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.

Fifth of holidaymakers return to burgled home, poll says

Almost a fifth of travellers have returned from holiday to find their house has been burgled, a new poll suggests.

Ofgem issues warning about fixing energy tariffs ahead of price cap announcement

Ofgem has issued a warning to energy customers to scrutinise deals before they fix their tariffs as they could lose out in the long run.

Net closes in on banks not offering fair interest rates to savers as only 28% of rises passed on

Investigators are circling banks that fail to pass on interest rate rises to customers, with the Bank of England governor now backing...

House prices plummet with one area falling 60% more than average - how has your region fared?

UK house prices have fallen for the fourth consecutive month according to new figures, with only one area avoiding the plunge.

Small businesses ‘run out of rope’ as company insolvencies hit 14-year high – NimbleFins’ loan guides explain options

The number of businesses filing for insolvency has hit the highest level in 14 years as organisations "run out of rope", new figures show.

Old stamps now banned - here's how to swap with Royal Mail for new barcode stamps

Royal Mail will no longer accept old stamps without a barcode from August 1 2023. Here's how to swap your old stamps for new barcoded ones.

Hour-long energy saving scheme could wipe £200 off your bill

An energy-saving app is offering users the chance to win hundreds of pounds if they successfully cut down on their usage at peak times.

How insulating your home could keep it COOLER in summer

Insulating your home could provide benefits in the summer as well as winter, according to experts.

Ofcom investigates Virgin Media over complaints from customers struggling to quit

Ofcom is investigating Virgin Media after customers claimed it was making it hard for them to cancel their contracts.

Worst car brands for good driving revealed by telematics provider - where does your car rank?

Do you drive one of these car brands? Analysis suggests you're more likely to be a poor driver.

Interest rate rise warning as up to 1.7m now set to pay tax on their savings – how to avoid

More than 1.7 million people were told to pay tax on their savings last year, with scores more expected to be hit this year due to soaring...

NS&I Premium Bonds prize rate raised to highest level in 15 years - are they worth buying?

The chance of winning a Premium Bonds prize is rising to its highest level in 15 years.

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