finance

The little-known HMRC hack that could unlock £2,000 per child and how to claim

Food bills are creeping up - here’s how to save money on snacks and reduce your weekly shop.

Food bills are creeping up - here’s how to save money on snacks and reduce your weekly shop.

Food bills creeping up? How small snack swaps could save you £1,000 a year

Council tax bills in Argyll and Bute have risen by more than 50 per cent in a decade

Council tax bills in Argyll and Bute have risen by more than 50 per cent in a decade

Argyll and Bute Council

Helensburgh and Lomond council tax bills 50 PER CENT higher than a decade ago

The minimum wage in the UK will increase on April 1, 2026

The minimum wage in the UK will increase on April 1, 2026

When does the National Minimum Wage go up and how much will it be?

The 2025 £1 coin was snapped up for £90.08 on eBay after 16 bids

The 2025 £1 coin was snapped up for £90.08 on eBay after 16 bids

This King Charles £1 coin is worth almost £100 - how to spot

Millions of households face broadband bill rises this spring. Experts reveal six quick ways to avoid the price hikes and cut what you pay.

Millions of households face broadband bill rises this spring. Experts reveal six quick ways to avoid the price hikes and cut what you pay.

Broadband bills rising in days - 6 quick checks that could stop you paying £48 more