Personal Finance NewsSome of the UK’s favourite charities are working with local solicitors to allow people to write or update their Wills free of charge this March. The campaign is called Free Wills Month and it has run, with tremendous success, since 2005, and each year it raises £30 million in future income and now the campaign […]
The UK continues to experience financial pressure, with rising living costs and diminishing disposable income affecting many households. Recent search data indicates over 1.1 million monthly searches for ‘cost of living,’ signalling heightened financial anxiety across the country. To understand where residents are coping best and where financial advice may be in higher demand, The Co-operative […]
Up to £14.9 million could have been lost due to avoidable MOT failures in the 2023/24 financial year, according to new research. The figures say there were 7.5 million failed tests during this period, of which roughly 2.59 million could easily have been prevented with better preparation. Drivers are now being urged to perform a […]
Property size and location have the biggest impact on home insurance costs, according to a new study. The figures state that the median price paid for a policy varies by up to £243 depending on the number of bedrooms in the property. On average, this affects premiums by £121 – more than any other factor […]
The new Amex Spending Spotlight research asked UK shoppers about their current spending habits and preferences as well as their intentions for the year ahead. s. Experience-hungry Brits Consumers’ love of experiences big and small, such as dining, day trips, wellness activities and festivals is set to continue into 2025, with almost six in 10 […]
According to ONS statistics, September is the most popular birth month, with the most popular birthday being September 26th. Christie Cook, managing director of retail at Hodge Bank, offers expert advice on how to plan and save over the next nine months for your baby’s future and how to manage the costs of parenthood today. “With […]
Santander is warning loved-up Brits to stay vigilant this Valentine’s Day, following new data from the bank showing that nearly £8 million was handed to romance scammers in 2024.1 In February alone, nearly £800,000 was sent to scammers, including £262,000 in one transaction. The average romance scam in 2024 totalled £5,009. Social media continues to […]
Broadband providers should have paid out close to £115 million to customers last year through the Ofcom automatic compensation scheme, new research has revealed. The study calculated the cost of compensating eligible broadband users who experienced delays to their service or missed appointments in the last year. Now, users are being encouraged to check if […]
Over one in five (21%) travel insurance claims are for holiday cancellation, according to travel insurance provider, Multitrip.com, meaning something went wrong before the holiday even began. Multitrip.com is urging holidaymakers to purchase their travel insurance as soon as they book , also known as ‘ASAB’, to ensure they are covered from the outset. Cancellation […]
