Older state pensioners get boosted £8.45 weekly payments in May | Personal Finance | Finance
The full basic State Pension is now worth up to £184.90 per week (Image: Getty) Older state pensioners across the UK will get an £8.45 boost to weekly State Pension payments in May following a triple lock change. The start of the new tax year on April 6 ushered in a 4.8% uplift to State Pension rates in line with the triple lock. The triple More...
Martin Lewis debunks myth about ‘the price you pay’ when shopping | Personal Finance | Finance
The consumer expert asked his podcast fans to send in their ideas for financial tips that they had gleaned from their children. One idea he shared is that there can be an unhelpful idea of wanting to splash More...
New account launched this week ‘pays top rate’ 4.56% | Personal Finance | Finance
Savers are being offered a fresh chance to lock in a competitive tax-free return. Skipton Building Society has unveiled a new 18-month Cash ISA paying 4.56%. The deal, launched this week, is being billed as More...
DWP issues Motability Scheme update as 53,000 Brits oppose changes | Personal Finance | Finance
Plans to revamp the Motability scheme are set to press ahead this summer, despite mounting concern from campaigners who warn the reforms could make it increasingly difficult for disabled people to maintain their More...
Try these MSE tips to cut council tax as ‘thousands overpay’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Some people could be paying more than they need to (Image: Getty) People could save on their council tax in England, Scotland, and Wales by making a few quick checks, according to MoneySavingExpert (MSE). More...
Not a Ford, Volkswagen or Tesla – best EV for families named
The best electric car for families has been named (Image: Getty) There is a vast array of electric vehicles available today, ranging from compact city cars to spacious SUVs, saloons to coupés. Fortunately, More...
Santander confirms closures of 12 banks this week | Personal Finance | Finance
The Spanish banking giant reassured its customers that branches that have closed will be replaced by Community Bankers, allowing affected customers to still get face-to-face support in their local areas. A More...
Older state pensioners given extra £443 per month from DWP | Personal Finance | Finance
The DWP pays an ‘over 80 pension’ to eligible retirees aged 80 and over (Image: Getty) Older state pensioners can get an extra £443 per month from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to boost More...
State pensioners given £574.60 boost after 2 changes hit bank accounts | Personal Finance | Finance
The basic and new State Pension increased by 4.8% on April 6 (Image: Getty) State pensioners across the UK have been handed an annual cash boost of up to £574.60 after three changes hit bank accounts. State More...
‘Tactical’ mortgage move to ‘cheaper products’ saving borrowers cash | Personal Finance | Finance
Borrowers are getting savvy, according to experts (Image: demaerre via Getty Images) Mortgage approvals climbed marginally in March while remortgage volumes soared, fresh figures from the Bank of England More...






