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.

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.

Ticketmaster dynamic pricing 'urgently reviewed' by Gov regulator after Oasis fan fury

Oasis and Ticketmaster came under fire from fans after dynamic pricing saw prices rise to more than double their original fees.

Etias visa: UK travellers pay £6 to enter EU from next year - how to apply and who is exempt?

UK citizens entering most countries in Europe will have to buy an Etias visa waiver from summer 2025.

Nearly one million people urged to act as Winter Fuel Payments cut

Hundreds of thousands of pensioners are being urged to apply for Pension Credit to gain access to the Winter Fuel Payment.

Best and worst bank account providers revealed in extensive CMA research

The best and worst banks for customer satisfaction have been named by the Competition Markets Authority in its annual analysis of the...

Wizz Air launches 'all you can fly' subscription - but there are a few catches...

Wizz Air has launched an 'all you can fly' subscription offering travellers unlimited flights for less than £500. We look at whether the...

EV drivers face car tax hike up to £600 as new rules come into force

EV drivers are being warned of new taxes being introduced that could set them back up to £600.

Kids eat free 2024: From Pizza Express and Pizza Hut to Tesco and Bill's – full list

Kids can eat for free in a number of supermarkets and restaurants across the UK in 2024. Here's a list of where has deals, and some aren't...

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