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.

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

The cost of a gas boiler is rising 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...

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.

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