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Mortgage rates could be cheaper by Christmas - but experts warn borrowers against waiting for a big drop

Mortgage rates could fall by Christmas - but brokers warn borrowers of key mistake

Martin Lewis is giving mortgage advice on when to act before your deal ends

Martin Lewis is giving mortgage advice on when to act before your deal ends

Martin Lewis issues mortgage warning to anyone whose deal ends in the next year

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.

A rare 2009 Kew Gardens 50p coin has sold for £213.50 on eBay after drawing 18 bids, fetching more than 400 times its original face value.

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin sells for more than 400 times face value on eBay

Martin Lewis has explained changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders and people with certain health conditions could save a third on train fares.

Martin Lewis has explained changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders and people with certain health conditions could save a third on train fares.

Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money

Martin Lewis has explained changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders and people with certain health conditions could save a third on train fares.

Martin Lewis has explained changes to Disabled Persons Railcard eligibility, including how Blue Badge holders and people with certain health conditions could save a third on train fares.

Martin Lewis explains Blue Badge rule change that could save drivers money

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New scheme offers cashback in top York bars and independents - here's how to do it

Rare King Charles 50p sells for more than 200 times its face value

Kevin Hollinrake MP outside the Post Office in Bedale.

Kevin Hollinrake MP outside the Post Office in Bedale.

MP challenges cash access decisions in North Yorkshire

Winter Fuel Payments are expected to reach most eligible pensioners in November or December 2026. Find out when letters will arrive, who qualifies and how much you could get.

Winter Fuel Payments are expected to reach most eligible pensioners in November or December 2026. Find out when letters will arrive, who qualifies and how much you could get.

Winter Fuel Payment

When will Winter Fuel Payments arrive? Pensioners could get up to £300 this winter

Drying laundry with a dehumidifier and a fan made all the difference

Drying laundry with a dehumidifier and a fan made all the difference

I thought my dehumidifier had solved indoor laundry drying – then I added one thing

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

The Warm Home Discount Scheme is due to reopen in October, but eligibility depends on your benefits, electricity supplier and circumstances on a key date.

Department for Works and Pensions

Pensioners and DWP benefit claimants could get £150 off bills under scheme reopening

A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4% of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier to independence.

A new study has ranked UK council areas for Blue Badge parking challenges, after 87.4% of disabled badge holders said parking was a barrier to independence.

Blue Badge parking crisis - UK areas where disabled drivers face the biggest struggle

The 2008 20p coin fetched more than 224 times its original face value after a collector snapped it up on eBay

The 2008 20p coin fetched more than 224 times its original face value after a collector snapped it up on eBay

Check your change as rare Royal Mint 20p coin sells for 224 times face value

Winter Fuel Payment letters are arriving soon. Pensioners should check these rules, including the £35,000 income threshold for repayments.

Winter Fuel Payment letters are arriving soon. Pensioners should check these rules, including the £35,000 income threshold for repayments.

Winter Fuel Payment

Pensioners could miss out on £300 Winter Fuel Payment despite being the right age

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has warned 1.1 million sole traders and landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as HMRC has warned 1.1 million sole traders and landlords to prepare for Making Tax Digital, which becomes mandatory for those with turnover above £30,000 from April 2027.

HMRC warning to 1.1m people earning £30,000 as major tax change is just months away

Rylan delivers some of Amazon’s first Prime Day orders

Rylan delivers some of Amazon’s first Prime Day orders

Amazon Prime Day deals 2026 - best deals and what to avoid as prices drop

Official NHS guidance recommends turning radiators on once outside temperatures fall below 15°C to protect against seasonal illnesses.

Official NHS guidance recommends turning radiators on once outside temperatures fall below 15°C to protect against seasonal illnesses.

Expert reveals the exact date UK households should turn on their heating this month

20 million UK consumers could share in £1bn Google claim over 'hidden charges'

BT has agreed a rescue deal to save TalkTalk from administration, protecting telecoms services for 2.5 million customers and 900 employees.

BT has agreed a rescue deal to save TalkTalk from administration, protecting telecoms services for 2.5 million customers and 900 employees.

TalkTalk saved from administration by BT in major deal affecting 2.5m customers

The rarest £1 coins in UK change that sell for up to £60 online

People in England face a longer wait for a free bus pass as the State Pension age rises from 66 to 67.

People in England face a longer wait for a free bus pass as the State Pension age rises from 66 to 67.

Free bus pass warning as another State Pension age change means longer wait

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

Martin Lewis from Money Saving Expert

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Martin Lewis poll reveals most want triple lock scrapped to fund social care

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Andy Burnham announces VAT cut on energy bills 'from this Thursday' in keynote speech

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool.

Department for Works and Pensions

Andy Burnham announces plans to end pension triple lock to fund social care service

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Prime Minister Andy Burnham delivering his keynote speech during the Labour Party Conference at the ACC Liverpool. He has pledged that low-income pensioners will not be dragged into paying Income Tax during this Parliament as he sets out his national

Pensioners given major tax promise as Andy Burnham reveals new care plan

Evri customers are facing reported delivery disruptions around the UK

Evri customers are facing reported delivery disruptions around the UK

Evri delivery warning as parcel backlog reportedly stuck in shops 'for days'

Beans on toast has risen 33% in price over the past decade, according to Updraft research.

Beans on toast has risen 33% in price over the past decade, according to Updraft research.

Shoppers face price rise on baked beans on toast - which own brand tin is cheapest?

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham (left) with Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey as the state pension triple lock is facing renewed pressure ahead of the October Budget.

Department for Works and Pensions

What is the triple lock? The DWP state pension rule facing Budget pressure

Around 3.2 million pensioners are due HMRC refunds after a state pension tax calculation error.

Around 3.2 million pensioners are due HMRC refunds after a state pension tax calculation error.

Millions of pensioners could be owed money after HMRC mistake

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £152 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £152 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for 300 times its face value and how to spot it

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension withdrawals have soared by 70% in two years ahead of a major inheritance tax change due from April 2027

Pension warning as savers rush to access their money before death tax changes

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

Four million households without smart meters are urged to submit a meter reading before October 1 as energy prices rise and bills increase.

One simple task millions need to do before energy bills rise next week October 1

I’m always reaching for another blanket while my husband is throwing the duvet off. With energy bills rising, could a Lakeland dual-control heated underblanket finally keep us both comfortable?

I’m always reaching for another blanket while my husband is throwing the duvet off. With energy bills rising, could a Lakeland dual-control heated underblanket finally keep us both comfortable?

The cut-price Lakeland buy helping me stay warm without turning the heating on

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as thousands are backing a petition to cut the State Pension age to 65.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden as thousands are backing a petition to cut the State Pension age to 65.

Department for Works and Pensions

Thousands are backing this major change to take DWP State Pension age back to 65

A new analysis reveals where it's most expensive to use a public toilet in Britain, with one town charging £1 a visit and others asking just 10p.

A new analysis reveals where it's most expensive to use a public toilet in Britain, with one town charging £1 a visit and others asking just 10p.

£1 to spend a penny - the rising cost of Britain's pricey public toilets revealed

Lisa Riley has issued a warning to people about scams which can occur even on websites that look

Lisa Riley has issued a warning to people about scams which can occur even on websites that look

Emmerdale's Lisa Riley scammed 3 times as one mistake nearly cost her £9,600

Rare Royal Mint £1 coin sells for almost 100 times face value because it's wonky

Popular money-saving hack set to become illegal in the UK next week

Parents and grandparents typically wait until age five to open a savings account, potentially missing £3,794 in contributions

Parents and grandparents typically wait until age five to open a savings account, potentially missing £3,794 in contributions

Parents could miss out on £3,794 by waiting to start children's savings

There is a quick way to dry clothes using one household item.

There is a quick way to dry clothes using one household item.

Household expert reveals cheap way to dry clothes without using a tumble dryer

Would you like to own this rare ring?

Would you like to own this rare ring?

Check your jewellery box as rare diamond ring could sell for £2 million at auction

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the government is urging people to see if they could be eligible for a payment - HMRC says 827,000 matured Child Trust Funds remain unclaimed

Prime Minister Andy Burnham as the government is urging people to see if they could be eligible for a payment - HMRC says 827,000 matured Child Trust Funds remain unclaimed

Thousands could be sitting on £2,310 without even realising it, says HMRC

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden (left) and Welsh Secretary Stephen Kinnock, leave following a Cabinet meeting at 10 Downing Street. A petition is calling for the State Pension age to be lowered to help free up jobs for young adults.

The DWP State Pension age change being proposed to help young adults get jobs

Just 10,339 of the 48,000 eligible have so far claimed their repayments

Just 10,339 of the 48,000 eligible have so far claimed their repayments

Thousands owed share of £5m payout to victims accused of fare dodging

Holidaymakers helped push Air Passenger Duty to a record high, with HMRC collecting £2bn in the first five months of 2026/27.

Holidaymakers helped push Air Passenger Duty to a record high, with HMRC collecting £2bn in the first five months of 2026/27.

The little-known holiday tax that has just hit a record high for UK holidaymakers

A new report says households could cut bills by using power when it is cheapest.

A new report says households could cut bills by using power when it is cheapest.

Britain sometimes has so much 'free' electricity it pays wind farms to switch off

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error.

The 20p piece is a “mule” coin dating from 2008 and was minted without a date on the coin due to an error.

Rare Royal Mint 20p coin selling for more than 250 times its face value

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey flanked by members of the cabinet. If a petition reaches 100,000 signatures, it is considered for a debate in the house of commons.

Chancellor of the Exchequer John Healey flanked by members of the cabinet. If a petition reaches 100,000 signatures, it is considered for a debate in the house of commons.

Taxpayers have days left to back £18,000 HMRC tax-free personal allowance call

Energy bill help could change as campaigners target £150 Warm Home Discount

Energy bill help could change as campaigners target £150 Warm Home Discount

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Campaigners demand bigger Warm Home Discount as households face winter squeeze

Only four fixed energy deals currently beat the October price cap, with the cheapest tariffs just 2% lower.

Only four fixed energy deals currently beat the October price cap, with the cheapest tariffs just 2% lower.

Cheaper energy deals are vanishing as wholesale prices surge and bills tipped to rise

M&S is giving away 920,000 free birthday treats

M&S is giving away 920,000 free birthday treats

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M&S shoppers could miss out on a free birthday treat for one simple reason

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £160 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

The rare Royal Mint 50p coin has sold for £160 on eBay, and there are thousands more out there that could be worth a small fortune

Rare Royal Mint 50p coin selling for more than 300 times its face value

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

DWP Secretary Pat McFadden as pensioners are calling for a £14,500 State Pension after a petition passed 23,000 signatures.

Department for Work and Pensions

Pensioners hoping for £14,500 State Pension get major DWP response

This supermarket in York offers the cheapest petrol prices.

This supermarket in York offers the cheapest petrol prices.

The cheapest supermarkets in and around York to get petrol from