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.

Airline seats: How families can sit together for free when booking - and save £100

UK travellers are often told to expect to pay extra to guarantee family seating, but in many cases it’s not strictly necessary. We examine...

Which is cheapest to run - electric heater or central heating? Cost compared

Is central heating or an electric heater cheaper to run? Here we compare the cost to find out which is cheapest.

Which is cheaper Tesco or Asda?

Tesco and Asda remain locked in a fierce battle for the title of Britain’s cheapest big supermarket – and the latest research shows the...

Are e-scooters safe? Accident statistics in UK

Hundreds of people were injured by e-scooters in the UK last year, new figures reveal. Here we explain the accident and injury figures in...

Gold price: How much has the price of gold gone up?

The gold price is soaring to records highs in 2026, surging more than 50% in the past year.

Handbag insurance – does home insurance cover bags and contents?

The average claim for a stolen or lost handbag has jumped by more than a third in just four years, according to new research. So what...

How to boost phone signal as worst postcodes revealed

New figures have revealed the UK’s best and worst places for mobile coverage – showing a postcode lottery when it comes to signal quality.

Inheritance tax threshold

Inheritance tax (IHT) is back in the spotlight as speculation mounts over what the Chancellor will announce in the Autumn Budget this...

Pension savers rush to withdraw lump sum before Budget 2025 - tax rules explained

Thousands of pension holders are rushing to withdraw cash ahead of the Chancellor’s Budget next month, amid fears tax rules could soon be...

The amount of inheritance tax charged on gifts, year by year – and how to give money tax-free

Inheritance tax (IHT) receipts have soared in 2025, thanks to frozen thresholds and rising property values. And with fears Chancellor...

Investing in a buy-to-let? Average rents across regions revealed - including where's surging

Average rents across Britain have hit new highs, with figures showing sharp increases in several regions.

Good vs bad debt - when should you borrow or pay?

Most of us borrow money at some point in our lives, whether it’s a student loan, a credit card, or a mortgage. But not all debt is created...

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