Premium bond holders get a better chance of winning prizes NS&I has put extra cash into the winners’ pot, but soaring inflation is eroding holders’ cash more quickly The Guardian - UK · May 28, 2022
Families ‘will still face enormous challenges in making ends meet’ Households will receive a £400 discount on their energy bills from October, among other measures to support people with living costs. The Independent UK · May 26, 2022
Personal finance expert warns switching jobs to beat cost of living crisis may backfire in long run Switching jobs boosts pay by 6.6%, but be aware of what you are giving up. Daily Record · May 24, 2022
‘Golden era’ of cheap food over as two in five Britons buy less to eat ONS survey reveals worsening effects of cost of living crisis, with food prices forecast to have risen by 9% in April The Guardian - UK · May 13, 2022
People set to retire this year could lose £400 from final salary if inflation hits 10% Experts warn pensioners could end up losing around £7,000 over their future lifetime. Daily Record · May 4, 2022
‘I saved £30,000 for my first home but still couldn’t get on the property ladder’ First-time buyer Madeleine moved back in with her parents to save up £30,000 for a deposit on her dream home - but she still wasn't able to get on the property ladder due to her income Daily Mirror · Apr 26, 2022
Lenders expect rise in loan defaults amid cost-of-living crisis The Bank of England also said lenders have reported an increase in credit card lending for the latest quarter. The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022
National Insurance rise and your pay packet – key questions answered Finance experts warn 'awful April' is the start of a string of tough months Wales Online · Apr 6, 2022
Tax cut worth up to £1,000 for half a million small businesses starts today However, millions more individuals will be stung by changes to National Insurance Contributions Insider UK · Apr 6, 2022
How will the rise in national insurance affect you? As the 1.25 percentage point national insurance increase kicks in, ‘awful April’ is being seen as just the start of a string of tough months ahead. The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022
12 ways to make your money stretch further as living costs surge Various bills are set to increase in April but there may be some ways to make your money stretch a bit further Wales Online · Apr 1, 2022
12 ways to make your money stretch further as living costs surge Various bills are set to increase in April but there may be some ways to make your money stretch a bit further. The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022
Average incomes for richest and poorest fell during first year of lockdown Income inequality fell slightly when comparing the financial year ending in 2020 with that ending in 2021, the Office for National Statistics said. The Independent UK · Mar 28, 2022
Raising NI threshold ‘will soften financial blow of health and social care levy’ National insurance starting thresholds will rise to £12,570 from July, Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced. The Independent UK · Mar 23, 2022