Money

Christmas shoppers urged to be wary of ‘festive fraudsters’

Many Brits may struggle to afford Christmas if they don't save early

Aspiring UK homeowners aren't feeling so optimistic

The best and worst interior trends of the past 25 years

How UK householders can save money and resources on home appliances

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas and New Year in 2023

The dates benefits recipients can expect their payments over Christmas

Nearly 7 in 10 adults have told a lie relating to money in some way

The top 25 everyday goals adults have set themselves

The top 20 ways adults are trying to save money

Greggs sales jump by over a fifth as cost increases ease. (Photo: Getty Images)

On a roll: Greggs sales jump by over a fifth as cost increases ease

The DWP will pay more than seven million households and HMRC will follow with around 830,000 more, taking the total number of households eligible for the cost of living payment to around eight million.

Cost of living payment: Exact date £300 boost will be paid this autumn

Retail workers move rails of clothes past a H&M store on Oxford Street.

H&M makes major change - and some shoppers won’t be happy

Top tips to make the most of rising interest rates

Among your piles of stuff could be hidden treasures worth a lot of money and old books are no exception, with some first editions worth up to £139,000.

10 old children’s books you could have lying around worth up to £139k

The August premium bonds numbers are in - and these are the winning numbers in Leeds. Picture by AFP via Getty Images

NS&I Premium Bonds September: When is the draw?

“For many families, it’s difficult enough to have enough food on the table for everyone and now they need to think about how they’ll cover the kids’ meals as they head back to school.”

12 back to school food hacks including yellow sticker offer peak times
Here are 12 simple hacks to making back-to-school meals more affordable for families as the cost of living crisis continues to bite.

Chantal Derrick, 26, said that increasing pressure on young people to keep up with fashion trends mean they are turning to ‘buy now, pay later’ schemes that can leave them in debt.

Shopaholic’s warning over ‘dangerous’ buy now, pay later schemes

Asda back to school offer means money back for parents

Asda back to school offer means money back for parents

Here are 15 foods you can eat past their expiration date, saving money and reducing food waste.

15 foods you can eat way past their expiration date

Tesco to make major change to Express stores to help customers save money

Tesco to make major change to stores to help customers save

Top 20 staycation destinations in the UK - is your area on the list?

Catherine Tyldesley breaks silence over ‘cakegate’

Parents are being offered budget-friendly tips to save money on uniform costs before the new school year begins.

Tips to save money on school uniforms including grants - how to apply

Here’s how Asda customers can earn extra cash to spend in the run up to Christmas

Asda to give away free cash rewards for customers saving for Christmas

Premium Bonds winners are announced every month (image: AFP/Getty Images)

NS&I Premium Bonds August: When is the draw?

The typical Brit has more than £12,000 in savings – but women have £3,000 less than men, a study has found

Women have £3,000 less than men in savings, study finds

Ian Wright Moneyball: Release date, time and how to watch
For the first time since 2021, ITV’s Moneyball is set to return to our screens - here’s when and how to watch it

Praising the result of the Danske Bank UK financial results for the first six months of 2023, Vicky Davies, CEO of Danske Bank UK highlighted: “The first half of the year saw us support the business community in Northern Ireland with over £288 million in business lending approvals"

Profits at Danske Bank NI soar to nearly £110m for the first half of 2023

Virgin Money to shut 39 branches. (photo by Mike Kemp/In Pictures via Getty Images)

Virgin Money to shut 39 branches, 255 jobs now at risk

Costa Coffee

Costa Coffee to make major change to loyalty scheme in just two weeks

An Amazon shopper was left shocked after receiving two boxes of Weetabix instead of a laptop

Amazon shopper orders £500 laptop - but gets two boxes of Weetabix

A food guru has shared 10 tips that could cut your shopping bills in half including always looking at the lowest placed items on a shelf, avoiding the bigger trolleys and investing more in the frozen food aisle.

Expert’s money saving tips that could slash your shopping bill in half

If you claim benefits, including Universal Credit, you may find you get paid early next month due to the August bank holiday.

Full list of benefits that could be paid early next month

UK holidaymakers can make significant savings by booking a stay at Center Parcs overseas, it has been found.

UK holidaymakers save more by going to overseas Center Parcs

Nigel Farage

Real reason Nigel Farage had UK bank accounts closed revealed

Louisa Blenkiron, a resident in the area, says people charge around £16,000 for three weeks.

Wimbledon: Residents make up to £16k renting out homes and drives

Former UK health secretary Sajid Javid

Senior Tory Sajid Javid says MPs £86,000 salary ‘should be doubled’

Bank customers have just hours left to claim £200 free cash

NS&l Premium Bonds May winners in Sheffield have been announced

NS&I Premium Bonds July 2023: When is the draw?

July money changes you need to be aware of - including energy bills and cost of living payment

Key money changes in July you need to be aware of

NS&I accidentally paid 3,265 customers hundreds of pounds in error

Thousands of premium bond customers receive huge pay-out by mistake

Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace to turn heating down to save money

Aldi has announced the return of its £5 uniform bundle

Aldi launches £5 school uniform bundle to help parents save money

Father of two Iain Hughes went missing swimming the English Channel

Father of two goes missing swimming English Channel

Euromillions players urged to check numbers as UK player wins £55m

Morrisons has slashed the price of almost 50 items

Morrisons slash prices of nearly 50 items across all UK stores

McDonald’s has revealed its summer menu for 2023.

McDonald’s June menu 2023 revealed - full list of items

Festivals on a budget: How to chill out and enjoy the music without worrying about breaking the bank

Heading to a music festival? Here’s how to do it on a budget

Here’s a round-up of where your dad can go for free this Father’s Day

All the places your dad can get a free treat on Father’s Day

Sainsbury’s has cut the price of another everyday item as it plans to compete with Aldi

Sainsbury’s slashes the price of another essential everyday item

Tesco is changing the value of its Clubcard vouchers

Martin Lewis issues Tesco Clubcard warning ahead of huge changes

A number of famous faces have competed in Soccer Aid in recent years. (Getty Images)

Soccer Aid 2023: Everything you need to know - and who is taking part

The boss of Tesco's salary has surpassed £4m again

Tesco reported to regulator over ‘unclear’ Clubcard pricing

The reselling business is becoming increasingly popular

Adults resell their unwanted items as a side hustle to earn more money

Letters to editor

Letter: The DUP strategy is to produce the begging bowl (again)