Personal Finance News

8 Feb

Britain’s biggest concerns amid the cost of living crisis

Data from Hodge  reveals 80% of Brits are most concerned about the increase in energy prices, 72% are worried about everyday costs and 61% are struggling with rising inflation. Although concerns about the rising cost of living have eased slightly, it continues to impact over three quarters (76%) of people surveyed. From a regional perspective, top worriers […]

8 Feb

Is it cheaper to avoid toll roads?

A recent data analysis revealed the substantial financial contribution made by vans to toll roads in England. In 2022, they generated a daily estimated revenue of £339,488, resulting in an annual revenue of over £123 million. Van drivers, who make up 18% of road traffic, are spending more time exploring cost-efficient ways to manage their […]

7 Feb

Two-thirds of potential self builders do not know that they can borrow to buy land

According to research from Suffolk Building Society, over two-thirds (69%) of potential self builders do not know that some mortgage lenders will allow them to borrow to purchase land where planning permission has been granted. Correspondingly, concern over financing a project was the number one barrier for those interested in self build: other concerns were around […]

7 Feb

20% Dining Cashback with new Amex Gold limited time offer

American Express has launched a limited time dining Offer helping its Gold Cardmembers earn boosted cashback when they eat out. Over the next three months – 19 February to 19 May, 2024 – American Express Gold Cardmembers can earn 20% cashback, boosted from 10% in previous months, when spending at over 1,000 eligible restaurant locations […]

5 Feb

Airport parking: Flyers can save up to £70 using this simple trick

An extensive new study has revealed how driving a bit further and flying from an alternative airport nearby could help some flyers save cash on their parking. The biggest potential saving can be found in the capital, where nearly £70 can be cut by travelling from Heathrow rather than London City Airport. The research, conducted […]

1 Feb

Drivers told their ‘off-the-road’ cars could be worth a hidden fortune

Owners of off-the-road vehicles have been told that they could be sitting on a hidden fortune, as a new study has found that the UK’s SORN’d cars are worth a staggering £11.2 billion. The research, compiled by Carwow, has combined Department for Transport and internal valuation data to reveal the untapped resale potential of cars declared […]

30 Jan

Van drivers fork out millions on toll roads

New research has found that vans make over 30 million toll road crossings a year, contributing a substantial £123 million to toll revenues. Major roads like the M6 mainline and M25 Dartford Crossing are the top earners, each raking in over £30 million annually from van toll charges. The study, by Go.Compare Van Insurance, reviewed toll […]

25 Jan

I’m a money expert – here’s how you could save £5,000 by the end of the year

Andy Wood, a finance expert from Tax Natives has revealed his top tips that could save you up to £5,000 by the end of 2024.   The Envelope Challenge “Try the ‘Envelope Challenge’ for a simple saving technique. Label 100 envelopes with numbers from 1 to 100. Each week, randomly pick an envelope and save […]

24 Jan

The UK’s most expensive airports for parking

New research has revealed that London City Airport is the most expensive airport in the UK for parking. According to the figures, it costs an average of £213.14 for two weeks’ parking at the capital’s most central airport, making it the most expensive out of the country’s 19 busiest airports. [1] The research, compiled by MyVoucherCodes, reviewed […]