If you’ve got Christmas gifts to stock-up on, you might be best buying on Black Friday rather than planning a last minute dash around the shops. MoneySavingExpert.com research of 50 items found that more than half of those we checked were cheaper on Black Friday compared to on 23 December.
Households on certain benefits living in England and Wales can get £150 off their energy bills this winter under the Warm Home Discount after the scheme reopened this week. However, unlike previous years, you won’t be able to apply for it as you should get it automatically – here’s how to check if you’re eligible.
Octopus has agreed a deal with the Government to take over the failed supplier. If you’re a Bulb customer, here’s what you need to know.
If you live in Scotland and claim certain means-tested benefits, and you have children under 16, you can now claim £25 a week per child in ‘Scottish child payment’. The benefit has been extended to reach more families, while the amount you can claim has also been boosted. Over 400,000 children could now be eligible.
Homebuyers and remortgagers can now take out a five-year fixed deal that charges less than 5% interest.
HSBC and sister bank First Direct are giving current account customers a £500 interest-free overdraft buffer for a year, if they request it. The banks, which are part of the same group, say they hope to support those most in need of help with the rising cost of living.
You now have until 31 July 2023 to use any non-barcoded everyday stamps – those with the Queen’s profile on – before they become worthless. Alternatively, you can swap them for barcoded versions for free through Royal Mail’s scheme. We take you through what you need to know below.
Tesco shoppers who spend Clubcard points on the supermarket’s ‘Delivery Saver’ plans will soon get less bang for their buck. From 14 November, shoppers will no longer be able to triple the value of points to spend on the grocery delivery plans, with points only being worth face value from this date.
Over £13 million worth of unused Clubcard vouchers are set to expire at the end of this month. If your vouchers are due to run out, you’ll either need to use them by 11:59pm on 30 November or use our trick to extend them.
PCF Bank has stopped offering personal savings accounts and loans to new customers, and plans to exit the UK banking market – but there’s no immediate change for existing savers or borrowers.
