Millions of households could be paying more council tax than they need to, as many people do not realise they may qualify for a discount. Under Government rules, some residents…
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Full list of car models on Labour’s EV grant list | Personal Finance | Finance
All the vehicles eligible for EV grants from the Labour government have been unveiled as the programme continues to expand, reports Birmingham Live. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “Our Electric Car…
DWP warning for those who rely solely on State Pension | Personal Finance | Finance
A stark warning has been delivered to state pensioners who depend on Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) state pension payments. More than seven out of 10 UK savers are…
HMRC rules can boost your tax-free allowance to £13,006 | Personal Finance | Finance
HMRC will raise the Tax Free Personal Allowance to £13,006 through a lesser-known rule. If you spend your own money on items necessary for your job and these items are…
55 Lloyds and Halifax branches already earmarked to close in 2026 – full list | Personal Finance | Finance
Approximately 28 million banking customers could be impacted by a spate of closures set to occur in 2026. Lloyds Banking Group has already confirmed the closure of 40 Lloyds branches…
Martin Lewis urges ‘do this now’ with £1 | Personal Finance | Finance
Martin Lewis is urging people to act quickly with as little as £1. It comes after Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a consultation about replacing the Lifetime ISA (LISA) in her…
Most common pension misconceptions of 2024 explained | Personal Finance | Finance
Many people saw a heightened awareness of personal finances in 2024. But this also brought a number of misconceptions and misunderstandings surrounding pensions. Helen Morrissey, head of retirement at Hargreaves…
NatWest shares 12-month savings challenge to help Brits save £780 in 2026 | Personal Finance | Finance
NatWest has introduced a simple savings challenge designed to help people steadily build a pot of up to £780 over the course of 2026. Savings challenges provide a simple, structured…
Rachel Reeves makes costly mistakes – she’ll never match Gordon Brown | Personal Finance | Finance
The two have plenty in common. Both arrived in No 11 swollen with their own importance, and both made costly mistakes that have cost ordinary Britons absolute fortunes. Both love…
Car finance scandal alert as millions ‘could miss out on £500’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Millions of drivers caught up in the car loans scandal face losing around £500 each under a compensation scheme being drawn up by the City watchdog, a law firm has…