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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.

Don’t get stung by a fake parking fine – how to spot a scam and protect your money

by Ricky Willis · updated 3 September 2025

Cars parked in a carpark

Parking fine scams are catching drivers out across the UK. From dodgy texts to rigged ticket machines, here’s how to spot a fake and keep your cash … [Read more...]

HMRC tax scams: how to spot fake rebate offers and stay safe

by Ricky Willis · updated 3 September 2025

More than 170,000 tax-related scams were reported to HMRC in the past year, with nearly 50,000 targeting self-assessment customers. Scammers are becoming … [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...]

Lowell Portfolio I Ltd loses FCA authorisation – what it really means for your debts

by Naomi Willis · updated 28 August 2025

A Woman's Hand open an Empty Purse for Money

Lowell Portfolio I Ltd has lost its FCA authorisation, but this doesn’t mean your debt is wiped. Here’s what the change actually means, why your repayments … [Read more...]

Iceland is giving away a free £5 but you need to be quick

by Ricky Willis · updated 28 August 2025

Free money alert: if you shop at Iceland or The Food Warehouse, you can grab yourself a free £5 credit just for signing up to the Iceland Bonus Club. The … [Read more...]

Energy price cap rises from October – here’s why your bills are going up

by Ricky Willis · updated 28 August 2025

Millions of households are facing higher energy bills from 1 October 2025, with Ofgem confirming the energy price cap will rise by 2%. From October 2025, a … [Read more...]

Energy bills are going up this October (yep, again)

by Ricky Willis · updated 22 August 2025

Thought energy prices were coming down? Turns out bills are now expected to rise from October. Here's what’s changing, why it’s happening, and what you can … [Read more...]

Early payday alert: millions to get benefits before the August bank hols

by Ricky Willis · updated 20 August 2025

Benefit payments due over the August bank holiday are being paid early. Find out who’s affected and when it’s paid. August can be a tricky month … [Read more...]

Tesco meal deal price hike: your lunch just got more expensive

by Ricky Willis · updated 20 August 2025

Bad news for lunch lovers: Tesco has quietly nudged up the price of its meal deals again. From 21 August 2025, the cost of your favourite … [Read more...]

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