Helen Barnett

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Mobile phone contract customers could be in line for £1,800 compensation

Millions of mobile phone customers could receive more than £1,000 in compensation for overpaying for their contract.

Three million at risk of incorrect energy bills in smart meter fault

Nearly three million households are at risk of being charged the wrong amount on their energy bills due to their smart meter not working...

Electric vehicles have 80% more problems than petrol cars, study suggests

Electric vehicle owners have almost double the number of issues with their cars as conventional petrol drivers according to new research.

Cold Weather Payment checker 2024

Cold Weather Payments are made to people on low incomes to help them pay for heating their home during prolonged cold temperatures. See if...

New ISA rules announced in Autumn Statement - the good... and bad changes explained

Changes to ISA rules have been announced in the Autumn Statement - here's what the new rules mean for your ISA.

Hope for cheaper electric vehicles as used EV sales double

Electric vehicles are beginning to filter into the second-hand car market, making it cheaper to go green.

Households close to new pylons to get £10,000 off bills to speed up EV delivery

People living near electricity pylons will receive up to £10,000 off their bills in new plans.

Savings rates FINALLY beat inflation - best accounts so you actually MAKE money

Interest rates on savings accounts are above inflation levels for the first time in two years - here are the best savings accounts right...

Up to half a million could be without bank in months - 10 areas most at risk

Almost half a million people are on the cusp of being 'bankless' within the next year as high street bank closures continue, according to...

BMW announces hands-free driving so users can stream videos or check phone on daily commute

Drivers will be able to safely check their phone and watch TV with new hands-free technology introduced by BMW.

5 tips to save £200 on energy bills

Common boiler, radiator and household mistakes could be costing you £200 in wasted energy. We look at five tips which could save you...

Budget airlines’ hidden ‘drip’ fees to be banned in new law in boost for cheap flights hunters

Cheap flights which end up costing travellers much more than was advertised due to hidden charges will be a thing of the past as the...