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Keep informed about the latest money news and updates. From breaking stories on consumer finance to the newest supermarket changes, we bring you the news that affects your pocket.

Credit card defaults rise again – what to do if you’re struggling to pay

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 October 2026

Woman holding a credit card while checking household bills and repayments.

Credit card default rates rose again in the three months to the end of August 2026, with lenders expecting further increases before the end of November, … [Read more...]

Private renters could get faster damp and mould repairs under new government plans

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 October 2026

Damp and mould growing on an interior wall beside a window.

Millions of private renters in England could get stronger protection against dangerous damp, mould and other problems in their homes under new government plans … [Read more...]

DWP bank account deduction rules coming into force on 29 October – what you need to know

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 October 2026

A letter, household bills and calculator on a kitchen table.

New rules on taking unpaid benefit debts directly from bank accounts are due to come into force on 29 October 2026.  They concern people who owe the … [Read more...]

Tesco Clubcard beats Asda on branded groceries by just £2.65, Which? finds

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 October 2026

Tesco Clubcard Prices sign above shelves of branded groceries

Tesco has beaten Asda to become the cheapest supermarket for branded groceries in a new Which? price comparison, but only for shoppers using a Clubcard. The … [Read more...]

Co-operative Bank launches free scam checker for texts, emails and websites

by Ricky Willis · updated 8 October 2026

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A new free scam checker has been launched by the Co-operative Bank to help people spot suspicious texts, emails and websites before they lose money. Skint … [Read more...]

UK households £2,900 worse off than expected after five years of soaring prices

by Ricky Willis · updated 9 October 2026

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UK households are around £2,900 a year worse off than they might otherwise have been after five years of rising prices, according to new research published on 8 … [Read more...]

Google Maps and Waze now show UK fuel prices – how to compare nearby pumps

by Ricky Willis · updated 8 October 2026

Google Maps showing nearby petrol prices alongside fuel pumps

Google Maps and Waze are now showing petrol and diesel prices across the UK, giving drivers another way to compare nearby filling stations before setting … [Read more...]

IKEA launches UK second-hand marketplace where used items can cost 60% less

by Ricky Willis · updated 7 October 2026

People with second-hand IKEA furniture and home items

IKEA has launched its second-hand marketplace in the UK, giving shoppers a new way to buy used IKEA furniture for less and sell unwanted items for … [Read more...]

Aldi vs Lidl wooden toys compared: where your Christmas budget goes furthest

by Ricky Willis · updated 7 October 2026

Aldi and Lidl wooden play kitchens compared for October 2026

Aldi and Lidl are both launching their wooden toy events on Thursday 8 October 2026, with prices starting at £3.99 at Aldi and just £1.79 at Lidl if you use … [Read more...]

NCSC tells ASOS customers to assume they are affected – what to do now

by Ricky Willis · updated 8 October 2026

Woman browsing clothes on a smartphone

ASOS customers are being advised by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to assume they are affected by the retailer’s cyber incident, even if they … [Read more...]

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