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.

Urgent alert to 450,000 households with chance to save £210 on energy bills

According to analysis of the latest market data, for Q1 2026 it is estimated that nearly half a million UK households could save up to £210...

Most common reason for car MOT failures revealed – and it’s easy to check

The most common causes of failing an MOT have been named - and they can be easily checked by drivers.

Asda no longer cheapest supermarket for petrol and diesel - top 4 revealed

Asda is no longer the cheapest supermarket for petrol and diesel out of the 'big four'.

Energy prices: Labour and Tories' plans to cut energy bills after election

Labour, the Conservatives and the Lib Dems have shared what they would do to cut energy bills if they won the election.

Energy billpayers urged to make change to direct debit as £3bn overpaid in 'broken system'

UK energy suppliers are sitting on more than £3 billion worth of unused customer credit.

Octopus Energy launches ‘Zero Bills’ mortgage with no energy bills for 10 years

Octopus Energy has launched a new 'Zero Bills' mortgage to guarantee no energy bills for 10 years.

DWP to boost state pension by £694 for rest of your life if Brits 'defer' payments - how it works

Britons can boost their state pension significantly by delaying when they start to withdraw it. But is it worth it for you? We look at the...

British Gas boss hints of 'mandatory' smart meters as suppliers fail to hit targets

British Gas has suggested energy suppliers travel "street by street" to install mandatory smart meters to hit 2030 targets.

Tourist tax spreads across world with 18 countries charging up to £79 A NIGHT - full list of nations

Tourist tax is being charged to travellers across the globe, including Europe, Asia and Oceana. Here's how much it will cost you.

Cheapest day to fly for holiday has changed - new research overturns travel myth

New research has uncovered the cheapest day to fly to and from the UK.

Want a cheap city break? Try Riga - top 5 cheapest (and most expensive) destinations revealed

Bargain holiday hunters are being told to head to Riga and Vilnius for a cheap trip.

More banks add switching bonus - which are the best accounts right now?

More UK banks have added switching bonuses to the market, and there are other perks to be gained by changing providers as well.

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