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.

Huge overhaul to energy bills touted by Ofgem with price cap under threat

Energy bills as we know them could be dramatically changed as Ofgem looks at new ways to charge households.

Got home insurance for your PET? Dogs and cats spark thousands of claims but not all policies cover you

Thousands of cat and dog owners have had to claim on their home insurance after their mischievous pets caused havoc.

More than £50bn in pensions at risk of being lost - how to track your pension

More than £50 billion in pension savings are at risk of being lost as Britain edges towards a “national crisis”.

EV drivers 'misled' by flawed range tests overestimating battery life

Flawed tests on electric car batteries mean drivers have been misled on their range, a motoring expert claimed.

Pet owners may be overpaying for medicine - regulator investigates vets

The veterinary industry faces investigation over concerns some could be overcharging for pet medicine.

Car insurance warning as cash-strapped drivers buy basic policies that could leave them ‘high and dry’

A car insurance warning has been issued after the cost of living crisis has left people buying budget policies that don't cover basic...

Family 'in total shock' after Ryanair boarding pass havoc costs them £165

A furious father took on Ryanair after being charged £165 to check in at the airport before his family holiday.

Travel dupe – the best cheap holiday spots to rival Santorini, Venice, Rome, Dubai, Hawaii and more

When picking your next holiday destination often the well-trodden paths are what first spring to mind. Sunsets in Santorini, canal walks in...

The future of energy? Community wind farms powering heat pumps 'slash bills by quarter'

Households could cut their energy bills by a quarter by using heat pumps powered by community wind farms, a report suggests.

Porsche owner blasts ‘profiteering’ dealers after £600 oil change bill

A Porsche owner said car dealers are acting like "cartels" after he was quoted nearly £600 for an oil change.

Energy habits causing most family arguments revealed - but how much do they actually cost?

The energy usage gripes that cause the most family arguments have been revealed - but are they the habits costing you the most money?

Millions of car owners could be due payout worth thousands of pounds after FCA probe

Millions of drivers could be owed compensation after being charged too much for car finance.

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