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.

Energy customers secure compensation for overcharging error - how to claim

More than 30,000 UK households are set to receive compensation after 10 energy suppliers overcharged customers due to a billing error, the...

Greece tourist tax – how much is tourist tax for Crete, Corfu, Santorini, Mykonos, Athens, Zante and more

If you’re planning a holiday to Greece this year, it’s worth keeping in mind the extra cost of tourist tax.

Doctors reveal how to avoid travellers' diarrhoea on holiday while still eating like a local

Globetrotting doctors have shared their tips on how to avoid travellers' diarrhoea while on holiday - without having to miss out on trying...

Electric car drivers told not to connect phones in hacking warning

Electric car drivers have been warned not to plug their phones into their vehicles as there's a risk they could be hacked.

World’s most welcoming cities for expats named (you might want to avoid Germany…)

Expats around the world have rated how friendly their city is based on their experiences when they first arrived.

Areas most likely to fine parents for school-time holidays - is it financially worth it?

Parents hoping to avoid sky-high holiday prices by taking their children away during school term time are being stung by millions in fines...

6 ways to improve your finances as one in five feel stressed about money

One in five Britons are feeling uneasy about their financial situation right now. As part of Stress Awareness Month, we've asked experts...

Worst UK airports for delays named - but does your travel insurance protect you?

Gatwick Airport has been named the worst airport for flight departure delays, with other travel hubs not far behind.

Food prices finally start dropping as supermarket price war brews - up to 45% off

Food costs are finally dropping after years of inflation as Asda cut prices on hundreds of items and Tesco warned of a price war.

What to do in a car crash as only 5% know the Highway Code rules – and could break the law

Millions of UK drivers could be breaking the law as only 5% know all the steps to take after a collision, new research suggests.

Newborn baby to buy for? Avoid these most common items parents never use (and save £400)

It's no secret that newborn babies are expensive, so to save money you may want to avoid buying these items parents say they never use.

Portugal tourist tax - how much is tourist tax for the Algarve, Lisbon, Porto, Madeira and more

Tourist tax in Portugal is on the rise with more than 40 areas now charging rates.

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