Helen Barnett

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Fury as energy bills will rise by £28 to stop firms going bust

Energy customers must pay an extra £28 charge to stop suppliers going bust.

Metro Bank customers withdraw money after crisis talks announced - is my money safe?

Metro Bank customers have been taking money out of their accounts after fears for its future emerged.

Best motorway services – and worst - in UK named

The best – and worst - motorway services in the UK have been named.

GHIC card - how to apply, how long it takes and do you need travel insurance?

We explain what a GHIC card is, how to apply, what you need for your application, and whether you need travel insurance too.

Water bills could rise by £156 a year to stop sewage discharge

Water bills could rise by £156 a year in a new plan to stop sewage discharges into Britain's seas and rivers.

Gas bill payers could be paid to use less this winter

Households in Britain could be paid to use less gas at peak times this winter.

Electric car costs could soar after Brexit deal: 'Not the right move'

Electric car costs could rise from next year as post-Brexit tariffs could see manufacturers hit with a £3.75 billion bill.

Car insurance providers given ultimatum over GAP add-on - do you need it?

Car insurance companies have been told to take immediate action over the sale of guaranteed asset protection (GAP) add-ons.

Wales 20mph speed limit map - all the roads staying 30mph

Wales has become the first country in the United Kingdom to impose a 20mph speed limit across its built up areas. Here we have a map...

Cash payments rise for first time in 10 years - does spending in cash save you money?

Payments made with cash rose for the first time in a decade last year, newly released figures show.

UK vets probed by competition watchdog over fears of unfair price rises

The UK's vet practices are being reviewed by the competitions watchdog over concerns prices are rising faster than inflation.

Home insurance cost soars more than 25 percent in year

The cost of home insurance in the UK has soared by more than 25 percent a year, a new study suggests.

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