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.

Gas and electricity prices won’t return to 2020 levels, energy boss says

Gas and electricity bills will not return to pre-Covid levels, an energy leader has warned.

Electric vehicle sales overtake diesel for first time - and there's a new EV law now in force

Electric vehicles are now more popular than diesel when it comes to buying new cars - make sure you know the new law that's come into force...

Half a million more people take out health insurance in 2022 as NHS crisis bites

Health insurance policy holders have risen by hundreds of thousands in the last year as the NHS struggles to meet demands, despite the cost...

Sick Britons unable to reach GPs and without health insurance turn to dangerous DIY treatment

GP surgeries are struggling to meet demand leading some patients to DIY medical procedures.

Is it cheaper to dry clothes with a heated airer or a tumble dryer?

The cost of electricity has caused households to look at their energy usage, with many considering investing in appliances that could save...

New cost of living payments worth up to £1,350 confirmed - dates and eligibility

Cost of living payments worth up to £1,350 will be paid out over a year - here's when and who is eligible.

UK car crashes could 'plunge by a quarter' with new tech - are you ready for auto driving?

New technology that would feature in driverless cars could prevent 25% of crashes.

Pet costs: 9 ways to save money on your pet

Pet costs are rising so see our expert tips on saving money on your pet.

Lost pensions worth £26bn could go unclaimed as one in five has missing pot - what to do

Lost and unclaimed pensions are now worth more than £26.2billion in the UK - find out how to find your missing pension here.

How to keep your pet safe this Christmas - tips to avoid a trip to the vets

UK pet owners are being warned of Christmas risks to animals to avoid an expensive trip to the vets.

Hardworking Britons who own more of their home penalised by rising mortgage rates

Mortgage holders who own more of their home outright are being penalised most when it comes to rising interest rates. Here's what we know.

How to defrost a windscreen - the hacks you definitely shouldn't try and the safest way to quickly de-ice a car

With the cold weather drawing in this winter, drivers are taking longer to get out on the road due to frozen windshields. But many 'hacks'...

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