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Energy Debt Levy Doubles: Households Now Paying £50 a Year to Cover Arrears

With national energy debt hitting a record £5.5 billion in 2026, Ofgem has increased the "debt allowance" on bills. Find out how much you...

Metro Bank customers withdrew money after crisis talks announced - is my money safe?

Metro Bank customers tool money out of their accounts after fears for its future emerged. Is your money safe now?

Best motorway services – and worst - in UK named

The best – and worst - motorway services in the UK have been named.

GHIC card - how to apply, how long it takes and do you need travel insurance?

We explain what a GHIC card is, how to apply, what you need for your application, and whether you need travel insurance too.

Water bills could rise by £156 a year to stop sewage discharge

Water bills could rise by £156 a year in a new plan to stop sewage discharges into Britain's seas and rivers.

Energy bill payers could get discount offers to use less

UK households will be able to take advantage of regular energy savings offers throughout the year as the Demand Flexibility Service (DFS)...

Is the 2027 EV "Tariff Cliff" Still a Threat? What Buyers Need to Know

While the UK and EU successfully delayed post-Brexit tariffs until 2027, new mileage taxes and changing thresholds mean the financial...

Car insurance providers given ultimatum over GAP add-on - do you need it?

Car insurance companies have been told to take immediate action over the sale of guaranteed asset protection (GAP) add-ons.

Wales 20mph speed limit map - all the roads staying 30mph

Wales has become the first country in the United Kingdom to impose a 20mph speed limit across its built up areas. Here we have a map...

Cash payments rise for first time in 10 years - does spending in cash save you money?

Payments made with cash rose for the first time in a decade last year, newly released figures show.

UK vets probed by competition watchdog over fears of unfair price rises

The UK's vet practices are being reviewed by the competitions watchdog over concerns prices are rising faster than inflation.

Home insurance cost soars more than 25 percent in year

The cost of home insurance in the UK has soared by more than 25 percent a year, a new study suggests.

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