Helen Barnett

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Helen is a journalist, editor and copywriter with 15 years' experience writing across print and digital publications. She previously edited the Daily Express website and has won awards as a reporter. Read more here.

Fifth of Britons hit by storm damage in last five years - how to protect your home

More than a fifth of UK homes have suffered from storm damage in the last five years, new research has suggested. We look at how to protect...

Ban young drivers from carrying passengers under 21, AA says

Young drivers should be banned from carrying passengers of a similar age for six months after passing their test, the AA has said.

5 common mistakes when writing a will as record numbers disputed

A record number of families have become embroiled in will disputes in England and Wales, according to new figures. Here are some mistakes...

Will writing service warning from financial regulator - what to look out for when hiring a company

The Competition and Markets Authority is taking action to protect the growing number of people using unregulated will writing services...

Data roaming rules brought in to protect UK holidaymakers

UK mobile phone customers will be better protected against unexpected roaming costs while using their phone abroad and at home, under new...

Banks can now charge scam victims £100 to get their money back

Banks have been given the power to charge scam victims a £100 excess when recovering their money under new rules.

Beat the energy price cap! Save £151 with simple steps

Cash-strapped Britons are being urged to beat the rising energy price cap by switching off 'vampire devices' around the home - with new...

Ofgem CEO and Martin Lewis share tips to reduce energy bills

Ofgem's CEO, Martin Lewis and others have given their tips to reduce energy bills as the price cap rises.

British Gas urges basic boiler check to avoid £350 bill

British Gas has given its tips to avoid a costly boiler breakdown this winter.

Air fryer cost to run rises 30 percent with cleaning mistake – how to fix

Air fryers could use up to 30 percent more energy if users don't clean theirs regularly - here's how to do it.

The ‘vampire devices’ you need to unplug to save up to £150 on energy bills

Energy-conscious Britons are being urged to unplug ‘vampire devices’ around the house that drain energy when not in use.

Biggest breakdown hotspots revealed - and they're all smart motorways

The worst motorway locations for vehicle breakdowns have been revealed, and they are all smart motorways.

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