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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 £200 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.

Drivers risking hefty repairs bill with 'money saving' fuel hack - how to avoid

Millions of drivers are risking expensive car repair bills by letting their fuel tank run as close to empty as possible.

Peak time for car crashes revealed – and it’s not rush hour

Drivers are being warned to be vigilant after the peak time for collisions was discovered.

Petrol and diesel drivers to 'pay big time' in new tax pitfall costing £345

Petrol and diesel drivers are set to be forced to pay hundreds of pounds extra to fuel their cars, experts have warned.

Household Support Fund extended after Winter Fuel Allowance cut

The Household Support Fund created to help people through the cost of living crisis has been extended.

Record numbers take out pet insurance with £3.2m in claims paid out every day

A record number of pet owners in the UK took out pet insurance last year to protect themselves during the cost of living crisis.

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