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Free energy gadgets you can get now to help cut your bills this winter

by Ricky Willis · updated 2 November 2025

Family checking smart meter readings after using free energy-saving gadgets.

As temperatures drop and bills rise, many households are looking for ways to keep warm without watching the meter spin. The good news is there are loads of … [Read more...]

How to reclaim your share of £240 million in forgotten energy refunds

by Ricky Willis · updated 31 October 2025

Person holding an energy bill and checking an online account to claim a refund.

Ofgem and Energy UK are warning that a massive £240 million in unused energy credit is sitting in closed accounts across the UK, and millions of people could be … [Read more...]

Think you’re being scammed? Stop, hang up and call 159

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 November 2025

Man dialling 159 on a mobile phone

If you ever get a phone call from someone claiming to be your bank and asking for personal details, it can be hard to know what’s real and what’s a … [Read more...]

AI scams: the tricks fraudsters are using right now

by Naomi Willis · updated 3 November 2025

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AI scams are on the rise. From voice cloning to deepfakes, here’s how to spot the warning signs and protect your money. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is … [Read more...]

How to get 30 hours of free childcare and save up to £7,500 a year

by Ricky Willis · updated 2 September 2025

Children at a nursery

Working parents across England can now get up to 30 hours of free childcare a week, doubling the previous 15-hour allowance. The change, which came into … [Read more...]

Free school meals expanded: half a million more kids to qualify from 2026

by Ricky Willis · updated 2 September 2025

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From September 2026, more than 500,000 extra children in England will be eligible for free school meals under new government rules. The change is expected to … [Read more...]

Universal Credit cuts could leave disabled Brits £47 a week worse off

by Ricky Willis · updated 12 July 2025

Upcoming changes to Universal Credit could leave many disabled people worse off, despite the government making some last-minute tweaks. From April 2026, … [Read more...]

How to avoid supermarket voucher scams (and what’s actually real)

by Naomi Willis · updated 16 December 2025

asda vouchers

Free supermarket vouchers sound great, especially when money’s tight. But while there are some brilliant, genuine giveaways out there, there are also tons … [Read more...]

Latest WhatsApp scams to avoid in 2025

by Ricky Willis · updated 16 December 2025

whatsapp scams messages

Have you or someone you know fallen victim to a WhatsApp scam? Even if you haven't yet, it might happen soon! According to analysis by Lloyds Bank, … [Read more...]

Why your family needs a “safe word” now more than ever (and no, it’s not weird)

by Naomi Willis · updated 16 December 2025

unknown phone call

Scammers are using AI to deepfake and clone voices and trick families into sending money. Here’s how a simple family “safe word” could protect you. When we … [Read more...]

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