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.

Warning as sophisticated WhatsApp job scam cases soar 800% in a year

Job hunters are being warned after reports of a sophisticated and long-winded scam have soared.

Funeral cost soars in ‘cost of dying’ crisis

The cost of dying has hit a record high fuelling an increase in the number of pauper's funerals.

The State Pension amount that could mean you’re being underpaid

A former pensions minister has urged people to check how much of the State Pension they are receiving in case they are being underpaid.

XL bully ban: Does pet insurance cover XL bully dogs under new rules?

Pet insurance companies will begin withdrawing cover for XL Bully dogs after they were banned in the UK.

Energy firms allowed to force fit prepayment meters again - the rules that block them

Three energy firms can now resume the force-fitting of prepayment meters in a practice that was banned for being unfair.

New petrol cars could cost £10,000 MORE to run than electric vehicles over lifetime, study says

New petrol cars could cost £700 a year more to run than electric vehicles, new analysis has suggested.

Why you might soon get taxed for selling on Vinted and eBay

Vinted, eBay and other sales websites will start passing on users' details to HMRC in a clampdown on unpaid tax from side hustles.

How to cut cost of TV licence fee

The cost of the TV licence fee is set to rise by more than £10 in 2024 to fund the BBC and its services.

The electric cars that DON'T hit mileage range - by as much as 50 miles

A number of the most popular electric vehicle models fall short of their advertised mileage range by as much as 50 miles, new testing shows...

Bulgaria knocked off top spot for cheapest ski destination for UK tourists

Cheap ski holiday favourite Bulgaria has been de-throned as the best value destination for cash-conscious Britons looking for a budget...

Gas boiler cost to rise up to £120 to offset heat pump rollout: 'Appalling!'

The cost of a gas boiler is set to rise by up to £120 in 2024 as manufacturers are told to sell more heat pumps.

Alabama rot map, symptoms, pictures, treatment and prevention of fatal dog disease

Alabama rot is a relatively new disease to emerge in UK dogs and sadly it can be fatal, with symptoms quickly leading to kidney failure...

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