How smart thermostats can save you fuel and money
With the return to the office in full swing and fuel prices rocketing, smart thermostats offer one relatively easy way to help reduce your energy use without big changes to Read More
PPI claims firm has taken control of my neighbour’s tax affairs
In December, my neighbour was notified by HM Revenue and Customs that she was entitled to a rebate of £324 for the tax year 2020/2021, and that a cheque was Read More
UK’s low-income families to lose a fifth of their spare cash in 2022
The UK’s poorest families will see the amount of spare cash at their disposal drop by a fifth this year with £850 less to spend on non-essentials as shop prices Read More
UK rules out windfall tax on North Sea oil firms to help fund energy bills
The business secretary has effectively ruled out a windfall tax on North Sea oil firms to fund discounted energy bills but promised much greater investment in solar panels, wind and Read More
UK credit card borrowing surges amid cost of living crisis
A surge in credit card borrowing to a record high last month has prompted concerns that low-income households are turning to expensive forms of lending to cope with rising costs Read More
LV= chief under pressure to quit over £511,000 bonus despite botched sale
The chief executive of LV= has come under renewed pressure to quit the mutual insurer after taking a £511,000 bonus despite his role in the botched sale of the 197-year-old Read More
Is it cheaper to have a bath or a shower? Your energy questions answered
With energy bills on everyone’s mind, those little questions about how to cut your use have come to the fore. We asked experts to answer some FAQs. Is it cheaper Read More
BA makes U-turn over cash for vouchers after Covid cancellations
British Airways has done an about turn over eVouchers it issued for flights it cancelled in 2020 because of Covid. Possibly in an attempt to stave off action by regulators, Read More