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Latest money news

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.

National Living Wage to rise in April 2026: how much more you’ll earn

by Ricky Willis · updated 25 November 2025

Person looking at a payslip at a kitchen table after the National Living Wage rise.

The key facts you need From April 2026, the National Living Wage and National Minimum Wage are going up. The government says the rise will help around … [Read more...]

Help to Save is getting a huge upgrade for low-income families and carers

by Ricky Willis · updated 25 November 2025

british money

A big boost for people trying to save on a low income A major change is coming for anyone who struggles to put money aside each month. The Treasury has … [Read more...]

The refund your energy company won’t tell you about

by Ricky Willis · updated 25 November 2025

Person in a British home looking worried while checking an energy bill on their phone.

You could be owed money without knowing Across the UK, people are finding out they’ve been sitting on energy credit for months, even years. Some only notice … [Read more...]

Rail fares frozen for the first time in 30 years – here’s what it means for your money

by Ricky Willis · updated 24 November 2025

Commuter tapping a train ticket at a station barrier during the 2025 rail fare freeze in England

For the first time in three decades, rail fares in England aren’t going up. After years of watching ticket prices rise faster than wages, a freeze like this … [Read more...]

Retailers fix misleading returns policies after Martin Lewis pushes for change

by Ricky Willis · updated 24 November 2025

Person holding a credit card while shopping online, used to show the importance of correctly explained return rights.

Dozens of well-known retailers have corrected misleading information on their websites after a major investigation by MoneySavingExpert. Every update … [Read more...]

Black Friday scams are exploding on social media this year: here’s how to protect your money

by Ricky Willis · updated 23 November 2025

Smartphone showing a suspicious Black Friday deal in a blurred shopping street scene, highlighting online and social media scam risks.

Black Friday is great for bargains, but scammers know it too Black Friday should be the time you grab cheaper Christmas presents and treat yourself without … [Read more...]

Champions League moves to Paramount: how much will it cost to follow your team?

by Ricky Willis · updated 21 November 2025

Graphic showing Champions League branding with Paramount+ logo, highlighting rising costs for UK football fans from 2027.

The Champions League is moving again from 2027 From the 2027–28 season through to 2030–31, Champions League football will no longer be on TNT Sports. … [Read more...]

Ticket tout ban: what the new rules mean for your gig and match tickets

by Ricky Willis · updated 20 November 2025

People at a a concert where ticket touts have been selling tickets at an inflated price.

If you have ever sat in an online queue for ages, only to see tickets “sold out,” then pop up for triple the price on a resale site, this new rule change is for … [Read more...]

Best and worst parcel delivery companies revealed

by Ricky Willis · updated 19 November 2025

Parcel delivery companies delivering a package to a customer

Online shopping should make life easier, but for many of us, getting a parcel delivered still feels like pot luck. Citizens Advice has released its latest … [Read more...]

UK rents up 5% to £1,360 a month: what it really means for your budget

by Ricky Willis · updated 19 November 2025

Rents have climbed again across the UK.

Rents have climbed again across the UK. In the year to October 2025, the average private rent rose by 5%, taking the typical monthly cost to £1,360. That … [Read more...]

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