Surge in farmers using legal inheritance tax ‘dodge’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Financial advisers are reporting a surge in the number of farmers taking out a form of type of life insurance which can wipe out an inheritance tax(IHT)bill. New IHT rules, set to come into effect from April 2026, have been criticised because theytarget farmers with businesses valued over £1million, although Chancellor Rachel Reeves defended the More...
Washing clothes a different way slashes energy use by 40%
While doing laundry and keeping your clothes clean is a necessary chore, it can often be a big part of your overall energy bill. And while most clothes are good to clean in temperatures between 30 and 60 degrees, More...
Want to make your money work harder? Here are five must-know ways to start | Personal Finance | Finance
OPINION Once you’ve accrued wealth, it’s vital to keep it growing. (Image: Getty) Creating wealth takes a lot of hard work but ensuring your money then works hard for you is vital. Preserving your More...
Barclays warns to look out for this code as ‘we would never do this’ | Personal Finance | Finance
Barclays has warned customers about a key sign that a message purportedly from the bank is not legitimate. The issue came to light after a customer contacted Barclays over social media about a text message they More...
The Crusader: £668 refund solves problem for energy customer after mov | The Crusader | Finance
Settling energy bills correctly when you change addresses – it’s the big switch that’s more prone to mix-ups and worries than most for consumers and especially so when a move into care is involved. Joyce More...
State Pensioners getting £227 from DWP in extra £150 boost | Personal Finance | Finance
State pensioners getting a weekly income top-up to £227.10 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will get an extra £150 cash boost this year. The Government has confirmed it is expanding its Warm Home More...
Taxpayers face £90,000 ‘burden’ in WASPI legal battle | Personal Finance | Finance
Taxpayers could end up shouldering a bill of £90,000 if the Women Against State Pension Inequality (WASPI) campaigners win their judicial review. The High Court has set caps on the amount each party can claim More...
Thousands call for pension rise due to ‘distressing discrepancy’ | Retirement | Finance
Thousands of Brits are calling for an increase in the State Pension, claiming that more than £22,000 a year is needed. A petition garnering more than 13,000 signatures has been submitted to Parliament for consideration. As More...
Zopa launches new current account paying customers up to £256 per year | Personal Finance | Finance
Zopa, the UK-based digital bank, has launched its first current account, allowing users to earn up to £256 a year through a combination of cashback and interest. The account, Biscuit, pays 2% annual interest More...
Councils handing out £500 vouchers to help cover bills | Personal Finance | Finance
Some vulnerable households could get vouchers worth up to £500 to help pay their bills in the summer. Several local authorities have announced plans to issue vouchers to support households struggling with the More...
