Over eight million households on certain benefits and tax credits will receive their second cost of living payment from 31 October.
E.on Next has launched an energy deal for existing customers that costs around £50 a year (around 3%) less than the Price Cap for typical users, making it one of the cheapest deals available.
Workers aged 18 and above may benefit from a ‘hidden’ pay rise in future as the Government now has the power to lower the age limit to be automatically enrolled into workplace pensions from 22 to 18.
If you are over the age of 75 or have a child under two, energy suppliers will soon be permanently banned from forcibly installing a prepayment meter in your home.
Santander’s best buy account offers 5.2% interest, but it will be axed to new customers after 11.59pm tonight.
E.on Next has become the first big name energy supplier to launch a fixed tariff costing below the Price Cap that’s available to both new and existing customers.
Budget homeware retailer Wilko has fallen into administration after failing to secure a rescue deal.
First-class stamp prices will rise by 14% for standard size letters, Royal Mail has confirmed. From Monday 2 October, the cost of a first-class stamp will be hiked to £1.25 (up 15p from £1.10).
Rail users across England, Scotland and Wales face disruption over the coming week as workers across multiple train operators take strike action, while others are also refusing to work overtime.
Smart home tech provider Hive is to switch off a number of smart devices, security devices and leak sensors, leaving you unable to use them. Five products have already been discontinued, with three more set to be switched off by 2025.
