Excellent or awful - why Lifetime ISAs divide opinion
Saturday, July 5,2025,23:09
A report by MPs says the product needs to be reformed and many savers who have been in touch tend to agree. .. read more..
Tesla sales rebound after Musk backlash
Saturday, July 5,2025,20:11
The electric car maker sold 7,719 vehicles to British motorists in June, according to figures from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. .. read more..
Tax-free Personal Allowance increased to £13,830 for ‘backdating’ households
Saturday, July 5,2025,19:42
Some households can use a 'backdating' method to get a much improved £13,830 Personal Allowance tax-free. .. read more..
State pensioners born in these years given instant £100 Winter Fuel Payment i...
Saturday, July 5,2025,16:46
State pensioners born in these years can get an extra £100 in their Winter Fuel Payment this winter if they're eligible. .. read more..
UK households handed up to £2,550 with 4 benefits and freebies in July
Saturday, July 5,2025,16:13
Households can get as much as £2,550 from four benefits available in July. .. read more..
Labour might be down, but it's not necessarily out - voters reflect on a year...
Saturday, July 5,2025,16:11
What’s gone wrong for Labour? 2024 voters delve into it, writes Laura Kuenssberg. .. read more..
The traps you MUST avoid to protect your family wealth from inheritance tax -...
Saturday, July 5,2025,16:03
Inheritance tax is widely loathed. It's a tax on death, property and the natural desire to pass wealth down the generations. .. read more..
Council tax plan could 'reduce' help for poorest
Saturday, July 5,2025,14:38
To save money, Durham County Council is proposing changes to the Council Tax Reduction Scheme. .. read more..
I moved to Australia at 85 to escape the cost-of-living crisis: I was so nerv...
Saturday, July 5,2025,13:52
Pensioner Jill Churchyard, from Bromley, relocated to Perth in Western Australia with her family, aged 85, and admits she was worried about making such a huge move in her ninth decade. .. read more..
Should you switch out of the Wall Street danger zone and into the land of opp...
Saturday, July 5,2025,12:08
In just a few months, the emerging markets of Asia, Europe and Latin America have undergone a radical change of image. .. read more..
AstraZeneca boost as EU approves cancer drug
Saturday, July 5,2025,12:01
It comes amid reports that the drugs maker is considering moving its listing from the UK to the US in what would be a hammer blow to London's stock market. .. read more..
Cognac giants toast China tariff exemption
Saturday, July 5,2025,11:58
They have agreed to minimum import prices in order to be excluded from hefty levies imposed on European shipments of brandy and wine-based spirits. .. read more..
Roller-coaster week sends UK yields higher
Saturday, July 5,2025,11:57
Yields ended the week at 4.56 per cent, up from 4.5 per cent the previous Friday. .. read more..
Keir Starmer set to block fresh wealth tax raid despite pressure from Labour MPs
Saturday, July 5,2025,11:51
This week's reversal of welfare reforms has left Chancellor Rachel Reeves with a £5 billion hole in the public finances .. read more..
How YOU can profit from Europe's sweltering summer. As our environment heats ...
Saturday, July 5,2025,10:58
As Britain sweltered in the hottest June on record, businesses and homeowners invested in technology to make our living spaces and offices more comfortable. .. read more..
Charity warns of unprecedented food demand
Saturday, July 5,2025,10:48
A charity which gives free or cheap food to those who need it says it is struggling to meet demand. .. read more..
Martin Lewis urges savers to put £1 in account now
Saturday, July 5,2025,10:00
The Money Saving Expert founder says savers should put £1 into accounts "asap". .. read more..
State Pension age rise as DWP confirms 2026 rule change
Saturday, July 5,2025,09:45
A rule change means that people face a delay in getting their State Pension payment. .. read more..
Crying at work: A sign of strength, weakness or just being human?
Saturday, July 5,2025,09:31
After Chancellor Rachel Reeves cried in parliament this week, how acceptable is it to show emotion at work? .. read more..
Crying at work - career damaging or just human?
Saturday, July 5,2025,09:29
After Chancellor Rachel Reeves cried in parliament this week, how acceptable is it to show emotion at work? .. read more..
Martin Lewis' MSE issues ‘check now’ alert to claim £2,000 compensation
Saturday, July 5,2025,08:22
Changes were introduced at the start of July and many people may be entitled to payouts for poor service. .. read more..
Rachel Reeves has had a week from hell – but the real meltdown starts NOW
Saturday, July 5,2025,08:09
Thought last week was miserable for Chancellor Rachel Reeves? Just you wait. .. read more..
State pension age 'will have to increase by 8 years' as new warning issued
Saturday, July 5,2025,08:00
The state pension age may have to increase by as much as eight years if steps aren't taken by the government to cut pension spending, the IFS has warned. .. read more..
The house I bought is infested with rats - can I take action against the seller?
Saturday, July 5,2025,07:40
I moved house a few months ago and recently heard a noise in the loft. Upon inspection, I noticed some rat droppings. What can I do? .. read more..
Families to get £100 voucher towards uniform costs
Saturday, July 5,2025,07:18
Barnsley council plans to spend £2.7m on the scheme in time for the next academic year. .. read more..
Octopus Energy sparks £10bn demerger of tech arm Kraken
Saturday, July 5,2025,06:25
Octopus Energy Group, Britain's largest residential gas and electricity supplier, is plotting a £10bn demerger of its technology arm that would reinforce its status as one of the country's most valuable private companies. .. read more..
I booked £400 flights for the wrong date - but the agent won't give me my mon...
Saturday, July 5,2025,06:00
I thought I could get my money back as I read that purchases made online come with a two-week 'cooling off' period - but my request was declined. Why? .. read more..
Meet trading card king Tubman Breaks: 'I've sold £2m worth of cards using liv...
Saturday, July 5,2025,06:00
Sometimes six days a week, potential buyers login to the platform to watch Andrew Thomas open trading card packs, be it football, Disney, Marvel or Pokémon. .. read more..
HMRC issues alert to people born between these dates who could be owed £2,200
Saturday, July 5,2025,05:16
Thousands of people may not know they can claim this money. .. read more..
HMRC alert as thousands of people missing out on free cash
Saturday, July 5,2025,04:21
People could receive thousands of pounds, and payments can be backdated. .. read more..
Is it OK to cry at work?
Friday, July 4,2025,23:11
After Chancellor Rachel Reeves cried in parliament this week, how acceptable is it to show emotion at work? .. read more..
US debt is now $37trn – should we be worried?
Friday, July 4,2025,21:27
President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam? .. read more..
US debt is now $37tn – should we be worried?
Friday, July 4,2025,21:27
President Trump's budget bill will add to the US debt pile but is there a limit to how much the rest of the world will lend Uncle Sam? .. read more..
Should you switch out of the Wall Street danger zone and into... The land of ...
Friday, July 4,2025,20:56
In just a few months, the emerging markets of Asia, Europe and Latin America have undergone a radical change of image. .. read more..
ALEX BRUMMER: Chancellor's emotional rollercoaster set to continue
Friday, July 4,2025,20:54
The U-turns on welfare and winter fuel, together with likely revisions to OBR growth assumptions, suggest the opening of a £20billion to £30billion funding chasm to be closed in the autumn. .. read more..
One in 10 cars sold in UK made in China
Friday, July 4,2025,18:19
One in 10 cars bought in the UK are Chinese owned, new figures suggest. .. read more..
DWP warns state pensioners over text messages from criminals
Friday, July 4,2025,16:06
The DWP is urging people to watch out for fake text messages designed to steal personal and financial details. .. read more..
UK construction output shrinks despite rebound in housing activity
Friday, July 4,2025,15:42
A recovery in housebuilding failed to prevent the UK's construction sector shrinking for the sixth successive month in June, a survey has reported. .. read more..
Isa allowance cut could mean it is harder to get a mortgage
Friday, July 4,2025,15:21
Cutting the tax-free savings allowance from the current level of £20,000 could have a knock-on effect on the housing market, a mutual has warned. .. read more..
Fight to keep AstraZeneca British: Labour is failing miserably to back a vita...
Friday, July 4,2025,15:12
Reviving UK investment is among the most pressing challenges facing Britain. Rachel Reeves plans to raise the issue in her Mansion House speech. .. read more..
NS&I launches new fixed-rate savings accounts - here's what's on offer
Friday, July 4,2025,15:11
The Treasury-backed bank has launched new two, three and five-year bonds, and changed the rate on its Junior Isa. Are they any good? .. read more..
Trump says US to start sending out tariff letters
Friday, July 4,2025,14:00
The move comes ahead of a deadline that may see much higher import taxes on goods coming into the US. .. read more..
End of 90-day tariff pause nears: What could happen next and one thing invest...
Friday, July 4,2025,13:55
Market uncertainty could "strike back with a vengeance", an investment expert warned. .. read more..
British fintech Zilch on hunt for overseas bid targets
Friday, July 4,2025,13:43
Zilch, the consumer lender which has become one of Britain's fastest-growing fintech companies, has begun a search for international takeover targets as it accelerates its expansion ahead of a bumper stock market listing. .. read more..
Interactive Investor extends pension cashback of up to £2,000: Is it a good w...
Friday, July 4,2025,13:29
Interactive Investor has extended its cashback offer for those opening or transferring a Sipp, meaning you now have until 31 July to take advantage of the deal. .. read more..
Blue badge update for people on PIP after welfare reform change
Friday, July 4,2025,13:06
Liz Kendall confirmed who "will not be affected" by the reform .. read more..
PIP claimants could see monthly payments jump up by £630
Friday, July 4,2025,12:39
The DWP issues PIP payments to millions of people on a four-weekly basis. .. read more..
HMRC urges people with side hustles to make 'essential' check
Friday, July 4,2025,12:22
If you earn more than £1,000 from additional income, certain tax rules may apply to you. .. read more..
Best fibre broadband deals: Compare our top picks
Friday, July 4,2025,12:02
Fibre broadband doesn't have to be expensive. If you're not getting a good deal from your provider, compare offers to see whether you can switch and save money. .. read more..
One in four new car sales in June were electric - and Chinese brands are incr...
Friday, July 4,2025,11:54
While it may appear confidence-inspiring news for the market's switch to EVs, below the surface the figures tell a different story as private demand continues to wane. .. read more..