Around 10 million Brits could be left to cover almost two extra years of retirement living costs due to an inheritance “assumption” gap, a new report has found. The study…
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Expert explains ‘what wealthy investors do’ with their money over summer | Personal Finance | Finance
Every summer, thousands of investors repeat the same error. Markets grow more volatile, headlines trumpet sudden swings, and numerous people rush into buying or selling at precisely the wrong moment.…
MPs back benefit boost for 66-year-olds as state pension age increases | Personal Finance | Finance
The state pension age has begun a phased increase (Image: Getty) A committee of MPs has urged the Government to consider increasing universal credit for 66-year-olds to help prevent financial…
I’m a mum of 3 – I save money on trips out and never pay full price | Personal Finance | Finance
Mrs Mummypenny, Lynn Beattie, says parents are being far more selective over their spending (Image: Lynn Beattie/Boundless) A single mum of three has outlined how she saves money on days…
NS&I urges 2.8 million Premium Bonds holders to make key account check | Personal Finance | Finance
NS&I says a staggering £122million in Premium Bond prizes has yet to be claimed. National Savings and Investments confirmed in June that there are 2,796,246 unclaimed prizes worth £121,903,050 just…
HMRC confirms new VAT rates for older petrol and diesel cars
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed new VAT rates for UK drivers of older petrol and diesel cars following a 2026 update. The tax office has introduced new VAT…
Metro Bank launches ‘no deposit’ mortgages but ‘family member needed’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Parents and grandparents are being asked to shoulder more of the burden of Britain’s housing crisis. Metro Bank has unveiled a new mortgage allowing buyers to borrow up to 100%…
HMRC confirms £108.20 payment changes from Monday | Personal Finance | Finance
HMRC will issue Child Benefit payments on the earliest working day before the spring bank holiday (Image: Getty) HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has confirmed £108.20 payment changes on Monday,…
‘Scrap charge’ as homebuyers hit by new housing issue | Personal Finance | Finance
The number of new build housing developments coming onto the market has slumped to its lowest level in almost a decade, it has been revealed. Developers are bringing fewer new…
Update on major change to TV licence rules affecting all UK households | Personal Finance | Finance
A proposal is moving forward for a major change to the TV licence rules affecting all UK households. You currently have to pay £180 a year for a colour TV…