Page Updated: Thursday, April 02, 2026 4:21 PM ET

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Cheap Easter eggs 'out' and luxury chocolate 'in' as shoppers rethink treats -- Cocoa prices are quietly rewriting what ends up in baskets, but the sting is how fast small...

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Attendance Allowance claimants warned they may risk payments being stopped

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'Unexpected' Bank of England interest rate update - Interest rates were held at 3.75% last month by the Bank's Monetary Policy Committee

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British Gas says all consumers will get £117 off energy bills starting this week

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UK gym, Disney+, Netflix, Now, Sky, Prime major rule change for subscribers -- The government has announced new rules to better protect consumers from subscription traps, with...

13 hours ago

Full list of people entitled to free prescriptions as new freeze introduced

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Your five-minute guide to SIPPs - £60,000 tax free allowance for pension savers -- A SIPP is a do-it-yourself pension that puts investors in control.

14 hours ago

Experts warn UK petrol prices could reach £2 a litre by May - Experts comment on the potentially expensive consequences of the US-Israel war on Iran.

12 hours ago

Check if you have a stolen KitKat after thieves hijack lorry carrying 413,793 bars

14 hours ago

BBC expert tells some pensioners 'opt out of Winter Fuel Payment now or pay back double' -- BBC expert warns millions earning over £35,000 should opt out of next Winter Fuel Payment to...

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Brits urged to do 1 thing with savings now or 'lose it' after £5bn tax raid

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'£2,000 EXTRA CHARGE' FOR PEOPLE WHO DON'T HAVE A DRIVEWAY -- New data explains what is happening

1 day ago

Full list of DWP Easter Bank Holiday payment dates 2026

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British Gas, EDF, EON, Octopus and OVO customers given 'unprecedented' change today - One money expert says the changes coming to energy bills in April are 'unprecedented'.

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New driveway rule starts today April 1 2026 and affects many UK homes

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UK households with air fryers face £126 charges from today -- Households using an air fryer instead of an oven will pay this going rate for a year of air...

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HMRC account may hold over £2,000 for people born in these years

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State pensioners can get 9 freebies and discounts worth £13,889 in April -- Eligible pensioners can claim more than £13,000 worth of freebies and discounts in April.

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Rachel Reeves to make £20m a day in tax from Iran war chaos

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DWP sending £921 into state pensioner bank accounts on Thursday -- Some state pensioners may receive an early payment in April.

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Martin Lewis issues warning over £829 FCA car finance payouts for drivers

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Struggling state pensioners handed £43.60 monthly extra from April - Eligible pensioners can get an annual cash boost of more than £500 if they meet certain criteria.

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Millions of families in line for Child Benefit rate increase April 6

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Find 'cheapest petrol and diesel near you' with RAC's money-saving solution -- The RAC has warned that drivers could be paying more for fuel than they need to, but a simple...

2 days ago

Millions face savings tax bill as they are dragged into HMRC net

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Five ways to save 'hundreds' of pounds before UK bills rise again on Wednesday -- 'Loyalty doesn't pay, but switching can'

2 days ago

UK energy firm to give customers 64 hours of free electricity

2 days ago

Martin Lewis explains reason 2million drivers won't get mis-sold car finance compensation

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Martin Lewis issues £60 warning to anyone who wears a uniform to work - Money expert Martin Lewis has warned time is running out to claim.

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Savings provider boosts interest on Cash ISA to 'attractive' 4.36%

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Millions to receive pension boost in days as major provider pays out after £327m profit -- It comes after the company saw an 18% jump in profits in the 2025 financial year, raking in...

3 days ago

New HSBC announcement for customers and '£500 paid into accounts'

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Nationwide one-day deadline warning as you need to have this much in your account -- A key restriction applies to several types of Nationwide accounts

3 days ago

6 DWP and HMRC benefits and handouts staying frozen from April

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Bank raises interest on savings account to 4.55% and earns 'excellent' rating -- The deal was included in Moneyfactscompare's Pick of the Week which looks at the best new products.

3 days ago

UK households offered 8 hours of 'free electricity' on bank holiday

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DWP confirms why one State Pension payment isn't rising from April - EXCLUSIVE: A payment top-up that's only given to certain pensioners won't be increasing from April.

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Nationwide, Barclays and NatWest to contact millions of homeowners with important news

3 days ago

Everything you need to know as Halifax contacts customers with £1,200 deadline -- Halifax has contacted customers directly

3 days ago

DWP and HMRC benefit payment dates to move again

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Fintech giant launches UK current account to take on high street banks -- The British fintech giant is launching its UK current account today.

3 days ago

Martin Lewis explains 40 percent pensions rule as 'it's probably going to win'

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Households urged to take photo of meter for £117 boost -- Everyone with a smart meter whether it's British Gas, Eon, OVO or Octopus Energy run should take...

3 days ago

Fears Iran's 'second Strait of Hormuz' could see petrol prices surge further

3 days ago

The key trick to helping cut inheritance tax to save UK families thousands - A financial expert has warned that many people could be unwittingly leaving themselves open to...

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Nationwide members who could see free £400 added to accounts

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'I've saved £6,000 using no brainer rainy day rule' -- Luke Summers saved over £6,000 from using one handy rainy day trick.

4 days ago

Savvy UK savers can make 1 change to avoid £3,775 mistake

4 days ago

Martin Lewis' council tax warning as thousands could be overpaying ahead of price increase -- Here's what to do if you think your house is in the wrong council tax band

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Workers warned they could lose up to £140 a year as April deadline looms - how to claim

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Coin collectors issued important message about 50p with £25k price tag -- Coin collectors are being urged to keep an eye on a popular 50p coin which has been found with a...

4 days ago

DWP minister issues update over looming change to the state pension

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Bank increases interest rates on Cash ISAs up to 'competitive' 4.33% The increased rate comes as the end of the financial year looms for millions of savers across...

4 days ago

Homeowners told to do 1 thing amid £114 April council tax warning

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Energy bills could double for 500k households as Iran war bites -- Up to half a million UK households on heat networks could face soaring energy bills.

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Two-minute boiler check that saves households £325 this summer

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Nationwide alert as members told how to avoid extra fees -- The building society has sent text messages to its many members

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Warning to Brits with current accounts – losing £1,000

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Tesco offers 1 million customers Easter freebie - make one check -- The offer runs out on Easter Monday, so customers need to act quickly.

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Savings provider raises interest on Cash ISA to 4.57% and earns 'excellent' rating -- Eligible savers will earn a 12-month introductory bonus.

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Three month HMRC deadline as parents could miss out -- Millions of families risk seeing payments stop

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Pensioners could boost DWP payments by over £4,300 this year

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Warning as major state pension change arrives in days – older Brits hit hard

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Rachel Reeves knows Ed Miliband has lost the plot - and she can't hide it any longer

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Savings warning to people with £3,000 in accounts

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HMRC issues 'check your bank account' alert over due payments

5 days ago

Martin Lewis's £1 tumble dryer warning for UK households - 'demon appliance'

5 days ago

Nationwide Building Society launches 4 new ISAs – up to 4.5% interest

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Nationwide launches new 4.50% savings account – competitive rate

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Brits issued 4-day warning as £1,500 deadline approaches

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Nationwide makes big change for some accounts this week as rates announced

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21 NCP car parks 'to close tomorrow' as company in administration - full list

7 days ago

Major UK retailer with 200 stores up for sale just 7 years after £95m buyout

8 days ago

Furious customers slam UK's biggest stockbroker following 'technical issues'

13 days ago

DWP minister provides update over WASPI compensation

10 hours ago

DVLA and DWP confirms opening hours for Easter weekend 2026

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The secret to beating nightmare April bill rises – save hundreds with Tesco, Lidl and DWP

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Bank opening times for Easter 2026 at Nationwide, HSBC, Lloyds, Halifax, TSB and more -- Here's the guide to opening times for major UK banks

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UK racecourse in administration chaos as it's stripped of licence with immediate effect -- The new operator has been denied a racecourse licence following the previous holder's collapse...

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The Crusader: Customer welcomes payout after cashing in struggling fund

15 days ago

The Crusader: British Gas and Royal Mail team up to resolve billing error

29 days ago

The Crusader: Good call of duty to cut-off widow

1 month ago

High street giant with 789 UK branches unveils upsized shop and plans for 30 new stores

17 hours ago

British Gas announces 50% off electricity for homes with balconies

22 hours ago

Martin Lewis says 'that's me done' as he issues plea before 10 day absence

22 hours ago

BT issues price rises now in place for all customers

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Slash Sky bills to £0 with dish trick after April price rise -- There's a way to slash your Sky bills by to pay nothing using your existing dish.

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Check how much your council tax will increase by from today with our calculator -- Increases for the new financial year (2026/2027) have been finalised across England, with all...

1 day ago

Nationwide confirms final date ahead of savings account change -- The group confirmed the exact time you will lose access to the service

1 day ago

MSE guide as millions miss out on cheapest passport options

1 day ago

New UK current account rivals high street banks - 3.26% returns on balances

1 day ago

Santander issues warning as £160k stolen from customers

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British Gas, EDF, OVO and EON households must take meter reading today for £117 boost -- Everyone with a smart meter whether it's British Gas, EON, OVO or Octopus Energy run must take a...

1 day ago

People with one condition can reduce TV licence to just £84 -- You could get a TV licence for 50% off, reducing the bill to just £84 a year.

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State pension rule change this month to hit three groups the hardest

1 day ago

Vodafone, Three, O2 and EE mobile customers hit with price rises today - full list

1 day ago

'A little-known app helped me save £20 on my restaurant bill'

1 day ago

NS&I Premium Bonds winners for April draw with £1million prizes

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People with these conditions can cut council tax bill to £0 as bills rise

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Reeves HMRC tax allowance cut alert as new advice rules begin

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Martin Lewis text 'cheat code' could halve mobile phone bill as April 1 rise hits -- Martin Lewis has shared advice on how millions could save hundreds on mobile phone contracts as...

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HMRC 'last minute' warning for Brits as 'one week to prepare' -- The warning comes as part of a major overhaul for income tax from April 6

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Energy prices fall from today - but consumers have been issued a huge warning

1 day ago

Full list of highest council tax bill rises in England from April 1

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Warning for millions as rising energy bills could hit £27,286 per year

1 day ago

Sky customers hit with £36 price rise from April

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Monzo urges customers to carry out 3 essential checks ahead of April 6 -- The bank has shared an alert for customers ahead of the new tax year, urging them to complete...

2 days ago

Households facing £24 monthly energy bill increase in fresh warning -- Soaring wholesale costs are forecast to push up household energy bills

2 days ago

rtin Lewis says 'buy common household item now' before price rise on April 7 2026

2 days ago

Martin Lewis advice as drivers getting £1,000s back after going over potholes

2 days ago

Martin Lewis shares trick to get free £50 - 'they won't like me saying this'

2 days ago

Barclays confirms who can get new £200 payment and 'free' Apple TV

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Households with smart meters paid to use electricity between 8am and 4pm

2 days ago

Rachel Reeves has made biggest mistake yet and she's taking UK down with her

2 days ago

State pensioners under 76 given £47 extra cash every month from April -- State pensioners aged under 76 as of now get a handy £47.91 extra cash monthly starting from...

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DWP monthly payment boost State Pensioners may be missing out on -- Some pensioners could be entitled to claim extra payments

2 days ago

Energy bills set to soar by £288 as Iran war rages

2 days ago

Martin Lewis slams 'ridiculously unfair' penalty rule for savers

2 days ago

DWP issues update over future of the triple lock

2 days ago

Horror warning Ed Miliband's Net Zero could cost pensioners thousands on retiremement

2 days ago

Millions of drivers to get £829 average in mis-sold car finance payout

3 days ago

Martin Lewis issues HMRC tax code warning to all households before Monday

3 days ago

The rare Beatrix Potter 50p coins that could be worth £40,000

3 days ago

Benefit worth almost £6k pensioners can claim even with money in the bank

3 days ago

Nationwide confirms online banking change for millions of customers after requests

3 days ago

State pensioners born in these years handed £575 boost from next Monday

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Home buyers warned mortgages could hit three-year high in weeks -- Experts have warned prospective house-hunters to prepare 'for a bumpy ride'

3 days ago

Martin Lewis' MSE says 'you can still save' as water bills to rise April 1 -- The team at Money Saving Expert has shared tips to save costs

3 days ago

Older state pensioners given £36 extra cash every month from April

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British Gas '4 minute rule' to immediately cut bills from April

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All we know as Nationwide pays £175 to thousands of members

3 days ago

Key HMRC personal tax allowance update 'days to get £252'

3 days ago

State pensioners handed £86 weekly extra with one condition from April -- Eligible pensioners can get more than £4,000 per year if they meet certain requirements.

3 days ago

Households hit with new 57p standing charges from Wednesday -- Households will be made to pay higher 57p standing charges for electricity from Wednesday, April 1.

3 days ago

HMRC personal annual allowance deadline in days 'and could be lost'

3 days ago

Many Premium Bond savers waiting three years for first win

3 days ago

Full list of state pension changes starting in April 2026

3 days ago

BBC expert gives urgent warning for anyone with £5,000 in bank accounts

3 days ago

Martin Lewis urges shoppers to look out for this code when buying medication

3 days ago

Everything you need to know about 3 texts that 'empty bank accounts in seconds'

3 days ago

People earning over £50,000 issued HMRC alert as change due in days -- HMRC says the move should make it easier for workers

3 days ago

Extra £900 pay boost from April following new £12.71 rule for workers -- Millions of workers will see an increase to their pay following an April rule change.

3 days ago

Emirates Airline latest refund advice after Dubai 'do not travel' warning

3 days ago

Martin Lewis tells mobile customers 5-digit 'cheat code' to cut bills before April

3 days ago

The eight expert top tips for over 50s on getting a new mortgage

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Households must claim £300 cost of living payments before April

3 days ago

Households face £24 kettle charge from April as 'tea tax' warning issued -- The price we pay to boil the kettle will change from April.

3 days ago

Savings account offers huge 4.75% interest on first £20,000 -- Customers can earn high returns on their savings with the mortgage broker.

3 days ago

Building society offers bumper 4.2% Cash ISA with no catch

3 days ago

Major DWP state pension rule change set to start in days

4 days ago

Act now to get free £200 from Santander

4 days ago

Rachel Reeves has a plan for UK economy - and you're going to hate every minute of it

4 days ago

Households buying cheese hit with £156 charges from Friday as food prices to soar

4 days ago

Nationwide to make key change to 605 branches by May - full list

4 days ago

State pensioners given £4.20 weekly extra after April DWP change -- April will usher in a higher payment rate for eligible pensioners.

4 days ago

Blow for older state pensioners not eligible for Rachel Reeves tax-free exemption -- EXCLUSIVE: Older basic state pensioners will not be eligible for Rachel Reeves' tax-free...

3 days ago

Four big changes announced for anyone starting a new job after April 5

4 days ago

Best supermarket Nutella dupe named - and it's not Aldi

4 days ago

The 5 household bills going up next Wednesday

4 days ago

Households given free electricity in 4 years with plug in solar panels from Lidl

4 days ago

Pensions warning over 5% earnings rule as expert says to 'maximise' this scheme -- An expert has explained several rules that are worth knowing about

4 days ago

Every EE, Vodafone, Three and O2 mobile mid-contract price rise from April 1 - full list -- EE, Vodafone, Three and O2 are all raising prices mid-contract from April 1 - the full list of...

4 days ago

'Bank accounts emptied' by three text messages

4 days ago

Income tax warning to pensioners earning more than £35,000

4 days ago

TV licence update as millions of Brits set for price rises from April 1

4 days ago

Brits given 'golden window' warning as ISA countdown closes

4 days ago

Every new car tax change coming on April 1 with bills up £200

4 days ago

Over-60s given major discount in UK supermarket with more than 900 stores

4 days ago

UK households urged to save £800 a year with 6 changes -- UK households could save more than £800 with six simple switches.

5 days ago

Nationwide 'head and shoulders above' as 40,000 members get free £175 -- The building society is known for distributing free cash to customers

5 days ago

People who use public WiFi told to disable key setting now

4 days ago

Trump's war blows up in his face - and Keir Starmer is rubbing his hands with glee

5 days ago

CMA investigates 5 big businesses for fake and misleading reviews – just 'tip of iceberg'

5 days ago

DVLA urges drivers to take action now or risk missing key car deadline

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