Car insurance premiums have fallen by £217 on average over two years, with drivers now paying £593. However, over-80s only saw a £100 reduction, and younger drivers still face the highest bills.
Lloyds Bank appoints Fiamma Morton as Managing Director for SME banking, with £9.5bn in new finance for SMEs in 2026.
NatWest's Growth Tracker shows business activity rose in 10 of 12 UK regions in July, up from three in June, with easing cost pressures and improved confidence. London led with 55.3.
Tesco shoppers urged to check Clubcard app as £11m vouchers expire on September 1. Martin Lewis' MSE says triple value with Eating Out partners.
750,000 UK households face an average £170-a-month mortgage increase as cheap fixed-rate deals expire, according to the Bank of England and Moneyfacts.
Anker's 4-port USB-C charger is now on sale at Amazon, offering a 20% discount. The deal brings the price down to £23.99, down from £29.99, for a limited time.
New HMRC data shows 2.1 million over-65s will pay tax on savings income in 2026/27, a fourfold rise from 2022/23, with total liability reaching £3.34 billion.
NatWest has appointed Emily Pilkington as Head of Life Sciences, Healthcare and Planetary Health within its Venture Banking team, strengthening specialist support for innovative businesses across the UK.
Swansea-based Au Vodka is in advanced talks with US drinks giant Sazerac in a deal that could value the premium vodka brand at around £500m, based on future performance.
QVC's Tili Deluxe Discovery Beauty Edit, priced at £48, contains premium products worth over £148, earning a 4.8-star rating from shoppers who call it 'tremendous value'.
Mrs Hinch's 10/10 Garnier Vitamin C UV Glow SPF50 is now on sale at its lowest price in three months, offering sun protection and glow benefits.
Middle earners on £30,000 could lose up to £163,000 in retirement due to pension 'lifestyling' strategies, warns financial planner Murphy Wealth.
750,000 UK households face mortgage payment increases averaging £170 a month as cheap fixed-rate deals expire, adding £2,040 annually to bills.
Drivers over 70 face an average £482 car insurance charge, according to Confused.com, as costs rise despite overall premiums falling by £217 in two years.
NatWest's Thrive-backed Sisterhood Summer programme has supported 84 young female entrepreneurs in five years, with 18 pitching at Canva's London office.
Britain spent £1bn this year turning off wind farms and using gas plants. Octopus says bills could fall £114 with market reform.
New figures show Help to Buy generated £1.74bn for the Treasury, prompting experts to urge the government to reinstate the scheme as soon as possible, with a redesigned approach.
A common pension mistake in lifestyle funds could cost high-earners up to £400,000, with median earners losing £163,000, according to Murphy Wealth.
Fixed ISA rates have risen to 4.24% on average, giving savers a £138 boost over non-ISA accounts for higher-rate taxpayers, with product choice at record highs.
Halifax is cutting mortgage rates by up to 0.15% from Friday 14 August, with brokers calling it a 'very encouraging' sign for borrowers and expecting rivals to follow.
UK monthly GDP rose 0.3% in June 2026 after flat May, but experts caution one good month doesn't signal economic health, citing uneven sector performance.
Parents praise Decathlon's £10 school shoes for lasting longer than others, with one buying them yearly. The Lightweight Rip-Tab Shoes Soft 140 are now 33% off.
Next's Pink/Green Reversible Gingham Quilted Jacket at £65 earns 4.4 stars; shoppers say it 'goes with most outfits' and is 'absolutely perfect'.
HMRC has urged 700,000 people to claim tax refunds averaging £473, as P800 letters are sent to those who overpaid tax last year.
Leamington Spa is the happiest place in the Midlands, ranking 12th in the UK, while Walsall is fifth unhappiest, according to Rightmove.
Dunelm's Portloe Woven Gingham 100% Cotton Duvet Cover and Pillowcase Set, from £30, is reversible and available in eight colours, with shoppers praising its softness and style.
Rugby is the best West Midlands commuter town for affordable homes, according to Pepper Money, with average earnings of £41,000 and a favourable price-to-income ratio.
Birmingham City Council is auctioning six shop units in Harborne, with guide prices from £100,000 to £180,000, via Bond Wolfe on September 10.
Marvel Tokon: Fighting Souls on PS5 drops to £39.49 at Argos with TopCashback, saving £15.50. New members get a £15 bonus plus cashback.
Andy Burnham is urged to review the April 2027 ISA changes that cut cash ISA allowance to £12,000 for under-65s, with experts warning it may deter savers and highlighting tax-free benefits of stocks and shares ISAs.